Lightspeed has launched a new product

Downers Grove IL

28 April, 2021

11:46 AM

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The majority of American parents are worried about their child's mental health more than ever, according to new research. The study asked 2,000 American parents of school-aged children (approximately 1,800 of which are currently learning remotely in some form) how their child is coping with the pandemic overall. An overwhelming 93% of parents shared they have concerns about their child's mental health as the pandemic continues, and 71% of these respondents are more concerned than ever before. Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Lightspeed Systems, the leading K-12 online safety and effectiveness solutions provider, the survey found over half (56%) of these respondents also believe their child is showing signs of depression. At a time when kids are extremely stressed out and many parents are concerned that their child has depression, it's critical for schools and districts to have a solution in place that monitors for clues on concerning behavior. That's one of the reasons why Lightspeed launched a new product called Lightspeed Alert™, a new threat detection solution for self-harm, bullying, and school violence, helping to provide schools and districts with early warning detection to prevent incidents and promote student safety. "With student mental health at a new low, and the ongoing societal challenge of mass shootings, we need to move the conversation from preparation and response to violent incidents to mitigation and prevention of those incidents," shares Eileen Shihadeh, CMO at Lightspeed Systems. Shihadeh says that Lightspeed Alert would do just that. The product, which will be used by schools who purchase the software, leverages smart AI to actively scan and alert on concerning student behavior anywhere students engage online. Real-time alerts and safety dashboards equip district and school staff with the visibility and tools to respond to threats and manage cases. For an extra layer of protection, Lightspeed Alert provides 24/7/365 human review by highly trained safety specialists who conduct a threat assessment of flagged behavior and escalate imminent threats via a live phone call to school district personnel or law enforcement. Shihadeh encourages parents to call their child's school to see if their school-issued computer is protected on their home's personal Wi-Fi and whether that device still has the necessary monitoring solutions and web filters they have on school Wi-Fi. Lightspeed Systems is a proven partner for schools, serving over 30 million students in 38 countries and 30,000 schools globally. To learn more, visit www.lightspeedsystems.com