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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - June 9, 2026</title>
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         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 9, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:46:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>SFP students sharpen research skills during scientific field trip</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16129</link>
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         <description>Science Focus Program students gained insights about field research by exploring Conestoga Lake this spring.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:16:32 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Mustangs strengthen literacy skills during family engagement night at zoo</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16127</link>
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         <description>Meadow Lane students made happy memories this spring during a family engagement event at the zoo.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:20:18 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Diehl Earns Statewide Outstanding New Principal of the Year Honor</title>
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         <description>Schoo Middle School Principal Allysa Diehl was named the 2025-26 Outstanding New Principal of the Year by the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals. Diehl has spent more than 15 years serving the Schoo community in a variety of leadership roles.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:05:34 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Standing Bear students promote unity with Cubs Field Day activities</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16125</link>
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         <description>Standing Bear High School became a source of unity this spring when students of all ages displayed kindhearted actions on a grassy field.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:32:22 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>AVID tutorials promote teamwork in Goodrich, Moore classrooms</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16124</link>
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         <description>LPS middle school students learned life skills together this year through valuable AVID tutorials.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:19:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students produce state gems in journalism contests</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16122</link>
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         <description>LPS students mined multiple state journalism awards this spring with their newspaper, yearbook and broadcasting gems.</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 20:35:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Amelia designs strong future with role on Northwest yearbook</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16121</link>
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         <description>Northwest senior Amelia has created a winning theme for her high school career with her strong journalism talents.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:46:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the May 26 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
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         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 26, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 02:32:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Hawks celebrate successful history during golden anniversary event</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16119</link>
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         <description>Students, parents, alumni and community members celebrated five decades of Hill Elementary School at a special ceremony this spring.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 17:47:54 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - May 26, 2026</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16118</link>
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         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 26, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:39:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Signature Celebrations: LPS seniors declare intent to join education profession</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16115</link>
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         <description>LPS seniors celebrated their future careers in education this spring at inaugural signing day events.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:25:56 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Retired Morley teacher continues making an impact as substitute</title>
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         <description>After 56 years in education, longtime substitute teacher and former Morley teacher Diane Huseman still loves being in the classroom, where she continues building lasting relationships with students.</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:34:20 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Tommy forms strong connections with caring actions at Bryan Community</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16112</link>
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         <description>Bryan Community senior Tommy is creating strong connections on campus with his gift for building relationships.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:58:54 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>State athletic leaders honor trio of LPS administrators</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16111</link>
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         <description>Three LPS athletic administrators earned statewide honors this spring for their strong leadership talents.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:30:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Knights, Silver Hawks claim awards in Nebraska communications contest</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16110</link>
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         <description>High school students from Southeast and Southwest created winning headlines in a state communications contest this spring.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:43:49 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students create home run experiences at Lincoln Saltdogs baseball game</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16109</link>
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         <description>LPS fifth graders gained many lifetime benefits Tuesday from their trip to a Lincoln Saltdogs baseball game.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:03:35 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS fifth graders make happy memories during Saltdogs game</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16108</link>
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         <description>LPS fifth graders gained many lifetime benefits Tuesday during a trip to a Lincoln Saltdogs baseball game.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:45:22 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Riley shines during senior year of Independence Academy classes</title>
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         <description>Independence Academy senior Riley is preparing to embark on a successful life pathway with his LPS education.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:38:39 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Grasping Genetics: Park students learn about genetic traits by tasting apples</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16105</link>
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         <description>Park sixth graders gained scientific insights this spring by taking tasty bites of apples at their desks.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:15:21 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting Notice: Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 Organization Special Meetings - May 18, 2026</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16104</link>
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         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and Education Service Unit (ESU) 18 will hold special meetings on Monday, May 18, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. The purpose of these special meetings are for the annual organization which includes the election of officers and voting to affirm current policies and regulations.</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 18:30:51 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>North Star senior wins prestigious art honor for photography talents</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16102</link>
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         <description>A North Star senior received national recognition this spring for his work in the Congressional Art Competition.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:36:42 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Seagulls soak in business knowledge at Lakeview farmers market activity</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16101</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16101</guid>
         <description>Lakeview third graders shared their entrepreneurial excitement with each other this spring during a fun farmers market activity.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:15:45 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students earn Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy recognition</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16100</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16100</guid>
         <description>Twenty-three LPS students captured the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Award this spring for their hard work with world languages.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:45:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students expand economic knowledge at stock market contest</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16099</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16099</guid>
         <description>LPS students from all eight high schools made educational investments this spring in an exciting stock market environment.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:17:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the May 12 Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 regular meetings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16098</link>
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         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and Educational Service Unit (ESU) 18 held regular meetings on Tuesday, May 12, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 01:48:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LNW?s Lindsay Pierce recognized with statewide social studies teaching award</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16097</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16097</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Northwest Social Studies Chair Lindsay Pierce was named the 2025 Outstanding Educator for District 1 for her student-centered, high-expectation teaching.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:58:59 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>TCA criminal justice students collect courtroom knowledge during mock trial</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16096</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16096</guid>
         <description>TCA students gave favorable verdicts to a fun class project that taught them about the American court system.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:25:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Yankee Hill classes help Alijah step into successful future</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16095</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16095</guid>
         <description>LPS senior Alijah has gained a strong foothold in life by taking many steps forward at Yankee Hill Education Center.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:19:04 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 regular meetings - May 12, 2026</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16094</link>
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         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and Educational Service Unit 18 will hold regular meetings on Tuesday, May 12, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:44:28 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Pound families sharpen life skills with STEM-based community projects</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16092</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16092</guid>
         <description>Pound Middle School families achieved STEM victories this spring by incorporating virtual reality into their community projects.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:24:32 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students rely on research talents to excel at state science competition</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16091</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16091</guid>
         <description>Eight Science Focus Program students received sterling recognition for their research talents at a state science competition.</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:50:20 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Buffaloes bring home safety knowledge through fun bicycle, pedestrian lessons</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16090</link>
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         <description>Brownell Elementary School students discovered how to make streets and sidewalks safer for everyone during a special afternoon of activities.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:44:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lytle honored for leadership talents with school nurse administrator award</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16089</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16089</guid>
         <description>Nebraska school nurses paid tribute to Megan Lytle this spring for her talented and trustworthy work at LPS.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:22:24 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS seniors share success stories from time with Lincoln TeamMates</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16088</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16088</guid>
         <description>Three LPS seniors shared their Lincoln TeamMates success stories this spring at a graduation celebration.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:18:31 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Excellent Endeavors: East senior Gisele writes turnaround story at school</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16087</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16087</guid>
         <description>East High School senior Gisele is creating an environment of excellence in her life by walking on a promising academic pathway.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:25:19 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Famous author Sandra Cisneros inspires students during Arts and Humanities visit</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16086</link>
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         <description>A famous author spoke about her lifetime of creative achievements to Arts and Humanities Focus Program students this spring.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:32:15 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Nourishing Knowledge: East food service workers boost academic success with meals</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16084</link>
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         <description>East High School food service workers are fueling the future of hundreds of Spartans one nutritious meal at a time.</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:59:18 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence: Join Us for the Ruth Hill Elementary Golden Anniversary</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16083</link>
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         <description>Celebrate Ruth Hill Elementary School's 50th anniversary on Sunday, May 3, 2 - 4 p.m.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:57:16 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS American Indian students learn about robotics at engaging workshop</title>
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         <description>LPS American Indian students learned how robots can strengthen both culture and community at an interactive workshop this spring.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:39:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the April 28 Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 regular meetings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16081</link>
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         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and Educational Service Unit (ESU) 18 held regular meetings on Tuesday, April 28, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:46:59 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Sidar navigates language journey to become role model at North Star</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16080</link>
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         <description>North Star High School senior Sidar is a shining example of how hard work can lead to heartwarming results.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:34:38 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Clinton marks century of success during celebration of school building</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16079</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16079</guid>
         <description>Clinton Elementary School students, teachers and neighbors like Rose Jurica Hitz celebrated a century of educational success this spring.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:23:42 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Grizzlies gain robotics knowledge with new high-tech tools</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16078</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16078</guid>
         <description>Standing Bear High School students in a Robotics 2 class are programming bright futures with new high-tech tools.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260427_120924_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:09:24 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Food Philanthropy: Southeast alumni give back by helping Knights at food market</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16076</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16076</guid>
         <description>Southeast graduates from 1976 and 1977 are making a difference for current Knights by volunteering at the Southeast Food Market.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260424_084342_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:43:42 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 regular meetings - April 28, 2026</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16075</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16075</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and Educational Service Unit 18 will hold regular meetings on Tuesday, April 28, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:02:37 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Eden ensures excellent memories for Grizzlies as yearbook leader</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16074</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16074</guid>
         <description>Standing Bear senior Eden is using her journalism talents to publish memorable yearbook pages for fellow Grizzlies.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260429_101212_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:45:56 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Rockets generate energy knowledge from series of solar power lessons</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16073</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16073</guid>
         <description>Northeast High School students charged up their energy knowledge this spring by learning how solar electricity affects all of the Rockets.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260422_093225_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:55:42 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students gain global skills at UNL World Language Fair</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16072</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16072</guid>
         <description>Many LPS students showcased their bilingual talents this spring at the 2026 University of Nebraska-Lincoln World Language Fair.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260420_141239_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:12:39 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students help sustainability summit thrive with new ideas</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16071</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16071</guid>
         <description>LPS students planted seeds of sustainability this spring when they helped an environmental summit grow.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260420_101928_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:19:28 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Shy reels in respect with leadership skills at Southeast</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16070</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16070</guid>
         <description>Southeast High School senior Shy is reeling in big plans for his life with his strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260420_095848_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:58:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Campbell students grow community ties with spider plants</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16068</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16068</guid>
         <description>Campbell second graders planted a love of reading into their lives this spring by taking home physical reminders of a cherished book.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260417_083410_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:34:10 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Experience the 2026 LPS Music Festival: Join Us April 25, 11 a.m. ? 3 p.m.</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16067</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16067</guid>
         <description>The 2026 LPS Music Festival is Saturday, April 25, 2026, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Lincoln East High School?s auditorium (1000 S 70th St.).</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260415_141208_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:12:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Educators Rising activities equip TCA students with key teaching skills</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16066</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16066</guid>
         <description>LPS students will showcase their teaching talents at a national conference this summer.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260415_133854_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:38:54 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Elliott educators inspire future special education teachers at UNL</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16065</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16065</guid>
         <description>Elliott staff members inspired future educators this spring during a trip to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260415_114148_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:41:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Saratoga, Kloefkorn students bring heroic stories to life with art projects</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16064</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16064</guid>
         <description>Saratoga and Kloefkorn students came up with heroic ideas when they explored the concept of role models in their art classes.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260415_110711_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:07:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the April 14 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16063</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16063</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 14, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:04:17 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Extra Mile Walk ? Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16062</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16062</guid>
         <description>Join us for the Extra Mile Walk on Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9:30 a.m. at  UBT Stadium at Northwest High School (1111 NW 48th St.)</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:48:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>CASNR partnership helps Rockets reach new scientific frontiers</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16061</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16061</guid>
         <description>Northeast High School students expanded their arteries of academic knowledge this semester by studying fresh specimens of animal organs.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260413_144833_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:42:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>From the Ground Up: How Cade shaped collaborative culture at Northwest</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16060</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16060</guid>
         <description>Northwest High School senior Cade has used a healthy blend of intelligence, involvement and encouragement to become a role model on campus.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260413_140825_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:08:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - April 14, 2026</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16058</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16058</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 14, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:36:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Slam Dunk: North Star, Southwest teams secure historic state basketball titles</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16057</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16057</guid>
         <description>North Star and Southwest students learned life lessons this winter when they captured historic basketball titles for their schools.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260408_112935_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:29:35 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Celebrate Clinton Elementary?s 100th Anniversary ? April 10, 2026</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16056</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16056</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools invites staff, students, alumni and community members to Clinton Elementary School's 100th anniversary celebration on Friday, April 10, at 4:30 p.m.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260407_173827_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:38:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>TeamMates of the Month: Seth and Brayden</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16055</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16055</guid>
         <description>The game of basketball has helped Seth and Brayden form positive memories in the TeamMates program.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260407_081041_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:10:41 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students secure medals at state speech, debate tournaments</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16054</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16054</guid>
         <description>LPS students came home with both medals and memories after making successful trips to the 2026 state speech and debate tournaments.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260406_114346_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:37:36 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students earn coveted world language awards</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16053</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16053</guid>
