K-12 Education
IT solutions worthy of the honor roll.
Overview
Smart Solutions for Schools
Whether it’s keeping up with digital learning or rolling with whatever curveballs come your way, we help schools stay ahead. The moment you connect with FirstLight, you’ll notice the difference: lightning-fast, low-latency internet with direct access to the content your classrooms really need. Plus, our low-latency, scalable network has enough redundancy to keep things running smoothly – even when the unexpected shows up (we’re looking at you, surprise snow days and system crashes).
E-Rate
FirstLight is ready to help you make the most of your E-Rate funding. With
extensive experience navigating the complexities of the E-Rate program, FirstLight
helps schools streamline the application process and ensure compliance with program requirements. Our portfolio includes high-speed Internet access, managed services, and network infrastructure – all designed to enhance learning environments while meeting E-Rate guidelines.
Over 1400 Schools & Higher Education Institutions trust FirstLight with their connectivity and IT needs.
Collaboration and Meetings
In today’s classroom - whether it's in person, online, or somewhere in between - ace collaboration tools are just as important as a sharp pencil. Great teaching needs more than Wi-Fi and witty Zoom backgrounds; it needs real-time voice, video, and messaging that make the grade. As a Cisco Premier Partner, we help schools set up, manage, and fine-tune top-tier Cisco solutions, so your team can focus on learning - not tech troubleshooting.
Security
Don’t let ransomware or malware throw your school off course. Our cloudbased backup solutions keep your data safe and sound - even if an attack sneaks through. And if bugs or bots do cause trouble, our disaster recovery services help get your systems back up and running fast - so class stays in session, not in crisis mode.
Content Filtering
Botnets, explicit content, hate speech, spyware… some things have no place in a K–12 environment - virtual or otherwise. That’s where our CIPA-compliant FilteredNet comes in. Designed specifically for schools, it acts like a digital hall monitor, filtering out harmful or inappropriate content while making sure age-appropriate educational material gets through without a hitch. Safe, secure, and built for the classroom.
Resources to help you protect your company
Manchester School District Case Study
Zerto-Powered Disaster Recovery
Veeam-powered Disaster Recovery
Cloud Backup for Microsoft 365
