Teaching Digital Citizenship: Preparing Students for a World Without Lightspeed

In today’s classrooms, tools like cell phone bans, web filters, monitoring software, and parent apps serve as vital guardrails, keeping students safe, focused, and on track.

Rogue Apps: Cybersecurity Threats in K-12 Schools

In today’s digital age, students and teachers use a staggering number of apps daily, with the average K-12 district having 2,055 apps in use and the average student accessing 72 different apps for…

The Importance of Anti-bullying Initiatives in Schools

Bullying remains a serious concern in our schools, deeply impacting students’ well-being, social interactions, and academic performance.

Navigating Ohio SB 29 with Lightspeed Systems: Ensuring Compliance and Protecting Student Privacy

Ohio Senate Bill 29 introduces new rules that reshape how school districts and their technology providers handle student data.

Strategies for Effective Bullying Prevention

For participating schools across the nation, October is widely recognized as National Bullying Prevention Month. This month provides a crucial opportunity for faculty to take decisive action aga…

Bullying Prevention, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship — Oh My!

October is a pivotal month for education, with three important themes taking center stage: Bullying Prevention, Cybersecurity, and Digital Citizenship.

Strengthening K-12 Cybersecurity with Lightspeed Solutions

As technology continues to transform education, it offers remarkable opportunities for personalized learning and enhanced accessibility. However, these advancements also introduce new risks.

Rethinking School Safety: Prevention Beyond Locks and Cameras

When we think of school safety, measures like metal detectors, reinforced doors, panic buttons, and lockdown drills often come to mind.

Breaking the Stigma: Making it Easier to Ask for Help

In our society, seeking outside help is unfortunately often stigmatized. Fears of rejection, vulnerability, and burdening others continually discourage many people—especially students—from reach…

Great Debates | Cell Phones in Schools: Empower Learning or Enforce Limits?

The presence of cell phones in schools has ignited one of the most enduring debates in modern education. Educators, parents, and students often find themselves split between the benefits and th…