         <description>State officials rewarded LPS students for their hard work in world language subjects with major awards this spring.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260406_111527_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:15:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students collect verbal victories at German State Convention</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16052</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16052</guid>
         <description>Irving Middle School students enjoyed many informative activities this spring alongside world language enthusiasts from across the state.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260401_091131_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:11:31 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Scott students profit academically from Life Skills business</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16051</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16051</guid>
         <description>Scott Middle School students are making profits in the friendship business this year by supplying smiles and snacks throughout the building.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260401_082832_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:28:32 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>World drumming class, after-school ensemble help LPS students pick up academic rhythms</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16049</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16049</guid>
         <description>LPS students are swaying to the beat of intercontinental rhythms this year thanks to several world drumming opportunities.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260330_155721_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:52:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students fill quivers with life skills during inaugural archery tournament</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16048</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16048</guid>
         <description>LPS high school students picked up skills that will last a lifetime at the inaugural LPS Archery Tournament.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260330_093346_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:33:46 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln High helps David plan healthy future in medical field</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16047</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16047</guid>
         <description>Lincoln High senior David is planning to use the field of medicine as a prescription for a prosperous and rewarding future.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260330_082746_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:20:46 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Davis honored as 2026 Scottish Rite Award recipient</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16046</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16046</guid>
         <description>Scott Middle School teacher Alicia Davis was honored as one of the brightest stars at LPS Friday morning with the Scottish Rite Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260327_112919_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:07:49 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Hill celebrates golden anniversary of LPS embryology lessons</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16044</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16044</guid>
         <description>An idea hatched 50 years ago at Hill Elementary School is continuing to produce golden moments for thousands of LPS students.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260325_090411_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:44:34 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the March 24 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16043</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16043</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 24, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:01:46 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Student News Desk: Moses makes broadcasting memories at Lincoln High</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16042</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16042</guid>
         <description>Lincoln High senior Moses has become a leader on the KLHS news team with his deep reservoir of broadcasting knowledge.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260324_153031_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:30:31 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS announces Anthony Meints will be next director of Facilities and Maintenance</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16041</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16041</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announced on Tuesday that Anthony Meints will be the next director of Facilities and Maintenance. Meints currently serves as the district?s facilities management supervisor.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260324_080223_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:02:23 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Northeast senior Tayler finds his rhythm through Rocket music community</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16040</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16040</guid>
         <description>Northeast High School senior Tayler has become a leader in the music community with his encouraging and supportive personality.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260323_095207_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:52:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Dedicated Diamondbacks: Dawes eighth graders create heartwarming quilts for retirement community</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16039</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16039</guid>
         <description>Dawes Middle School students stitched together comforting memories for Lincoln retirees during a special community engagement project.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260323_085537_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:52:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>SFP alum helps students engineer excitement during interactive lesson</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16038</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16038</guid>
         <description>A Science Focus Program alum helped current students engineer STEM ideas during a visit to campus this winter.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260323_083858_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:38:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - March 24, 2026</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16037</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16037</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 24, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:55:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Interactive lessons help Lefler students become better readers</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16035</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16035</guid>
         <description>Lefler Middle School students are refining their reading skills with a full list of invigorating activities.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260318_104836_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:48:36 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Welcoming Words: McPhee students build leadership skills with compassionate tours</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16034</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16034</guid>
         <description>McPhee Elementary School students are speaking the language of compassion and care to new friends with many welcoming words.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260318_082607_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:26:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Fredstrom students pocket popcorn knowledge during special presentation</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16033</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16033</guid>
         <description>Learning popped into the minds of Fredstrom second graders when they listened to a presentation from a professional popcorn farmer.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260318_105710_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:16:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Olivia blossoms into standout leader at Standing Bear</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16032</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16032</guid>
         <description>Standing Bear senior Olivia has left a legacy at school with her standout achievements.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260316_082926_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:29:26 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Irving receives prestigious honor for sponsoring unified activities</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16030</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16030</guid>
         <description>Irving Middle School students and staff enjoyed a banner day this winter when they were honored for their unified programs.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:26:09 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Holmes educators reflect on mentorship that shaped a career</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16029</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16029</guid>
         <description>Years after learning from teacher Buffy Beerenstrauch as a student teacher, Michelle Reinke now leads Holmes Elementary as principal.</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:41:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>North Star students organize successful Rock the Trades event</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16028</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16028</guid>
         <description>Two hundred North Star students learned about a wide assortment of professions at the 2026 Rock the Trades Career Fair.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:32:44 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lion Leaders: Belmont CLC students bring kingdom-sized musical to life</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16027</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16027</guid>
         <description>Belmont Elementary School students showcased the birth of a lion kingdom this winter when they performed a popular musical on stage.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:49:28 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Nataly composes medley of shining moments at Southwest</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16026</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16026</guid>
         <description>Southwest High School senior Nataly is using a show-stopping array of talents to set up a successful future for herself.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:20:16 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Links use analytical skills to argue for an A</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16025</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16025</guid>
         <description>Lincoln High students learned about the art of persuasion this winter when they were asked to argue for an A on an English class assignment.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:05:49 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS school social workers expand resources for Student Support Program</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16024</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16024</guid>
         <description>LPS school social workers are bringing rays of hope to people with their work at the Student Support Program.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260306_095111_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:51:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>TeamMates of the Month: Cynthia and Cheryl</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16020</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16020</guid>
         <description>Cynthia and Cheryl have penned a powerful mentoring relationship during lunch breaks in the school library.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:00:17 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lexie channels creativity into future entrepreneurship at Bay High</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16018</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16018</guid>
         <description>Bay High Focus Program's creative approach to education is helping Lexie brush up on all of her artistic talents at school.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260501_081859_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:31:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>From Engineer to Educator: Flamme Inspires the Next Generation of Problem Solvers</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16017</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16017</guid>
         <description>Standing Bear teacher Alex Flamme brings industry experience into the classroom to help students develop problem-solving skills and explore future career paths.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:40:35 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS announces Nate Hill will be the next Director of Security</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16015</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16015</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announced on Wednesday that Nate Hill will be the next Director of Security following the retirement of Joseph Wright in June 2026. </description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:07:46 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Student News Desk: Cyan leaves a legacy in print at East High School</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16014</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16014</guid>
         <description>East High School senior Cyan is printing a strong resume with her journalistic accomplishments on the campus newspaper.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:27:33 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Excellent Eagles: Huntington earns 2026 Inspire School of the Year Award</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16012</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16012</guid>
         <description>Huntington Elementary School students and staff cheered Tuesday afternoon when they received the 2026 Inspire School of the Year Award.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260224_185818_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:58:18 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Falcons find formula for scientific success with interactive lessons</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16011</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16011</guid>
         <description>Northwest High School students are learning cool science skills through interactive projects in their Differentiated Biology class.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260227_083253_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:33:14 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - February 24, 2026</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16009</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16009</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:41:04 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, will be a District Closure day for Lincoln Public Schools</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16008</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16008</guid>
         <description>Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, will be a District Closure day for Lincoln Public Schools</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:24:14 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Jennie Anderson will be the next principal at Moore Middle School</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16007</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16007</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announced on Monday that Jannie Anderson will be the next principal at Moore Middle School.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:31:09 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>TCA senior Eric unlocks unlimited potential in criminal justice courses</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16006</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16006</guid>
         <description>The Career Academy senior Eric has gained a clear vision of how he would like to serve the community from his time in the focus program.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260218_142350_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:23:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Real Science, Real Results: LPS senior Malcolm shines at Science Focus Program</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16005</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16005</guid>
         <description>Malcolm has become a leader on the Science Focus Program campus with his supportive and scholarly approach to every situation.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260218_134554_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:44:41 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students showcase love of language at 2026 spelling bee</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16004</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16004</guid>
         <description>Scott Middle School seventh grader Hanshiya earned a Valentine's Day victory in this year's LPS Oral Spelling Bee.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260219_080908_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:45:20 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lambert inspires Moore students with award-winning teaching techniques</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16003</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16003</guid>
         <description>Hannah Lambert's award-winning approach to music education has helped many LPS students experience happy harmonies.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260218_103155_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:31:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Gary Czapla will be the next principal at Northwest High School</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16002</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16002</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announced on Wednesday that Gary Czapla will be the next principal at Northwest High School.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260217_183827_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:38:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>BCHS Focus Program helps Kimberly prepare for heartwarming medical career</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16001</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16001</guid>
         <description>Kimberly is preparing to make her mark in the medical world with her Bryan College of Health Sciences Focus Program knowledge.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260218_131450_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:19:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS senior Alainah curates an A-plus future at Arts and Humanities Focus Program</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16000</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=16000</guid>
         <description>Arts and Humanities senior Alainah is using her focus program experiences to write encouraging words in her life story.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260217_144106_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:37:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Standing Bear senior Ashton springboards into future with Nebraska Business Focus Program</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15999</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15999</guid>
         <description>Standing Bear senior Ashton is building a bright future in the Nebraska Business Focus Program.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260327_111116_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:02:35 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>The IB Advantage: How Lincoln High senior Khalidah crafted her future</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15998</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15998</guid>
         <description>Lincoln High senior Khalidah is benefiting from the broad scope of higher-level classes found in the International Baccalaureate Program.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260217_123941_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:39:41 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Colin takes command of his future through AFJROTC</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15997</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15997</guid>
         <description>Northeast High School senior Colin is fueling his passion for aerospace science in a high-flying focus program.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260217_113103_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:31:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Elizabeth pilots promising future in aviation-based focus program</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15996</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15996</guid>
         <description>North Star senior Elizabeth is flying into successful stratospheres through the Aviation and Technical Education Focus Program.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260217_090207_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:02:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Links build incubator of ideas in new STARLAB research class</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15994</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15994</guid>
         <description>Lincoln High students are gaining firsthand knowledge of scientific and engineering research processes in a new STARLAB course.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260212_163007_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:22:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln CLC team supports LPS students from new home</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15993</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15993</guid>
         <description>A simple change of address is helping Lincoln CLC staff members change lives of children throughout the city.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260212_160156_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:01:56 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>East students share insights on African American culture with pop-up museum</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15991</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15991</guid>
         <description>LPS students are discovering detailed information about African American legacies in a new AP course.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260211_083003_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:30:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Board of Education to consider 2-year agreement between LEA and LPS</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15989</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15989</guid>
         <description>In a proposal presented to the Lincoln Board of Education on Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Lincoln Education Association (LEA) and Lincoln Public Schools have reached a tentative two-year contract agreement for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:40:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Northwest High School Principal Cedric Cooper heading to Omaha</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15988</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15988</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announced on Tuesday that Northwest High School Principal Cedric Cooper has accepted a position at Omaha Benson High School starting with the 2026-2027 school year. Cooper will finish the school year at Northwest before starting his new duties at Omaha Public Schools in July.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:40:52 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Riley students play confident learning chords in small groups</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15987</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15987</guid>
         <description>Riley Elementary School students are expanding their musical knowledge at a fast tempo this year thanks to an empowering learning strategy.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260209_081401_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:14:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - February 10, 2026</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15986</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15986</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:27:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Register to Attend Our Educator Interview Fair - Feb. 27</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15985</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15985</guid>
         <description>LPS is hosting an Educator Interview Fair specifically for certificated candidates in secondary math, secondary science, special education and early childhood education.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260206_125721_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:45:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Scott students benefiting from new calming tools on campus</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15983</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15983</guid>
         <description>Scott Middle School students are collecting academic, social and health benefits from a series of new calming tools this year.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260206_083712_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:37:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Southeast students create winning waves with inclusive swimming program</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15982</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15982</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260204_081530_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:15:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>TeamMates of the Month: Lincoln staff members walk the talk</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15981</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15981</guid>
         <description>TeamMates of Lincoln staff members are turning their own mentoring experiences into teaching tools for everyone.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260202_145805_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:58:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Zeman students create connections with Tech-Free Tuesday initiative</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15980</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15980</guid>
         <description>Zeman Elementary School students are turning unplugged days in their classrooms into closer connections with everyone on campus.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260202_123250_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:32:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>City leader encourages Scott students with community engagement speech</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15978</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15978</guid>
         <description>Scott Middle School students learned about the value of community connections this winter from one of Lincoln's leaders.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260130_082906_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:29:06 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Trisha Lind will be the next principal at Mickle Middle School</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15976</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15976</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announced on Thursday that Trisha Lind will be the next principal at Mickle Middle School. Lind will officially begin her new duties on July 1, 2026 when current principal Jason Shanahan moves to Goodrich Middle School.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:20:51 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Student News Desk: Alexis makes mark at North Star with yearbook leadership talents</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15975</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15975</guid>
