Q&A: District Leader S. Scott James Shares How Instructional Audio Impacts Staff and Students at Wyoming’s ACSD #1

S. Scott James shares how instructional audio is benefitting students and staff at Albany County School District #1 Q: When did you first realize the need for instructional audio? A: I was first introduced to instructional audio in the early 2000s, when I was working as principal at Wheatland High School. It became even more […]

How Instructional Audio Can Help Overcome Listening Challenges

In-person, hybrid, remote…what’s your instructional setting? In this app brief, we explore various classroom scenarios and ways instructional audio can ensure teachers and students can hear each other.

Q&A: Speech-Language Pathologist Normajean Mehrman Reflects on 17+ Years of Instructional Audio Success

Ahead of her retirement in November 2021, Normajean Mehrman met with Lightspeed to discuss her experience with instructional audio during her time as a speech-language pathologist at Hampton Bays Public Schools. Q: When did you recognize the need for instructional audio—and what drew you to Lightspeed?  A: When one of our students was diagnosed with Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) in 2004, we recognized […]

Supporting Literacy Through Clearer, Amplified Sound

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Addressing unfinished learning with instructional audio

As districts continue to grapple with interrupted and unfinished learning, instructional audio can help teachers reengage students returning to in-person learning.

Supporting Literacy Through Clearer, Amplified Sound

In California’s Simi Valley, Lightspeed’s classroom amplification system supports literacy by giving students “full range” of auditory sounds.

Portland Nonprofit Works for Education Equity

Lightspeed is committed to supporting organizations focused on making a positive impact in education. In this video interview, we learn more about Stand For Children and their mission to ensure all students receive a high-quality and relevant education.

Back-to-School 2021: An update on pandemic relief funding

Get an overview of each federal funding act, see obligation deadlines, and related guidance.

Q&A: VP of Product Development Shaun Fagan Introduces the Instructional Audio Solutions platform

In this Q&A interview, VP of Product Development Shaun Fagan discusses the enhancements you can expect to see with our new Instructional Audio Solutions platform and provides an insider look into the launch journey.

Educator Spotlight: Kristin Ortiz

Meet Kristin Ortiz, a second-grade teacher at Dora L. Small Elementary School in South Portland, Maine.