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K–12 Cybersecurity: Solutions for Improving Your Security Posture with the AWS K12 Cyber Grant

On August 7, Amazon Web Services joined the White House, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Education, and other leaders in government, industry, and the education community to improve the cybersecurity resilience of K–12 education communities. As part of the White House Back to School Safely Cybersecurity Summit, AWS committed $20 million for a K12 Cyber Grant Program to help schools implement cloud-based cybersecurity solutions.


Leveraging AI/ML in K-12

The rapid rise of large language models and generative AI has fueled uncertainty about how artificial intelligence and machine learning will impact education. Rather than see AI/ML as a threat, K-12 leaders and educators should focus on how the fast-changing technology can improve educational experiences.


A Charter School Gets E-Learning Up To Speed with a Modern WiFi Solution

The Academy of Hope had been struggling with its technology infrastructure, particularly its wireless connectivity, for several years due to budget constraints and a lack of highly skilled IT resources. The school obtained federal E-Rate funding for an upgrade and found a partner to provide a much needed modern WiFi solution.


Confronting the New Reality of Today’s Student Mental Health Crisis

Contending with the student mental health crisis is a collaborative effort in today’s school districts. Everyone plays an important part, but it can also be difficult to get all of the well-intentioned pieces moving in the same direction.


How Hays CISD Empowers Staff to Support Student Safety, Wellness, & Engagement

Hays Consolidated Independent School District’s safety, IT, and classroom leaders joined Lightspeed for the next webinar in the Powered by Lightspeed Series.


7 Strategies for Improving Student Safety with Technology

School districts across the nation are facing an uphill battle when it comes to providing adequate mental health and safety support to their students. The Great Resignation has left school safety teams short-staffed and overwhelmed—a dangerous combination as school violence is on the rise and student mental health is on the decline.


Hoover City School District Finds Students in Need of Support with the Help of AI Safety Technology

Coming out of the pandemic, Hoover City School District’s Chief Technology Officer knew that they needed a new technology solution to identify students in crisis via their online behavior. They required a technology provider that would be a true partner and provide a team to work alongside district and school leaders to identify students in need of help.


How Fayette County Public Schools Effectively Manages it's Edtech Ecosystem—In and Outside of the Classroom

In addition to increased student engagement and learning opportunities, Fayette County Public Schools sought to foster student responsibility and independence and bridge summer learning gaps through supplemental educational programs. However, Fayette County knew that ensuring student data privacy on the school-issued devices was going to be a challenge.