         <description>North Star senior Alexis is strengthening the high school's social muscles with her yearbook leadership talents.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260128_100439_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:04:39 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the January 27  Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15974</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15974</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:32:35 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>CNA class boosts health care prospects for Northwest students</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15973</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15973</guid>
         <description>LPS students are showcasing their hearts for health care by learning many lifesaving lessons at the Bryan College of Health Sciences Focus Program.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:18:16 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS announces new elementary principals</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15972</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15972</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announced new principals for Adams and Eastridge elementary schools in one of several announcements about upcoming administrator changes for the 2026-2027 school year. These changes will take place on July 1, 2026.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:35:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - January 27, 2026</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15971</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15971</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:03:26 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, will be a School Closure day for Lincoln Public Schools</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15969</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15969</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announced that Friday, January 23, 2026, will be a School Closure day due to the forecasted dangerously cold conditions.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:27:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students embrace moving messages at MLK Youth Rally, Belmont visit</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15968</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15968</guid>
         <description>LPS students embraced moving messages this week during a pair of encouraging events in Lincoln.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260121_155013_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:50:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Jason Shanahan will be the next principal at Goodrich Middle School</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15967</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15967</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announced on Friday that Jason Shanahan will be the next principal at Goodrich Middle School.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260116_155056_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:50:56 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Bay High students showcase creativity with passion projects</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15965</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15965</guid>
         <description>Bay High Focus Program students expressed their creative passions this winter during a public showcase on campus.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260116_083525_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:35:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students celebrate launch of new CDA program at TCA</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15964</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15964</guid>
         <description>LPS students are leaping into their future careers through a series of new early childhood classes at The Career Academy.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260114_142927_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:19:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students achieve linguistic legacies with Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Award</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15963</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15963</guid>
         <description>Nearly two dozen LPS students earned the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Award for their talents with world languages.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260116_130047_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:29:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the January 13  Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15962</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15962</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:46:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS archivist preserves history for public with helpful knowledge</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15961</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15961</guid>
         <description>Sara Scott is using her extensive archival expertise to preserve the historical legacy of LPS one memory at a time.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260109_141532_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:56:29 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Falcons, Spartans script successful state play production moments</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15960</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15960</guid>
         <description>High school students from Northwest and East turned hard work into theatrical highlights this winter with their state play production performances.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260109_145953_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:38:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - January 13, 2026</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15958</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15958</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:23:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Cavett students ace AI adventures during new computer science lesson</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15957</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15957</guid>
         <description>Cavett Elementary School students enjoyed working with a generative AI tool during a creative computer science lesson.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260109_084207_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:26:09 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Celebrating a Career: Salmen Reaches 50 Years in Nutrition Services</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15956</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15956</guid>
         <description>Leann Salmen marks 50 years with LPS Nutrition Services, still dedicated to students and her colleagues.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260108_113630_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:14:21 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>First round of LPS administrator changes announced  for 2026-2027 school year</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15955</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15955</guid>
         <description>Every January, the first round of Lincoln Public Schools administrator changes are announced for the 2026-2027 school year, including upcoming retirements.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:26:04 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Club activities help Bay High students fashion their futures</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15953</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15953</guid>
         <description>Bay High Focus Program students are stitching together many life lessons this year in a series of creative clubs.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251230_082649_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:26:49 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>TeamMates of the Month: Isa and Wendy</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15951</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15951</guid>
         <description>TeamMates Isa and Wendy have formed a strong bond through their time together in the influential mentorship program.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20260107_154713_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:02:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Grizzlies gain business confidence through quick pitch contest at UNL</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15950</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15950</guid>
         <description>Standing Bear High School students polished their entrepreneurial talents during a quick pitch contest at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251223_092742_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:12:46 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Mickle PTSO writes positive stories with new book club</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15949</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15949</guid>
         <description>Mickle Middle School parents are writing an encouraging chapter in the school's history thanks to a new book club that is growing in popularity.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251223_085931_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:59:31 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS Library Services project brings historical yearbooks to digital world</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15948</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15948</guid>
         <description>A digitization project from LPS Library Services is providing public access to thousands of LPS yearbook pages.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251223_083930_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:39:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS counseling program shines at the state level</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15946</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15946</guid>
         <description>Six LPS counselors named statewide finalists, including top elementary and middle school honorees</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251218_101813_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:18:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Raptors enjoy first experience with Backstage at the Ballet</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15945</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15945</guid>
         <description>Hundreds of Robinson Elementary School students enjoyed lessons about dancing, costumes and makeup during the school's first Backstage at the Ballet experience.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251219_125910_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:37:10 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Ram Fam Fancy Feast rewards Rousseau students for royal behavior</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15944</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15944</guid>
         <description>Rousseau Elementary School students are experiencing royal moments this year through the Ram Fam Fancy Feast program.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251217_082831_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:28:31 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Southwest students gain global knowledge from Japanese course</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15943</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15943</guid>
         <description>Southwest High School students are gaining global knowledge by studying Japanese language, culture and history in their class.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251217_084248_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:29:32 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Rockets learn keys of car sales through interactive project</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15942</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15942</guid>
         <description>Northeast students fine-tuned their educational engines this fall by gaining firsthand perspectives about the car sales industry.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251212_114933_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:49:33 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Spartans cruise academic skies by coding drones in computer science class</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15940</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15940</guid>
         <description>East High School students turned their coding knowledge into aerial adventures during an uplifting Computer Science Week lesson.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251212_120240_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:46:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Hemmett earns statewide honor for school counseling leadership</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15939</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15939</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools? top counseling leader earns special statewide recognition from her peers.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251211_094031_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:40:31 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS honored for noteworthy contributions to All-State music event</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15938</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15938</guid>
         <description>LPS employees received a note of encouragement this fall when they were recognized for their work at a state music convention with a major award.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251210_121656_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:16:56 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>New career readiness curriculum creates more college applicants at Bryan Community</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15937</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15937</guid>
         <description>Bryan Community students are watching college doors fly open thanks to an increased focus on career readiness in school.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251210_120416_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:01:37 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of the December 9  Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15936</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15936</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:45:59 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Lincoln AFJROTC cadets build camaraderie at Papillion Fitness Challenge</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15935</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15935</guid>
         <description>LPS cadets made healthy history this fall by competing against students from across the state in a fitness challenge.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251209_083311_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:33:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS chefs display first-class cooking skills at LPS contest in new location</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15934</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15934</guid>
         <description>LPS students cooked up positive academic experiences this fall when they took part in the LPS Culinary Contest.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251208_151547_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:02:02 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students shine in All-State music concerts</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15932</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15932</guid>
         <description>LPS students scaled to the top of the All-State music mountain this fall when they sang and played with scores of other elite performers.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251208_140944_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:05:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - December 9, 2025</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15931</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15931</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, December 9, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 20:14:37 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students show kindness to others with Food Blitz drive</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15930</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15930</guid>
         <description>Hundreds of local residents will receive nourishing meals this holiday season thanks to hard work of many LPS students.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251205_110608_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:06:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students capture Cornhusker Awards for quality journalism</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15928</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15928</guid>
         <description>LPS students received positive recognition this fall for producing premier-level words, photos and graphics in their newspapers and yearbooks.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251203_085931_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:26:28 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>TeamMates of the Month: Kelly and Gio</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15927</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15927</guid>
         <description>Kelly and Gio are striking a sweet-sounding friendship chord through their involvement in the TeamMates program.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251202_083341_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:33:41 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Hornets are helping future teachers through UNL partnership</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15926</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15926</guid>
         <description>Hartley Elementary School and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's College of Education and Human Sciences are partnering to help future educators through mentorship and classroom exposure.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251202_085829_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 23:56:16 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the November 25  Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15923</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15923</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:12:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Irving students increase math skills with innovative activity</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15922</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15922</guid>
         <description>Irving Middle School students unlocked mathematical doors this fall by solving escape room puzzles in their classrooms.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251125_141850_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:18:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Nebraska Department of Education and LPS release accountability data for 2024-2025 school year</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15924</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15924</guid>
         <description>The Nebraska Department of Education and Lincoln Public Schools released 2024-2025 school year accountability data for the 2024-2025 school year on Wednesday, Nov. 26.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:36:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Huskies help Lincoln residents with kindness care kits</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15920</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15920</guid>
         <description>Humann Elementary School students proved this fall that kindness can come in the form of toothpaste, deodorant and fruit snacks.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251124_153126_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:37:54 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Hansen earns state honor for social studies expertise</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15919</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15919</guid>
         <description>Brenna Hansen earned a major state award this fall for helping Lincoln High students dig up valuable social studies knowledge.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:35:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - November 25, 2025</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15918</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15918</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 25, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 23:10:18 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Eastridge students celebrate effort with new schoolwide program</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15917</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15917</guid>
         <description>Eastridge Elementary School students are learning how effort can lead to excellent moments both inside and outside the classroom.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:12:37 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Wadhams makes substantial impact as substitute teacher for LPS students</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15916</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15916</guid>
         <description>Judy Wadhams is making a substantial impact on LPS students through her significant work as a substitute teacher.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251121_154257_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:42:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Roadrunners take positive steps with help of supportive paraeducator</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15914</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15914</guid>
         <description>Gemma Love is helping many Norwood Park students reach their classroom goals in her important paraeducator role.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251119_155202_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:44:29 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Owls help downtown mural take flight with printmaking activity</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15913</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15913</guid>
         <description>Elliott Elementary School students helped a downtown mural take flight this fall by picking up printmaking skills in their art class.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251119_145706_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:57:06 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS world language teachers win prestigious state awards</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15911</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15911</guid>
         <description>LPS world language teachers Brenda Lopez Adame, Mohammed Alnajem, Sarah Klankey and Janine Theiler have earned state awards for their educational excellence.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:09:36 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>TCA celebrates educational milestone with tenth anniversary event</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15910</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15910</guid>
         <description>The Career Academy students and staff celebrated many educational highlights this fall during a tenth anniversary celebration.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:53:14 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Bryan Community artists share hopeful mental health messages</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15908</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15908</guid>
         <description>Bryan Community art students turned the invisible world of mental health into visible displays of perseverance, inspiration and triumph this fall.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251114_112306_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:22:46 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Pound students incorporate robots into interactive mathematics lesson</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15907</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15907</guid>
         <description>Pound Middle School students programmed mathematical excitement this fall with the help of measuring sticks, graph paper and aqua-colored robots.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251112_162227_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:22:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the November 11  Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15905</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15905</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education held its regular meetings on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 01:05:56 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students, staff celebrate Veterans Day with many activities</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15904</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15904</guid>
         <description>LPS students and staff honored veterans with a wide array of patriotic activities across Lincoln.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:42:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - November 11, 2025</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15903</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15903</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 11, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:47:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Kodiaks learn cool lessons about school from UNL student-athletes</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15902</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15902</guid>
         <description>Four University of Nebraska-Lincoln student-athletes delivered encouraging messages to more than 400 Kodiaks at a special School is Cool assembly this fall.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:15:31 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Raptors soak up knowledge about water, engineering at project site</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15901</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15901</guid>
         <description>Robinson Elementary School students turned on faucets of aquatic knowledge this fall when they learned about water and engineering in Lincoln.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251107_151007_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 21:10:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS announces official enrollment numbers for 2025-2026 school year</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15900</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15900</guid>
         <description>On Wednesday, Lincoln Public Schools announced the official enrollment submitted to the Nebraska Department of Education for the 2025-2026 school year.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:04:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Update given about the SRO program during 11/6 Safe and Successful Kids Interlocal Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15897</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15897</guid>
         <description>The Safe and Successful Kids (SSK) Interlocal Board that includes members from both the Lincoln Board of Education and the City of Lincoln, held their regular meeting on Thursday, Nov. 6, in the City Council Chambers located at 555 South 10th Street. The purpose of the meeting was to review the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program, School Perception and Discipline Data Reports for the 2024-2025 school year.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 01:46:56 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Spartan Spirit Soars: How East?s Inclusive cheer team is uniting more students</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15896</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15896</guid>
         <description>East High School is spreading more school S-P-I-R-I-T at home games on the sidelines with a new opportunity for its students. 

