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

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Technology plays a vital role in education, giving students access to digital resources, enhancing instruction, and streamlining school operations. But as schools adopt more edtech tools, managing privacy, security, and compliance across all applications becomes increasingly complex. 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.

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

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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. Lightspeed Insight helps IT teams quickly identify and block prohibited applications without the burden of manual tracking by continuously monitoring and flagging banned

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

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This Data Privacy Week , we highlight the importance of fostering a strong culture of student data privacy across your district. As school districts expand their use of digital learning tools, ensuring compliance with federal and state-specific privacy laws is more important than ever. A strong data privacy culture goes beyond compliance it helps safeguard student information and builds trust with educators and families.

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

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Technology in education is here to stayand it sho uld be. The digital skills students gain today are critical for success in college, careers, and life. But as weve seen from our work with schools, the key is striking the right balance between the benefits and challenges of techn ology. Technology Challenges: Distractions and Oversaturation One of the biggest hurdles schools face is managing the distractions technology can bring.

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Introducing Lightspeed Signal: Smarter IT Management for Schools

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School districts face unprecedented challenges in managing their technology infrastructure. From app outages disrupting lessons to uncertainty about device usage and internet performance, IT teams are overwhelmed by reactive troubleshooting and a lack of unified tools. The rapid increase in technology adoption in recent years has only amplified these pressures, further straining already limited resources.

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A New President and the Future of K-12 Education: Top 5 Predictions and Action Plans for 2025

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A new president often brings changes and uncertainty, especially in education. District leaders must be proactive in addressing the challenges that lie ahead.

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Tech Resolutions: Helping Students Thrive with Healthy Screen Time Practices

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Lightspeed aids in efforts of decreasing screen time in youth with monitoring, optimizing, and managing use of devices as fit in and out of school