Hāpara student safety
Protect learners with a web filter built for K-12
Hāpara allows you to customize your student safety solution by choosing a web filter that meets the needs of your school or district.
Which web filter is right for your school or district?
Our student safety solution options
Protect learners with an AI web filter
This web filter’s powerful AI continuously analyzes content in real time, blurring what’s inappropriate or harmful.
Stay CIPA-compliant with a DNS web filter
The DNS web filter blocks categorized content and meets CIPA compliance requirements.
School technology leaders love our student safety solution
"The web filter is keeping our kids safe and helping to protect the fidelity of their education when working online."
Educational Technology Specialist, The Briarwood School
“The filter is a lifesaver for us."
Jean O’Brien
Technology Integration Specialist, Tarrytown Schools
Safeguard learners on devices
Anytime learners are on devices at school, they need parameters in place to navigate the internet safely. The AI web filter and DNS filter protect learners from accessing harmful or inappropriate content.
Keep learners away from distractions
Students need support staying away from distracting websites. Both web filter options allow you to block content such as games and social media without restricting learning content.
Ensure CIPA compliance
It’s essential to have a web filter in place so that your school or district meets the requirements of the Child’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and E-rate funding. Both web filters we offer are CIPA-compliant.
Quick and easy implementation
Whether you choose the AI web filter or the DNS filter, our Implementation Team will get you up and running within minutes.
K-12 web filter FAQ
Why do we need an education web filter?
If a school receives E-rate program discounts, the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires that schools implement a web filter.
How does a K-12 AI web filter work?
A web filter with true artificial intelligence understands context and restricts content in real time. The AI web filter we offer is the only K-12 web filter on the market that uses true AI.
How does a K-12 DNS filter work?
A DNS web filter analyzes and categorizes online content in real time. When a learner tries to access an inappropriate website, the DNS filter blocks the site.
Does web filtering for schools support learning?
Web filtering allows students to focus on their learning and stay safe as they navigate the internet for class activities. Schools and districts who choose Hāpara can select between two web filters based on the learning needs of their students.
Does Chromebook web filtering work on other devices?
Both web filter options that Hāpara offers work not only on Chromebooks but across student devices and operating systems.
Do school internet filters offer mental wellness alerts?
Hāpara offers two student wellness options that your school or district can choose to meet the needs of your learners and team. Learn more.
A better way to manage the digital classroom
We’re ready to show you how Hāpara delivers:
Focused and safe learning
Quick implementation and easy management
Professional learning and training to fit your needs
Access to a world-class support team
