Spring break this week at Lincoln Public Schools is an ideal time to reflect on what lies ahead for our students and staff. While snow and cold were still lingering at the beginning of the month, the warm weather managed to get here in time for outdoor activities and travel to …
As anticipated, we had a great start to the school year. Staff and students returned with energy and enthusiasm, and that showed each time I visited a school. Many thanks to all of our staff for their great work in making Lincoln Public Schools a place where children and parents …
The nice thing about summer is it eventually gives way to the first day of school, my favorite time of year. On Tuesday we will observe an anticipated 39,000 students interacting with about 8,000 Lincoln Public Schools employees – and the magic will start to happen once again. I’m confident the …
I had a great experience the other day when the 4-year-old daughter of a colleague was introduced to me. When she heard me referred to as “Dr.” – she immediately had a look of horror and emphatically told me that she wasn’t sick and didn’t need shots. I tried to …
This last school year was another success. The graduation of more than 2,300 Lincoln Public Schools seniors, just a few weeks ago, reminds us of the importance of K-12 in the life of a student, family and community. Each of these young people is now equipped to take the next …
Although the recent $153 million Lincoln Public Schools bond issue was approved less than two months ago, the work has begun in earnest. Dirt is being moved as we speak at Southeast Community College for the new high school Career Academy, while bids have been published to begin the major …
This has sure been a different and difficult winter. The extreme temperatures have undoubtedly led to more illness among students and staff. The lack of snow (and subsequent student reference to “only” two snow days) may be a prelude to a dry spring and summer. And with an economy so …
The last month seemed and felt like three. I think we made every effort to ensure that our patrons had accurate information in giving over 110 informational bond presentations to interested groups throughout the community. The response to the presentations was great and the more than 50K returned ballots demonstrated …
This winter song captures the feeling all of us had last week when I called the first cold-weather day of my career. In fact, the call was an easy decision as the near 30-degree-below wind-chills were a scary proposition for our children to navigate. I have used the recent speaking circuit to …
Well, it is now official. On February 11, the community will have an opportunity to express an opinion on the Lincoln Public Schools bond issue through a mail-in election. While we believe the Lincoln Board of Education has crafted a great plan that truly touches each child and each school …