The Spartans added an inclusive cheerleading team last fall, which has doubled in size after one year. It went from four members in 2024 to eight this school year</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:30:44 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Bay High students gain galaxies of social media skills at state workshop</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15893</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15893</guid>
         <description>Bay High Focus Program seniors rocketed into new social media galaxies this fall when they learned about branding, storytelling and content creation at a state workshop.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251105_090635_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:06:35 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Turley wins national award for guiding Links in geography classes</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15892</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15892</guid>
         <description>Lincoln High social studies teacher Chris Turley earned a national award this fall for his leadership abilities in the classroom.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251106_142355_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:35:02 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Eagles spread wings of kindness through AAC awareness activities</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15891</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15891</guid>
         <description>Huntington Elementary School students are building compassionate bridges with their classmates through Augmentative and Alternative Communication Awareness Month activities.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251103_145505_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:55:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Rice receives state honor for many art education achievements</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15890</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15890</guid>
         <description>Lorinda Rice received a major state award this fall for her monumental work helping many LPS students in visual art classes.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251103_141138_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:11:38 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Skyhawks weave together art, science and language with a cultural lesson that takes flight</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15889</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15889</guid>
         <description>Schoo Middle School students connected the annual monarch butterfly migration to Mexico with the Day of the Dead holiday in an interactive Spanish I lesson.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251031_152233_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:22:33 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Schwartz honored for 21 years of leadership with surprise celebration at West Lincoln</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15888</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15888</guid>
         <description>Scott Schwartz received a happy surprise this month when West Lincoln students and staff recognized him for 21 years of leadership at the school.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251031_150857_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:08:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>TeamMates of the Month: Mike and Ethan</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15887</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15887</guid>
         <description>TeamMates Mike and Ethan have created a trustworthy connection through their time together in the mentorship program.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251031_155919_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:52:49 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Student News Desk: Lily, Myla showcase leadership talents on Southeast newspaper</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15885</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15885</guid>
         <description>Southeast High School juniors Myla and Lily are crafting award-winning journalism careers with their caring and confident leadership talents in the newsroom.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251030_152121_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:16:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Young Mustangs enjoy riding new bikes after surprise donation</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15884</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15884</guid>
         <description>Maxey Elementary School kindergarteners began striding into successful bike riding futures this fall when they hopped on two wheels for the first time.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251029_093349_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:33:49 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Balcom brings years of expertise to LPS threat assessment program</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15883</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15883</guid>
         <description>Sarah Balcom is keeping LPS students, staff and families safe with her ability to diagnose and solve threatening situations.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251029_090655_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:54:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the October 28  Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15882</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15882</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education held its regular meetings on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:33:21 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Czapla creates bright environment at Moore with selfless leadership</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15881</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15881</guid>
         <description>Gary Czapla's desire to share the leadership spotlight with everyone at Moore Middle School has helped him become a shining role model for Lincoln residents.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251027_113850_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:33:17 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>ElevatED classes help LPS educators learn about engagement strategies</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15880</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15880</guid>
         <description>LPS ElevateED courses are helping educators increase student and staff wellbeing at schools across Lincoln in engaging ways.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251027_110119_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:01:19 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Williams, Austin create trusting relationships as campus supervisors</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15878</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15878</guid>
         <description>Eric Williams and Sydney Austin are establishing trusting connections with LPS students through their important roles as campus supervisors.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251024_084513_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:45:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - October 28, 2025</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15877</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15877</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 28, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:55:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS Class of 2025 tops state, national ACT averages</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15876</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15876</guid>
         <description>LPS learned this fall that members of the Class of 2025 produced a composite ACT score of 19.7.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:02:54 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Rooted in Education: Adams students learn about nature by planting trees near school</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15875</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15875</guid>
         <description>Adams Elementary School students planted lasting legacies this fall when they created new homes for 51 healthy trees.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251023_120343_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:03:43 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Kroll creates numerous ways for Navigators to succeed as principal</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15873</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15873</guid>
         <description>The common denominator of Megan Kroll's career at North Star High School has been her love for students, staff and the community she daily serves.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251023_114036_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:36:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>2025 LPS Marching Band Festival results</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15872</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15872</guid>
         <description>Here are the results from the 2025 LPS Marching Band Invitational held at Seacrest Field on Saturday, Oct. 18.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251021_141731_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 20:17:31 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Dering delivers oceans of caring leadership as Cavett principal</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15869</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15869</guid>
         <description>Kathleen Dering's humble approach to her principal duties at Cavett Elementary School has created ocean-sized amounts of trust and respect in the community.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251016_162658_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 22:18:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Nutritious Deliveries: LPS employees help thousands of students with food distribution</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15868</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15868</guid>
         <description>Nutrition Services Distribution Center employees ensure that thousands of LPS students eat nutritious meals in their school cafeterias every day.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251016_160828_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:50:52 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>A Century of Success: Randolph marks 100th year of memories at school building</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15867</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15867</guid>
         <description>Randolph Elementary School students, staff and families celebrated a century of success at their historic building during a festive event this fall.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251016_153854_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:38:54 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the October 14  Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15866</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15866</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education held its regular meetings on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 01:42:09 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Growing Graduates: State program helps LPS educators blossom as classroom teachers</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15865</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15865</guid>
         <description>Seven LPS teachers are blooming in their classrooms this year after completing the new Nebraska Teacher Apprenticeship Program.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251014_092850_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:28:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Kuhl collects state award for caring role as school psychologist</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15864</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15864</guid>
         <description>Molly Kuhl's ability to view students, teachers and families through compassionate lenses led to an award-winning moment for her this fall.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251014_090659_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:00:24 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - October 14, 2025</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15863</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15863</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 14, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:41:28 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Engaging Eagles: Arnold Color Run paints pictures of kindness</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15861</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15861</guid>
         <description>Arnold Elementary School students sprinkled community spirit across campus this fall by hosting an event that featured clouds of colored powder.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251010_163500_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:50:32 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lux teacher Maggie Scott wins state math award for engaging lessons</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15860</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15860</guid>
         <description>Maggie Scott added a statewide award to her resume this fall for helping Lux Middle School learners multiply their math knowledge.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251006_162600_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 22:22:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Register to Attend Our Educator Interview Fair - Oct. 17</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15859</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15859</guid>
         <description>LPS is hosting an Educator Interview Fair specifically for certificated candidates in secondary math, secondary science, special education and early childhood education.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251006_144622_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:46:22 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>TeamMates of the Month: Albert and Sevastian</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15858</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15858</guid>
         <description>Albert Sparks earned a statewide honor this past week for his dedication to TeamMates mentees like Southeast High School student Sevastian.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251003_133611_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:36:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Information for LPS families about federal government shutdown</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15857</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15857</guid>
         <description>We anticipate some of you may have questions about how a federal government shutdown may impact Lincoln Public Schools and the educational services we provide. </description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:07:19 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Engineering Excellence: Local company helps Rockets secure valuable STEM knowledge</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15856</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15856</guid>
         <description>Northeast High School students unearthed many engineering career options from a locally owned defense contractor this past week.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251003_164432_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:55:02 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS art teachers to share expertise at state conference</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15855</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15855</guid>
         <description>Twelve LPS art teachers will paint positive pictures of their educational strategies for a statewide audience this month.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20251001_140519_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:36:59 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Celebrate Randolph Elementary?s 100th Anniversary ? Oct. 5, 2 - 4 p.m.</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15853</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15853</guid>
         <description>Join us at Randolph Elementary?s 100th anniversary Sunday, Oct. 5, 2 - 4 p.m. at 1024 S. 37th St.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250930_135514_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:55:14 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Federal Programs employees make world of difference with wide range of services</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15852</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15852</guid>
         <description>Lincoln residents recently learned how Federal Programs employees are making a world of difference to people from across the world.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250929_142717_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:27:17 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Dawes Garden Club, Student Council share garden bounty at family event</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15851</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15851</guid>
         <description>Dawes Middle School students enjoyed a bounty of positive memories during the inaugural Dawes Family Engagement Night.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250926_084439_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:44:39 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Constitutional Connection: Pound students dive into civics with Husker helpers</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15850</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15850</guid>
         <description>Pound Middle School students learned how the Constitution has shaped America during a creative activity with law school visitors.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250926_082552_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:25:52 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the September 25 Safe and Successful Kids Interlocal Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15849</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15849</guid>
         <description>The Safe and Successful Kids (SSK) Interlocal Board, composed of members from both the Lincoln Board of Education and the City of Lincoln, held their regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 25 at the City/County Building.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:24:23 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Arnold, Roper preschool students enjoy success in new classrooms</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15847</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15847</guid>
         <description>More LPS students are enjoying early childhood opportunities at Arnold and Roper elementary schools thanks to extra preschool classrooms.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250924_140749_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:07:49 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the September 23  Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 regular meetings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15846</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15846</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and Educational Service Unit 18 held regular meetings on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 02:21:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>The Art of Feeling: Moore students express emotions through special art project</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15845</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15845</guid>
         <description>Moore Middle School sixth graders are exploring how to express their emotions through artistic silhouettes, watercolors and paints.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250919_101935_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:19:35 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Hill students enjoy school history with Constitution Day celebration</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15843</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15843</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250919_084340_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:43:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - Sept. 23</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15842</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15842</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 will hold regular meetings on Sept. 23, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:56:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Confidence soars for AFJROTC cadets after joining focus program community</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15841</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15841</guid>
         <description>LPS students are watching their confident futures take flight through the Lincoln Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps focus program.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250917_113046_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:30:46 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Park, North Star students inspire classmates with encouraging Hope Squad activities</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15840</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15840</guid>
         <description>LPS students inspired their classmates this month with glowing bracelets, glittering butterflies and many gentle-hearted conversations.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250919_083115_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:39:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Elevating Education: New LPS educators enjoy upgraded professional learning format</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15839</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15839</guid>
         <description>A redesigned professional learning program is helping LPS educators elevate their knowledge in many ways this year.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250916_091013_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:10:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS Federal Programs to hold open house, information session for Lincoln Welcoming Week</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15837</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15837</guid>
         <description>LPS will celebrate Lincoln Welcoming Week with a pair of free educational events open to all community members Sept. 17.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:28:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS graduate inspires current orchestra students with international achievements</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15836</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15836</guid>
         <description>LPS alumni are using the orchestra skills they gained in Lincoln to become role models for a new generation of musicians.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250910_093421_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:34:21 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Connecting with the future: LPS leaders foster community and conversations with student teachers</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15835</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15835</guid>
         <description>LPS leaders were on hand to offer encouraging advice to student teachers at an inaugural event this fall.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250910_091726_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:17:26 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>IB students form impactful ideas in Creativity, Activity, Service class</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15834</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15834</guid>
