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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...

Lightspeed’s Compliance Plan for Ohio SB 29: Your Questions Answered

With the new Ohio Senate Bill 29 (SB 29) compliance requirements going into effect soon, many of our customers have questions about how Lightspeed Systems products like Lightspeed Classroom Man...

Lightspeed Filter – The First Line of Defense in K-12 Cybersecurity

In today’s education landscape, where technology is integral to learning, safeguarding students and staff from cybersecurity threats is essential.

Bullying Prevention: A Q&A Session with UGLI Foundation

In honor of Bullying Prevention Month, we’re thrilled to sit down with two leaders whose organizations are making a real difference in the lives of students.

Strategies for School Lockdown Drills

In recent decades, lockdown drills have become a crucial component of emergency preparedness plans in educational institutions. While school shootings remain statistically rare, the perception o...

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...

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.

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.

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...

Shedding Light on Student Suicide Trends: Data Analyzed from Lightspeed Alert

Suicide remains one of the greatest threats to student safety, and at Lightspeed Systems, we take this issue very seriously.

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...

Navigating Tough Conversations About Suicide

Data indicates that suicide is a leading cause of death among adolescents – with many students facing risk factors such as bullying, social isolation, and untreated mental health conditions. In...

Empowering Parents in K-12 EdTech: Why Collaboration is Key

As technology continues to weave its way into our classrooms, parents are understandably worried about how much time their kids are spending on screens, the kind of content they’re accessing,…

Optimizing Your EdTech Resources in a Post-ESSER World with Lightspeed Digital Insight

K-12 schools have relied on distributions from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund to pay for staffing, programming, and much-needed technologies.

FCC’s Filing Window for $200 Million Cybersecurity Pilot Program is Now Open

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced the application filing window for its Cybersecurity Pilot Program will open on September 17, 2024 and close November 1, 2024.

The Kids Are Crying for Help

It’s mental health awareness week – a time to destigmatize mental health issues and prioritize mental health awareness and outreach.

Best Practices for Blocking Risky Apps with Lightspeed’s Latest Integration

We’re excited to announce a powerful new integration that enhances your district’s compliance and security: Automatically block apps from Lightspeed Filter that were marked “Not…

Strategies for Fostering Connectedness in the Classroom

Recent studies have revealed a troubling trend: approximately half of high school students don't feel connected with their peers, teachers, and staff. Over forty percent reported a decrease in t...

Top 5 Teacher Features for Back-to-School with Lightspeed Classroom Management™

Summer is now officially over, and it is game on for teachers!

Top 10 Reasons Districts Choose Lightspeed Systems

At Lightspeed Systems, we’ve been helping K-12 communities provide safe, secure, and equitable education for over 25 years.

Great Debates | Social Media in Schools: Ban or Embrace?

School districts across the country are back to school with new policies in place to limit distractions and minimize the negative mental health impacts of too much technology. Two things on man...

Addressing Youth Suicide In Your Community

As we enter September, we are reminded that this is National Suicide Prevention Month. This annual moment calls us to acknowledge the silent struggle that touches countless young lives across al...

Acer Trust: Enhancing Digital Safety and Management

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