Female students in certain math classes at Lincoln High and Lincoln North Star high schools had a chance to watch the movie, ‘Hidden Figures.’ We interviewed four students and one principal about the impact the movie has had on them. #57

Who could be more inspirational that students and teachers … in their own words? Listen in to this rebroadcast of excerpts from the 2016 Thank You Teacher honorees. Then consider nominating your favorite teacher – http://www.lps.org/apps/teacher_recognition_day/index.html. #56

Grace Larsen has gotten used to it at Lincoln Southeast High School, Rachael Wagner adjusted to it in college, and Kara Hinrichs hasn’t let it bother her in her career. What is it? They are three females in what might be considered the male-dominated field of engineering. That was the topic of discussion at recent school lunches at Southeast. Women in Engineering: what are the hurdles, if any? What are the opportunities? There are many. And are there females? Yes, yes there are. #55

If you want to feel better about future discourse regarding constitutional and governmental issues, check out We The People. Students from five high schools in Lincoln Public Schools competed in the half-day challenge. We have sound from the actual competition, plus interviews with three students. #54

What does it take to be ready for the rally, march, speeches and performances for the 2017 MLK Jr. Youth Rally? And what do students want to happen after the event? Two students with insight to both topics in preparation for the MLK Youth Rally, set for January 16, 2017.

We’re backstage this week. As part of an annual LPS event, a different elementary school goes backstage with the ballet right inside their own school. The Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company teaches students about the intricacies that you will learn about from the Everett Elementary School music teacher and three students, and a member of the ballet team. #52

In the second part of a two-part series with Supt. Steve Joel, we learn more about his leadership strategy, planning for the future of LPS, hiring great talent, and what he has learned from his grandchildren. #51

To kick-off season #2 of the LPS Podcast, Supt. Steve Joel joins us for a two-part series. In this episode, we talk technology, physical activity, mental health, snow days and much more. #50

Board of Education members Don Mayhew and Connie Duncan report from China while on a trip to learn about education similarities and differences between the United States and China. Listen in to learn more about their experiences and insight. #49

Sometimes an educator doesn’t know the full impact they had on a student. Recent graduate Ashley Pales made sure a teacher and counselor at Lincoln Southwest High School were well aware of their impact on her success by nominating them for a Yale Educator Award. They both won, with ‘they’ being guidance counselor Colleen Finkhouse and science teacher Jason Thomsen. Hear from the educators – and from Ashley herself as she reads her nomination letters. #48