         <description>International Baccalaureate students are using creativity, activity and service as sparkplugs for their educational engines this fall.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250910_090255_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:02:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the September 9  Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 regular meetings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15833</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15833</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and Educational Service Unit 18 held regular meetings on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 02:58:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Board of Education names John Skretta LPS superintendent</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15832</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15832</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education voted Tuesday at its regular meeting to appoint John Skretta as the next Lincoln Public Schools superintendent, removing the word interim from his title.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250909_200341_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 02:03:41 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Successful Stratospheres: Engaging programs help North Star students form high-flying futures</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15830</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15830</guid>
         <description>North Star High School students like David and Liam are soaring into clear career skies by exploring two engaging LPS programs.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250905_085909_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:48:33 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Board of Education to consider naming John Skretta LPS superintendent</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15829</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15829</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education announced Friday they will consider removing the word interim from John Skretta?s title of interim superintendent at the next regular meeting scheduled Tuesday, Sept. 9.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250905_065017_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:50:17 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - Sept. 9</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15828</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15828</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 will hold regular meetings on Sept. 9, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:41:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Nebraska Business Focus Program students gain priceless knowledge from college-level class</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15827</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15827</guid>
         <description>Nebraska Business Focus Program students are gaining valuable accounting insights from an experienced university professor this fall.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250903_102712_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:27:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>TeamMates of the Month: Riley and Lindsay</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15826</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15826</guid>
         <description>Riley and Lindsay are September 2025's TeamMates of the month.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250902_141246_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 20:12:46 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Grizzlies make bright memories at inaugural Senior Sunrise event</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15824</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15824</guid>
         <description>Standing Bear High School students welcomed the dawn of a new era in their lives when they celebrated a Senior Sunrise event for the first time.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250828_082206_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:22:06 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the August 26  Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15823</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15823</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 01:53:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Frozen actresses melt Sheridan hearts during encouraging visit with students</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15822</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15822</guid>
         <description>Sheridan Elementary School fifth graders enjoyed heartwarming moments with two Frozen actresses during a special visit with the Sharks.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250826_082928_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:27:23 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the 2025-2026 LPS and ESU 18 Budget Hearings: Aug. 25, 2025</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15821</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15821</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and the Educational Service Unit 18 met for its annual public hearings on budget and tax requests on Monday, Aug. 25, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:03:47 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - Aug. 25 &amp; 26</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15820</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15820</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 will hold several meetings Aug. 25 and 26, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:15:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Full Circle: Goodrich alum brings award-winning teaching back to alma mater</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15817</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15817</guid>
         <description>Goodrich Middle School alum Hilan Younis is helping current Dragons succeed in her classroom during her first year as a social studies teacher.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250820_141622_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:13:51 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Kindergarten-only format on first day receives rave reviews at LPS buildings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15815</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15815</guid>
         <description>The introduction of a kindergarten-only first day at Lincoln Public Schools got five-star reviews from parents, teachers and administrators on Tuesday.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250815_084816_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:35:06 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>State librarians honor Haeffner for helping hundreds of people at LPS</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15814</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15814</guid>
         <description>LPS librarians raised their voices in celebration this summer when they honored Chris Haeffner for her top-shelf service to the community.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250815_082037_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:29:35 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the August 12  Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15813</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15813</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 12, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:54:14 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Wysong starts tenth school year with pack-strengthening activities</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15812</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15812</guid>
         <description>Wysong Elementary School staff members showed why their pack is strong this summer by celebrating ten years of winning Wolves memories.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250811_151753_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 21:17:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - August 12, 2025</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15811</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15811</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 12, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 18:28:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Volleyball players from three LPS teams net national academic recognition</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15808</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15808</guid>
         <description>High school student-athletes from across Lincoln netted prestigious academic awards this summer for their superior studying skills.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:34:34 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Hundreds of difference-makers prepare to make major impacts at LPS buildings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15807</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15807</guid>
         <description>Hundreds of people began their mission of making major impacts at Lincoln Public Schools during New Educator Week activities.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:28:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students drive academic racecars into winning AP Capstone lanes</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15805</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15805</guid>
         <description>Twelve LPS students steered their academic racecars into victory lane this year when they earned major honors for their research skills.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250801_092545_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:33:06 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Arnold CLC students catch fun learning experiences at summer enrichment clubs</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15804</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15804</guid>
         <description>LPS students reeled in fun educational experiences this summer through their involvement in Expanding Horizons enrichment clubs.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250730_163258_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:32:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lights, Camera, Learning: Foundation for LPS summer tech camp sparks student creativity</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15803</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15803</guid>
         <description>Many LPS students gained exciting insights about technology topics this summer at the inaugural Spark Middle School Tech Camp.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250730_112647_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:26:47 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS leaders learn how connection creates strong school communities</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15802</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15802</guid>
         <description>LPS leaders discovered how solid connections create strong school communities during a professional learning event at Southwest High School.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250730_081547_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 19:42:23 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Northeast graduate secures national honor for power equipment knowledge</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15800</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15800</guid>
         <description>A Northeast High School graduate relied on a full toolbox of skilled and technical sciences knowledge to win a silver medal at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250725_083118_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:31:18 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Rau receives national recognition for school nursing work at LPS</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15799</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15799</guid>
         <description>Wendy Rau's passion for boosting the mental and physical health of students has helped her reach the pinnacle of the school nursing profession.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250723_083258_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:32:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the July 22 Lincoln Board of Education work session and regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15798</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15798</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a work session and regular meeting on Tuesday, July 22, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 01:38:20 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Cultivating Future Educators: Jones receives state recognition for work at The Career Academy</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15797</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15797</guid>
         <description>The Career Academy Director Josh Jones is providing a textbook example of how to help students become future classroom leaders.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250721_135514_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:55:14 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education - July 22, 2025</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15796</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15796</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold two meetings on Tuesday, July 22, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 22:57:23 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Academic investments pay off for LPS students at FBLA nationals</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15794</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15794</guid>
         <description>LPS students became shining stars this summer by producing bright moments at a national business conference.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250717_111932_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:19:32 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Vest honored for strong FCS leadership skills at LPS</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15793</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15793</guid>
         <description>Kristin Vest's positive personality and passion for family and consumer sciences helped her earn one of the state's premier FCS awards this year.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:57:36 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Intelligent Investors: East team masters stock market at national contest</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15792</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15792</guid>
         <description>Three East High School students enjoyed a bull-market experience this summer by placing in the top ten spots at a national stock market challenge.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250711_160628_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:06:28 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln CLC honored for launching Get in the Game at local schools</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15790</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15790</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Community Learning Centers received a major award for helping students experience life-altering changes through youth fitness activities.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250709_142943_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:32:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Full STEAM Ahead: LPS students explore STEAM concepts at science center</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15789</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15789</guid>
         <description>LPS students hopped on locomotive-sized learning rides this spring and summer when they visited one of the largest science centers in the Midwest.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250708_090553_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:05:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>High school athletes inspire younger students during LPS sports clinics</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15787</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15787</guid>
         <description>LPS high school students are sparking embers of enthusiasm for younger children at many LPS sports clinics this summer.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250702_093650_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:36:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Nebraska Department of Education honors LPS for outstanding middle school CTE classes</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15786</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15786</guid>
         <description>State leaders gave LPS a major thumbs-up this summer for providing a mountain-sized list of middle school career and technical education opportunities.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250702_091625_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:16:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS summer music clinic creates choral foundations for students</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15785</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15785</guid>
         <description>Singing, dancing and smiling were all on the list of lyrical achievements for nearly three dozen LPS fifth graders at the 2025 LPS Summer Choral Music Camp.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250702_090854_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:08:54 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students pick up civic, fitness skills from walking trips in Lincoln</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15784</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15784</guid>
         <description>Putting one foot in front of the other has helped LPS students experience many civic, fitness and social benefits in their Lifetime Sports class this summer.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250630_083401_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:25:47 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Time Travelers: Clinton second graders bring history to life at wax museum</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15782</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15782</guid>
         <description>Dolley Madison, Martin Luther King Jr., Clara Barton and George Washington all paid visits to Clinton Elementary School this spring at the school's first wax museum event.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250625_082718_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:27:18 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the June 24  Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 regular meetings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15781</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15781</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and Educational Service Unit (ESU) 18 met for regular meetings on Tuesday, June 24, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 02:26:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Preliminary 2025-2026 LPS budget proposes 7 cent reduction in levy, Board requests community input</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15780</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15780</guid>
         <description>The Preliminary Proposed 2025-2026 LPS Budget presented to the Lincoln Board of Education Tuesday afternoon includes a 7 cent reduction in the total levy, bringing it to a historic low $1.04 per $100 in property valuation. </description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:38:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS speech teams produce medal-winning moments at national contest</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15779</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15779</guid>
         <description>LPS students interpreted poetry, expressed dramatic moments and made people laugh in medal-winning ways this spring at a national speech tournament.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250623_165548_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 22:55:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - June 24, 2025</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15778</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15778</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 will hold several meetings on Tuesday, June 24, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:17:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Community invited to preview Preliminary Proposed LPS 2025-2026 Budget and provide feedback</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15776</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15776</guid>
         <description>The community will have its first opportunity to preview the Preliminary Proposed 2025-2026 LPS Budget during the Lincoln Board of Education work session next week. The presentation will then be followed by multiple opportunities for the public to ask questions and provide feedback to staff and Board members through public forums and an online form.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:18:09 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Marvelous Mentor: Cassata recognized for positive work as Standing Bear principal</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15775</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15775</guid>
         <description>A state association has honored Sue Cassata for her rock-solid leadership at Standing Bear High School.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250618_112921_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 17:29:21 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Delightful Duos: Four sets of twins leave Randolph with fond memories</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15773</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15773</guid>
         <description>Four sets of twins took their final lessons as Randolph Roadrunners this spring at their fifth grade graduation assembly.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250612_090634_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:06:34 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Remarkable Researchers: Science Focus Program students earn top awards for science projects</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15772</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15772</guid>
         <description>Science Focus Program students used strong exploration skills to collect spots at several upcoming national science events.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250612_084758_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:47:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the June 10  Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 regular meetings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15771</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15771</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and Educational Service Unit (ESU) 18 met for regular meetings on Tuesday, June 10, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 02:02:20 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Successful Scientists: ISP students gain confidence by creating science fair projects</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15770</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15770</guid>
         <description>Many Northwest High School students experienced lifelong benefits this spring at the Individual Success Program Science Fair.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250606_113413_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:34:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - June 10, 2025</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15769</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15769</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 will hold regular meetings on Tuesday, June 10, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:00:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Independence Academy continues sprouting career skills with The Career Academy</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15767</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15767</guid>
         <description>The Independence Academy cultivated a new learning experience for its students with The Career Academy this spring.

