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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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.

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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…