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A New President and the Future of K-12 Education: Top 5 Predictions and Action Plans for 2025

A new president often brings changes and uncertainty, especially in education. District leaders must be proactive in addressing the challenges that lie ahead.

Tech Resolutions: Helping Students Thrive with Healthy Screen Time Practices

Technology has become an integral part of K-12 education, offering students unprecedented access to learning tools and resources.

Education Regulations and Compliance Trends for K-12 Schools

2024 saw a surge in state regulations impacting K-12 education, particularly around student data privacy, parental rights, accessibility, and the rise of AI in schools.

Implementing Zero Trust Cybersecurity in K-12: A Proactive Approach to Digital Safety

In today’s increasingly complex digital landscape, traditional cybersecurity models are no longer sufficient to protect K-12 schools.

Increasing School Safety in 2025: Why STOPit Leads the Way

When it comes to school safety technology, administrators are confronted with an increasingly wide array of options. From physical surveillance tools like CCTV cameras to basic reporting solutio...

Building Resilient School Communities

Over the last several years, the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) have become an exemplary model for transformation in public education. Serving a diverse student body of over 21,000 y...

2024 Year in Review: Empowering Schools with Lightspeed Systems

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re reflecting on a transformative year for Lightspeed Systems and the schools we serve.

Transforming Your Classroom Through Restorative Practices

If you're an educator, think back to your early days of teaching. You’ve probably experienced this familiar cycle; a student misbehaves, gets detention, returns to class, and often repeats the s...

Lightspeed Alert™ + CPOMS: Strengthening and Simplifying Safety Together

In today’s digital age, ensuring the safety and well-being of students is more critical than ever.

How Lightspeed Alert Helped Schools Respond to Crisis in 2024

This year, Lightspeed Alert helped schools nationwide take action when it mattered most.

4 Powerful Ways to Enhance School Security

In our previous article, "6 Proven Ways to Enhance School Safety," we explored a comprehensive framework for creating safer school environments. From conducting thorough risk assessments to buil...

The Hidden Dangers of Unknown URLs: Protecting K-12 Schools from Cyber Threats

There are an estimated 252,000 new websites created daily, and not all of them are safe.

6 Proven Ways to Enhance School Safety

Let's face it… when it comes to school safety, there's no shortage of headlines that can keep us up at night. Rather than getting caught up in the news cycle, we need more thoughtful, evidence-b...

What’s so Smart About SmartAgents?

SmartAgents power Lightspeed Filter’s multi-OS capabilities.

Celebrating American Education Week

American Education Week is a time to celebrate the dedicated individuals who contribute to the growth and development of our students—teachers, administrators, support staff, and, of course,…

Holistic Mental Wellness: Revolutionizing K-12 Education Support Systems

As we have discussed in recent articles, handling the all-too-common mental health crisis in our schools can feel like an uphill battle for many educators and faculty... Unfortunately, schools h...

Navigating Encrypted Client Hello and DNS over HTTPS in School Filtering

As schools strive to create safe digital environments, new privacy technologies like Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) and DNS over HTTPS (DoH) pose challenges for traditional content filtering methods.

SB 1893 Compliance with Lightspeed Systems: A Guide for Texas IT Admins

Texas Senate Bill 1893 has placed schools at the forefront of a movement toward heightened digital security.

Celebrating National Parent Involvement Day: Strengthening Collaboration with Lightspeed Systems

National Parent Involvement Day is a great time to remember how crucial it is for schools and families to work together to support student success.

UK Department for Education Updates Filtering and Monitoring Standards

As schools and colleges increasingly rely on digital resources, keeping students safe online has never been more crucial.

Enhance Collaborative Instruction with Lightspeed’s New “Teaching Team” Feature

Teachers have a lot on their plates, from creating engaging lessons, managing behavior, and handling administrative tasks.

The Importance of Safeguarding Technology in Preventing Online Bullying

Educators are navigating a rapidly evolving digital landscape where students are more connected than ever.

Lessons in EdTech Decision-Making and Data Privacy with Northside ISD

Northside Independent School District (NISD) in San Antonio, Texas, one of the largest districts in the state, has developed a robust strategy for app review and approval to maximize the…

Tik Tok … The Countdown to Texas SB 1893 Compliance is On!

What: Senate Bill 1893, Chapter 620

Walking Toward Hope: Lightspeed’s Commitment to Student Suicide Prevention and Safety

Lightspeed Systems has been a proud sponsor of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Walk in Austin, TX, for years. For us, this mission is personal.

The Intricate Web of Bullying, Suicide, and Violence Among Students

In 2019, a shocking statistic emerged: suicide became the second leading cause of death for individuals aged 10 to 24 in the United States. If we were to isolate and address this issue by itself...

Data Privacy: Key Features for Safeguarding Student Data

Educational institutions store vast amounts of sensitive student data making them a frequent target for cyberattacks.

Using Title IV Funds for Lightspeed Systems

Title IV of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is composed of two large block grant programs, as well as discretionary grant and assistance programs, designed to support the comprehensive needs of…

Understanding Cyberbullying in Schools and How Lightspeed Alert Can Help

In today’s digital age, social media has become a standard way for students to communicate and connect. However, this increased connectivity has also led to a troubling rise in cyberbullying. W...

Critical Issues to Address in Our Emergency Response Systems

In light of recent tragic news, including the heartbreaking incident at Apalachee High School, the educational community is grappling with urgent questions about the effectiveness of emergency r...

Acer Trust: Enhancing Digital Safety and Management

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