Nine Independence Academy scholars explored TCA?s Agriculture and Bioscience career pathway.  

?I think it's interesting, and I want to learn about animals and plants,? Independence Academy student Mallory said.

TCA Agriculture and Bioscience Pathway instructor Nicole Sorensen planted seeds of knowledge in this year?s Independence Academy cohort. Sorensen?s lessons ranged from gardening in the greenhouse to simple veterinary procedures like mock trimmings of cats? and dogs? toenails. This was also her first time teaching for The Career Academy.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250604_093220_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:32:20 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lasting Legacy: School, city leaders honor Wieskamp for leading LPS operations team</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15766</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15766</guid>
         <description>Scott Wieskamp will retire from his position as LPS director of operations this summer after designing positive moments for thousands of LPS students.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250606_113851_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:48:45 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Owls fly with new safety skills at fun Elliott event</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15765</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15765</guid>
         <description>Elliott Elementary School students flew into a strong safety zone of knowledge this spring at the 2025 Bike to School Day celebration.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250603_103121_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:29:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Bryan Community students sew special quilts with children's clothes</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15764</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15764</guid>
         <description>Bryan Community students stitched together special moments with their children this spring by including their baby clothes in keepsake quilts.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250603_101512_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:15:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Huntington school spirit soars at school-wide pep rally</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15762</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15762</guid>
         <description>Cheers, chants and rounds of applause echoed throughout Huntington Elementary School?s gym during its first pep rally in early May. The Eagles surprised their Community Learning Center?s boys and girls basketball teams with a celebration to honor their season. The boys scored the CLC?s first basketball tournament championship title.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250529_174401_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 23:44:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Bay High students pick up business skills at pop-up shop event</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15761</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15761</guid>
         <description>Bay High Focus Program students gained valuable entrepreneurial experience this spring at a pop-up shop event.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250529_091643_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 15:16:43 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Fantastic Fishing: Yankee Hill students reel in educational benefits at fishing tourney</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15760</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15760</guid>
         <description>Yankee Hill Education Center students snagged lifelong learning moments on their educational lines this spring during a fishing trip to Holmes Lake Park.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250528_122326_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 18:23:26 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the May 27  Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15759</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15759</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 27, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 01:53:16 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - May 27, 2025</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15758</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15758</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 27, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 01:45:23 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Don Sherrill students grow roots of success with inspirational activities</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15757</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15757</guid>
         <description>Dozens of Don Sherrill students showed LPS staff members how they were growing roots of success during the inaugural DDSEC School Pride Day.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250523_114604_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 17:46:04 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Governing Grizzlies: Standing Bear students gain legislative experience at mock hearing</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15756</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15756</guid>
         <description>Standing Bear High School students learned how to become difference makers this spring by debating a proposed bill at the Nebraska State Capitol.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 17:14:21 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Chalking Up Kindness: Wysong students spread positive messages with Hope Ambassadors project</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15754</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15754</guid>
         <description>Wysong Elementary School students created colorful displays of kindness this spring by crafting positive messages with pieces of chalk.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 22:37:26 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Artistic Applause: LPS students showcase talents at secondary district art event</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15752</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15752</guid>
         <description>Hundreds of people admired the creative talents of LPS student artists at the 2025 LPS Secondary District Art Show.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250521_083954_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 14:39:54 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights: May 19 Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 Organizational Meetings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15751</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15751</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and Education Service Unit (ESU) 18 held special reorganization meetings on Monday, May 19, at 6:00 p.m. in the Boardroom at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 00:35:44 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Hartley Heroes: Hartley students visit with mayor about improving local park</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15750</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15750</guid>
         <description>Hartley Elementary School students Fatima, Abrar and Saharsh made a powerful difference this spring by meeting with the mayor about improvements to Hartley Park.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250519_103208_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 16:32:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Maxey PTO creates inclusive space at annual Color Run</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15749</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15749</guid>
         <description>A new sensory-friendly event provided a welcoming environment for all students this spring at the annual Maxey Color Run.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250519_101629_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 16:16:29 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Inaugural Culler Cup helps LPS students net lifelong memories, soccer skills</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15748</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15748</guid>
         <description>Hundreds of LPS students netted lifelong memories this spring when they kicked off the first edition of a multi-school soccer tournament.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250519_100034_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 16:00:34 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting Notice: Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 Organization Special Meetings - May 19, 2025</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15747</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15747</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and Education Service Unit (ESU) 18 will hold special meetings on Monday, May 19, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. The purpose of these special meetings are for the annual organization which includes the election of officers and voting to affirm current policies and regulations.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 13:21:15 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students build career options during trip to construction fair</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15746</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15746</guid>
         <description>Hundreds of LPS students created blueprints for successful futures during the 2025 Lincoln Construction Fair.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250516_164906_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 22:49:06 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Ainsley, Bay High</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15744</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15744</guid>
         <description>The mission of Lincoln Public Schools is to prepare ALL students for successful careers, lifelong learning and civic engagement.

