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¿Está todo el mundo demasiado preocupado por el tiempo frente a la pantalla?

Son apenas dos palabras que, sin embargo, dan lugar a debates en reuniones de consejos escolares, foros de padres y conferencias sobre educación en todo el país. La preocupación es comprensible: padres, educadores y legisladores quieren lo mejor para los estudiantes. Pero, como ocurre con la mayoría de los temas polémicos, la conversación sobre el tiempo frente a las pantallas en las escuelas suele carecer de matices.

Resumen del seminario web: Hoja de ruta de Lightspeed Classroom 2025: novedades, novedades y respuestas a sus preguntas

Ayer, el equipo de productos organizó un interesante seminario web para compartir las últimas actualizaciones, las próximas funciones y los planes futuros para Lightspeed Classroom. La sesión, dirigida por Charlotte Lescroart, directora de cuentas estratégicas, y Mike Ruby, director de gestión de productos para Classroom, brindó información valiosa sobre cómo Lightspeed está abordando los desafíos del aprendizaje digital y empoderando a los educadores con herramientas innovadoras.

Gran debate: Enviar dispositivos a casa: ¿es esencial para la conectividad o una causa de problemas?

Mientras las escuelas buscan cerrar la brecha digital, muchos distritos se enfrentan a una pregunta difícil: ¿deberían los estudiantes llevarse a casa los dispositivos proporcionados por la escuela o es más seguro y rentable dejarlos en la escuela? A continuación, se explica por qué es importante esta decisión y qué deben considerar las escuelas antes de tomarla.

5 Key Reports Your Superintendent Wants

Superintendents carry the vital responsibility of setting the vision and strategic direction for their entire school district. From overseeing academic performance to ensuring financial accountability and efficiency, data is central to making informed decisions that positively impact students and staff.

Moving Beyond Reactive Student Safety to Proactive Early Detection & Intervention

Traditional security measures—such as metal detectors, surveillance cameras, fences, and door locks—serve as essential components of school safety protocols. However, these measures often act as reactive solutions, addressing threats only after they have materialized.

Proactive School Safety: How SROs and K-12 Safety Professionals Can Collaborate for a Safer, Healthier Campus

School safety demands more than just emergency drills and secure entries. From preventing potential threats to nurturing mental well-being, School Resource Officers (SROs) and other K-12 safety professionals play a critical role in creating a holistic environment where students can thrive.

A New Chapter in Proactive Student Safety: Lightspeed Systems + STOPit Solutions

We’re not just merging companies. We’re merging missions. And we’re just getting started. Learn more about how Lightspeed Alert + STOPit can help enhance safety at your school.

Rethinking Digital Learning Management: The Role of Interoperability

The key to success isn’t just adopting new tools – it’s ensuring those tools work together seamlessly to enhance visibility and control of your online ecosystem. Lightspeed Systems is designed to meet these needs, offering a unified platform that brings together filtering, classroom management, analytics, device monitoring, and student safety solutions.

Great Debate: YouTube in Schools — Block or Allow?

For school leaders, the debate around whether to block or allow YouTube is heated. Should districts block the platform entirely or embrace its educational potential while setting limits?

The #1 Way to Reduce K-12 IT Support Tickets

Lightspeed Signal is the first solution designed specifically to deliver the comprehensive IT visibility districts need by consolidating device, app, and internet health data into a single platform.

Exciting 2025 Product Updates from Lightspeed Systems

Missed our inaugural Product Roadmap webinar? No worries! From innovative new features to upcoming product enhancements, we covered everything you need to know.

Why Middle School is the Peak of Screen Time — and What Schools Can Do About It

Screen time peaks during middle school for valid reasons, but this doesn’t mean it should go unmanaged. By analyzing trends, implementing limits, and promoting intentional digital use, schools can ensure that middle schoolers stay focused and healthy, rather than overwhelmed by the negative effects of screen time.

Why Do Districts Love Lightspeed Systems Data?

Known for its innovative solutions tailored for K-12 education, Lightspeed Systems empowers districts with actionable data that enhances learning, ensures safety, and optimizes resources. Why do districts across the world love it? Because data is at the heart of what we do.

How to Simplify App Approvals & Public List Management

With thousands of educational apps available and in use in your district, visibility of which are in use and managing which are approved for classroom use is a critical responsibility – and…

Breaking Down K-12 Screen Time: What Every Parent and School Leader Should Know

Parents and educators alike are worried about the amount of time students spend glued to screens; our latest data shows that the average K-12 student spends 98 minutes a day on school-issued devices in class and 117 minutes total when factoring in after-school use.

How a Free App Audit Can Help Schools Manage Privacy, Security, and Compliance

With hundreds of apps in use across a district, IT teams need a way to ensure these tools are safe, compliant, and aligned with educational goals. A free App Audit can help by providing a clear picture of app usage, identifying compliance risks, and supporting better decision-making for IT leaders.

Texas SB 1893 Updates: Navigating Compliance as the Banned Apps List Grows

TikTok may be back – but not on Texas school devices. With SB 1893 compliance remaining a priority, Texas districts must ensure that prohibited applications, including TikTok, stay off school networks. As the list of banned apps continues to grow, ongoing monitoring is essential to maintain compliance and prevent security risks.

3 Steps to Building a Culture of Student Data Privacy in Your School District

A strong data privacy culture goes beyond compliance – it helps safeguard student information and builds trust with educators and families. Here’s how districts can integrate privacy best practices into daily operations.

A Focus on Focus: Technology, Education, and Student Success

Technology in education is here to stay—and it should be. The digital skills students gain today are critical for success in college, careers, and life. But as we’ve seen from our work with schools, the key is striking the right balance between the benefits and challenges of technology.

Introducing Lightspeed Signal: Smarter IT Management for Schools

Lightspeed Signal equips K-12 IT teams with integrated insights to proactively minimize classroom disruptions, streamline inventory management, and support districtwide initiatives.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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,…

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