The Lightspeed Blog

Learn about upcoming events, K-12 edtech insights, back-to-school tips, student mental health resources, software implementation and utilization, and more, from the experts at Lightspeed on the Lightspeed Systems® blog.
Two parents helping their child with schoolwork

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…

Read More

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.

Read More
a depiction of cybersecurity, a mans hand leaning out to touch a shielded checkmark made from tech

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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…

Read More

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

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

Read More
the number 10 in wooden blocks

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.

Read More
A young girl holding and looking at her phone as social media reactions spill forth from it.

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.

Read More
A banner depicting the teal and purple Suicide Prevention Awareness ribbon and explaining that September is SPAM

September: A Time for Compassion and Connection During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

As the new school year settles in, many students are reconnecting with friends, getting to know their teachers, and starting to get the hang of new subjects and lessons.

Read More