High school graduation is a culmination of our scholars' and educators' hard work toward this significant milestone. 

The LPS Focus Programs? core values of exploration, education, engagement and empowerment are beliefs rooted in the overall LPS mission and the school district?s commitment to high school graduation. 

Read how senior Ainsley used the Bay High Focus Program to Launch at LPS in this Q&amp;A.</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 19:00:19 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS families form new friendships during outdoor festival celebration</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15743</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15743</guid>
         <description>Families from across Lincoln forged many friendships during the 2025 Family Literacy Festival at Antelope Park.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250515_105220_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 16:52:20 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Equations in Action: Barbie's bungee jump brings math to life at Lux</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15742</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15742</guid>
         <description>Eighth graders at Lux Middle School used bungee-jumping Barbies to learn about linear equations during a fun math project this spring.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250515_090453_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 14:56:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Pen Power: LPS students pocket awards at state journalism championships</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15741</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15741</guid>
         <description>Students from East, North Star, Southeast and Southwest earned state awards for their newspaper, yearbook and broadcast journalism talents this spring.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250515_084705_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 14:47:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the May 13  Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 regular meetings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15740</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15740</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and Educational Service Unit (ESU) 18 met for regular meetings on Tuesday, May 13, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 03:07:22 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Schoo students create compassionate scenes through new unified art class</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15739</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15739</guid>
         <description>Schoo Middle School students are painting beautiful pictures of empathy and compassion through their involvement in a new unified art class.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250512_114720_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 15:10:17 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Mann maps out award-winning teaching career at Southwest</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15738</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15738</guid>
         <description>Southwest High School social studies teacher Leslie Mann has earned a prestigious state award for her classroom leadership skills.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250512_133231_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 14:55:04 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - May 13, 2025</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15737</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15737</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 will hold regular meetings on Tuesday, May 13, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 23:04:18 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students capture top honors at Nebraska SkillsUSA state contest</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15736</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15736</guid>
         <description>LPS students showcased their career and technical education expertise at this spring's Nebraska SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Championships.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250509_123025_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 18:23:21 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Grover, Arts and Humanities</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15734</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15734</guid>
         <description>Read how senior Grover used the Arts and Humanities Focus Program to Launch at LPS in this Q&amp;A.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250509_100314_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 16:03:14 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS custodians gain confidence through English literacy program</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15733</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15733</guid>
         <description>LPS custodians are breaking through language ceilings this spring with their hard work in a specialized English class.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250507_163641_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 22:36:41 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Launch at LPS: Independence Academy senior Ali builds bright prospects for future career</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15732</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15732</guid>
         <description>Independence Academy senior Ali has built bright prospects for his future by constructing a large number of job skills at LPS.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250507_161910_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 22:19:10 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Cultural Connections: Norwood Park families enjoy evening of educational games, activities</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15731</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15731</guid>
         <description>LPS students journeyed around the world this spring at the inaugural Norwood Park Culture Night.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250507_083423_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 14:34:23 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Learning Legacy: Abebe honored for influential teaching career at LPS</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15730</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15730</guid>
         <description>Adams Elementary School teacher Mary Abebe was honored for her immeasurable impact on others this spring with the Scottish Rite Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250505_165832_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 18:11:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Excellent Engineers: Dawes students create device to help people with walking canes</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15729</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15729</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250505_115359_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 17:53:59 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Launch at LPS: Grant pins positive memories at East with unifying actions</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15728</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15728</guid>
         <description>East High School senior Grant has pinned the values of compassion, encouragement and leadership on his personal resume throughout his four years as a Spartan.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250505_113338_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 17:33:38 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Brynn, Science Focus Program</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15727</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15727</guid>
         <description>The mission of Lincoln Public Schools is to prepare ALL students for successful careers, lifelong learning and civic engagement.

High school graduation is a culmination of our scholars' and educators' hard work toward this significant milestone. 

The LPS Focus Programs? core values of exploration, education, engagement and empowerment are beliefs rooted in the overall LPS mission and the school district?s commitment to high school graduation. 

Read how senior Brynn used the Science Focus Program to Launch at LPS in this Q&amp;A. </description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 16:57:17 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Gaining Global Skills: LPS students benefit from Arabic world language courses</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15726</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15726</guid>
         <description>The dialects, details and descriptive phrases of one of the world's most spoken languages are coming to life for LPS students this year.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250502_105027_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 16:50:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Area residents reduce food insecurity at Extra Mile Walk</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15723</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15723</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250430_172053_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:20:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Launch at LPS: Northwest senior Sophia charts course as future education leader</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15722</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15722</guid>
         <description>Northwest High School senior Sophia has used her warm personality to create a winning academic and social environment everywhere she goes.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250502_103056_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:01:10 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Picture Perfect: North Star senior collects Congressional Art Competition award</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15721</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15721</guid>
         <description>North Star senior Chase Strohmyer will have his artwork displayed in the nation's capital after being selected for a Congressional Art Competition award.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250430_163413_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 22:33:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Science Star: North Star teacher earns prestigious award for science education</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15720</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15720</guid>
         <description>North Star teacher Karen Covil has been recognized on a national stage for her ability to cultivate scientific knowledge in her classroom.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250429_132543_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:17:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students celebrate achievements at American Indian Promotion Ceremony</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15719</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15719</guid>
         <description>Dozens of LPS pupils celebrated their academic journeys at the inaugural American Indian Student Promotion Ceremony.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250429_130328_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:03:28 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Register to Attend Our Educator Interview Fair - May 19</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15718</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15718</guid>
         <description>LPS is hosting an Educator Interview Fair specifically for certificated candidates in secondary math, secondary science, special education and early childhood education.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250429_114557_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:45:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Launch at LPS: Cherawn becomes MVP at Bryan Community by boosting classmates</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15717</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15717</guid>
         <description>Cherawn's ability to boost the confidence of his Bryan Community Focus Program classmates has helped him reach Most Valuable Pupil status in the school's hallways.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250429_105104_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:51:04 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>USDA grant helps Northeast students turn apples into key learning ingredient</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15715</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15715</guid>
         <description>Northeast High School students included local apple crops in a nourishing community outreach event this spring.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250425_083058_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:30:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Kiegon, Air Force Junior Reserve Officers? Training Corps</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15714</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15714</guid>
         <description>The mission of Lincoln Public Schools is to prepare ALL students for successful careers, lifelong learning and civic engagement.

High school graduation is a culmination of our scholars' and educators' hard work toward this significant milestone. 

The LPS Focus Programs? core values of exploration, education, engagement and empowerment are beliefs rooted in the overall LPS mission and the school district?s commitment to high school graduation. 

Read how senior Kiegon used the Lincoln Air Force Junior Reserve Officers? Training Corps (AFJROTC) to Launch at LPS in this Q&amp;A. </description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250424_143640_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:36:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Doppler Discoveries: Gators explore weather radar systems during geoscience presentation</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15713</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15713</guid>
         <description>If a weather radar system could detect an increase in scientific knowledge, it would have picked up a strong signal at North Star High School this spring.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250423_092702_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:27:02 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Launch at LPS: Soren scripts success at Lincoln High</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15712</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15712</guid>
         <description>When the curtain closes on Soren's career at Lincoln High, she will have scripted many scenes that have earned her rave reviews.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250423_085930_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:59:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the April 22  Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15711</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15711</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 22, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 02:58:19 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Ecosystem Education: LPS students gather at Standing Bear for sustainability summit</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15710</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15710</guid>
         <description>LPS students soaked in plenty of sustainability information Monday during a summit at Standing Bear High School.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250422_161138_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:09:39 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Student News Desk: Northwest theater students creating memories on stage with Matilda scenes</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15708</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15708</guid>
         <description>Northwest High School theater students are bringing the story of Matilda Wormwood to life this spring through song and dance.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250422_164832_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:54:02 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Writing Winners: LPS students sharpen writing skills through state literature contest</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15707</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15707</guid>
         <description>LPS students Ethan, Justin and Imogen used the power of the pen to propel them to statewide writing success this spring.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:09:42 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Launch at LPS: Jace looks through positive lens of life at Yankee Hill</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15706</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15706</guid>
         <description>Yankee Hill Education Center senior Jace is planning to record many upbeat moments in life from his experiences at Lincoln Public Schools.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250421_085548_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:53:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS unifies students from multiple school districts during annual leadership summit</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15705</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15705</guid>
         <description>Students from across the state strengthened their support networks this spring during the Greater Than One District Summit at LPS.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:37:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - April 22, 2025</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15704</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15704</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 22, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:01:10 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Oztin, Aviation and Technical Education</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15702</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15702</guid>
         <description>The mission of Lincoln Public Schools is to prepare ALL students for successful careers, lifelong learning and civic engagement.

