Today we feature Schoo Middle School 7th grade social studies teacher, Cody Thatcher. He shares with Mindy his love for teaching and some of the great learning experiences he had growing up in Lincoln Public Schools. We also feature some of the fun songs he’s created to help students learn!

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Today we feature the African-American Read-In, an event coordinated by the Youth Development Team and Lincoln City Libraries, which happened earlier this month at the LPS District Office. Enjoy readings by North Star receptionist Linda Anderson, North Star Sophomore Marshawna Kapke and LPS Student Advocate Bill Bryant.

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Last week, the LPS Superintendent Spotlight previewed the external accreditation team visit report for this week’s board meeting and discussed how LPS is a nationally recognized leader in education. Dr. Joel also answers a student question about what he does first thing when he gets to work.

Today we feature this week’s LPS LIVE Board Preview during which Dr. Steve Joel interviews Director of Continuous Improvement and Professional Learning, Sarah Salem about our recent External Accreditation.

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This week, Mindy and Brian talk about the history of the Lincoln Public Schools BackPack Extra Mile Walk and about “LPS is Inspiring!”

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It’s the third episode of Stories From Lincoln Public Schools. This week, Mindy Burbach and Brian Fitzgerald talk about the week’s happenings including another snow day, students learning the difference between RADAR and LIDAR and an early update on the Superintendent’s Facility Advisory Committee. Featured is the latest Superintendent Spotlight where Mary Kay Roth and Steve Joel discuss mentoring and visiting schools.

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It’s the second episode of Stories From Lincoln Public Schools. This week, Mindy Burbach and Brian Fitzgerald talk about the week’s happenings including snow days, zoo school improvements and Lincoln’s Martin Luther King Jr. Rally including a performance by Belmont Elementary’s TRACKS Scholars.

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Welcome to the first episode of the Stories From Lincoln Public Schools Podcast! This week, Mindy Burbach and Brian Fitzgerald talk about the week’s happenings including High School Information nights, Transfer Deadlines, The Don D. Sherrill Program Art Banner, a Learning Lunch featuring our VOICE program and finally highlight moments from the past five years of Thank You Teacher recognition breakfasts.

After a couple years off, we’re once again starting the LPS Podcast — this time entitled “Stories from Lincoln Public Schools”. Mindy Burbach, Communications Specialist and Brian Fitzgerald, Web Communications Manager, will lead you through the current week of news and events. Most weeks will also feature audio from a recent interview or discussion.

Notes from this episode:

Right from the school namesake herself …. listen to a special presentation from a former teacher and associate superintendent (and a few titles in between). She is Marilyn Moore and she recently spoke to the staff at Moore Middle School, which is set to open its doors next month. #77