High school graduation is a culmination of our scholars' and educators' hard work toward this significant milestone. 

The LPS Focus Programs? core values of exploration, education, engagement and empowerment are beliefs rooted in the overall LPS mission and the school district?s commitment to high school graduation. 

Read how senior Oztin used the Aviation and Technical Education Focus Program at North Star to Launch at LPS in this Q&amp;A.</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:00:09 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS elementary students produce noteworthy pieces of art</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15701</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15701</guid>
         <description>Dozens of LPS students showcased colorful paintings, drawings, photographs and mixed media at the 2025 LPS Elementary Art Show.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250417_125500_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:55:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Launch at LPS: Madhav makes many positive contributions across Southwest campus</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15700</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15700</guid>
         <description>Southwest High School senior Madhav has engineered spotless solutions to everything ranging from math problems to marketing slogans while on campus.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250417_132257_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:24:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Irving students create robots, biodegradable Legos for state contest</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15699</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15699</guid>
         <description>Irving Middle School students used their ocean-sized creativity to collect successful results at a state robotics and project innovation contest.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250416_110946_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:06:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Launch at LPS: Northeast senior Millie sets sights on becoming star engineer</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15698</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15698</guid>
         <description>Northeast High School senior Millie is planning to embark on a star-studded engineering career thanks to her LPS launching pad.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250414_150829_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:08:29 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS leaders travel to Capitol Hill to speak about educational topics</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15697</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15697</guid>
         <description>LPS representatives recently traveled to the nation's capital to ensure that Nebraska's educational system will remain at an A-plus level.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250414_145255_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:52:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Linguistic Leaders: LPS students secure state honors for excellence with world languages</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15696</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15696</guid>
         <description>More than two dozen LPS students have been honored for their talents in multiple world languages.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250414_083126_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:31:26 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Brandon, Early College and Career STEM</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15695</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15695</guid>
         <description>The mission of Lincoln Public Schools is to prepare ALL students for successful careers, lifelong learning and civic engagement.

High school graduation is a culmination of our scholars' and educators' hard work toward this significant milestone. 

The LPS Focus Programs? core values of exploration, education, engagement and empowerment are beliefs rooted in the overall LPS mission and the school district?s commitment to high school graduation. 

Read how senior Brandon used the Early College and Career STEM program to Launch at LPS in this Q&amp;A. 


Read how senior Harry used the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program at Lincoln High to Launch at LPS in this Q&amp;A.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 23:32:20 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Adams teacher Mary Abebe named 2025 Scottish Rite Educator of the Year</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15694</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15694</guid>
         <description>Adams Elementary School computer science teacher Mary Abebe is the 2025 Scottish Rite Educator of the Year. 

Lincoln Public Schools leaders and local Scottish Rite Organization chapter members surprised Abebe during a school assembly at Adams Elementary on April 11.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250411_161348_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 22:13:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>School board member Lanny Boswell dies after battle with cancer</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15692</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15692</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and Lincoln Public Schools shared on Thursday that school board member Lanny Boswell died Wednesday after an 18-month battle with oral cancer. Boswell was finishing his third term on the Lincoln Board of Education at the end of May - serving the students, staff, families and community for 12 years.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 02:03:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students earn top honors at state speech, debate contests</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15691</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15691</guid>
         <description>LPS students enjoyed successful moments at this spring's state high school speech and debate contests.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250409_145940_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:59:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Launch at LPS: Brooke builds winning portfolio during her North Star career</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15690</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15690</guid>
         <description>North Star High School senior Brooke has created an academic, social and community portfolio that puts her in a Fortune 500 level at LPS.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250409_143001_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:30:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Preparing Professionals: North Star students gain valuable insights in preschool practicums</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15689</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15689</guid>
         <description>North Star students are preparing for future early childhood teaching careers by spending time with prekindergartners in their classrooms.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250409_083914_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:39:14 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the April 8  Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15688</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15688</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 02:52:47 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>History Headlines: Standing Bear students gain lifetime skills with first History Day projects</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15687</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15687</guid>
         <description>Standing Bear High School students produced plenty of historical headlines this semester with their work on Nebraska History Day projects.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250408_092240_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:22:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Fantastic Fifty: Zeman alumni celebrate golden anniversary of school community</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15686</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15686</guid>
         <description>Current and former Zeman Elementary School students, teachers and administrators celebrated 50 years of educational success stories this spring.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250408_084042_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:40:42 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Launch at LPS: Southeast senior Olivia plays successful keys in life at school</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15685</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15685</guid>
         <description>Southeast senior Olivia has used her imagination, curiosity and outgoing personality to unlock the doors of success at school.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250408_084546_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:40:56 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - April 8, 2025</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15683</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15683</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:37:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - April 8, 2025</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15684</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15684</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:37:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Harry, International Baccalaureate (IB)</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15681</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15681</guid>
         <description>The mission of Lincoln Public Schools is to prepare ALL students for successful careers, lifelong learning and civic engagement.

High school graduation is a culmination of our scholars' and educators' hard work toward this significant milestone. 

The LPS Focus Programs? core values of exploration, education, engagement and empowerment are beliefs rooted in the overall LPS mission and the school district?s commitment to high school graduation. 

Read how senior Harry used the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program at Lincoln High to Launch at LPS in this Q&amp;A.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250403_164548_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:45:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Standing Bear students learn about economics of sports gambling</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15680</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15680</guid>
         <description>Standing Bear High School students focused their attention on sports gambling this spring by viewing the topic through the lenses of personal finance, economics and human behavior.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250402_164958_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 22:36:34 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Artistic Upgrades: Arts and Humanities students, teachers enjoy building renovations</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15679</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15679</guid>
         <description>Arts and Humanities Focus Program students and staff are feeling waves of excitement this spring thanks to a series of upgrades to their school building.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250402_161648_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 22:16:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>TeamMates of the Month: AJ and Philip</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15678</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15678</guid>
         <description>AJ and Philip are April 2025's TeamMates of the month.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250401_135245_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:52:45 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Musical Mentor: Metteer earns state honor for helping Southeast musicians succeed</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15677</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15677</guid>
         <description>The story of RJ Metteer can best be told by the hundreds of people he has influenced, supported and encouraged during his time at Southeast High School.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250401_090403_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:04:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Treasured Tales: Saratoga students secure literary prizes with book vending machine</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15676</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15676</guid>
         <description>Saratoga Elementary School students have discovered literary treasures this school year through a new TeamMates Mentoring book vending machine.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250331_143646_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:36:46 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Student News Desk: Student Council leads preparations for first Prom at Standing Bear</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15675</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15675</guid>
         <description>Student Council members at Standing Bear High School are working together to plan the first Prom for the Grizzlies.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250328_163459_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 22:34:59 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Michael, Bryan College of Health Sciences</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15674</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15674</guid>
         <description>The mission of Lincoln Public Schools is to prepare ALL students for successful careers, lifelong learning and civic engagement.

High school graduation is a culmination of our scholars' and educators' hard work toward this significant milestone. 

The LPS Focus Programs? core values of exploration, education, engagement and empowerment are beliefs rooted in the overall LPS mission and the school district?s commitment to high school graduation. 

Read how senior Michael used the Bryan College of Health Sciences Focus Program at Northwest High School to Launch at LPS in this Q&amp;A.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250328_114913_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:49:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Register to Attend Our Educator Interview Fair - April 17</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15672</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15672</guid>
         <description>Certificated candidates interested in becoming a teacher (general, special education, early childhood), counselor, school psychologist or speech-language pathologist within Lincoln Public Schools are eligible to attend our Educator Interview Fair.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250328_085746_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:57:46 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Sophie, The Career Academy</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15671</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15671</guid>
         <description>The mission of Lincoln Public Schools is to prepare ALL students for successful careers, lifelong learning and civic engagement.

High school graduation is a culmination of our scholars' and educators' hard work toward this significant milestone. 

The LPS Focus Programs? core values of exploration, education, engagement and empowerment are beliefs rooted in the overall LPS mission and the school district?s commitment to high school graduation. 

Read how senior Sophie used The Career Academy (TCA) to Launch at LPS in this Q&amp;A. </description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250326_164322_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 22:43:22 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Capitol Crescendos: Schoo students play stringed instruments inside State Capitol</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15670</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15670</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250326_155126_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:51:26 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the March 25  Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15669</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15669</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 25, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 02:12:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Artistic Accolades: LPS students capture state honors for creative abilities</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15668</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15668</guid>
         <description>LPS students were recognized for their innovative works of art with an array of state awards this winter.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250324_100828_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:08:28 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - March 25, 2025</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15667</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15667</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 25, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 23:21:38 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Shining Stars: Scott students perform for Broadway actors</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15666</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15666</guid>
         <description>Scott Middle School students created memorable moments on stage when they performed portions of their musical for two professional actors.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250321_154943_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 21:49:43 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Aspiring Educators: New partnership to boost numbers of early childhood teachers at LPS</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15664</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15664</guid>
         <description>School and community leaders celebrated a new educational journey for multiple future teachers at the LPS Early Childhood Avenues signing ceremony.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250320_164918_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:49:18 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Excellent Experiments: LPS students create winning experiences at science and engineering fair</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15662</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15662</guid>
         <description>LPS students explored everything from heart rates to the surface of Mars during the 2025 LPS Science and Engineering Fair.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250320_165423_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:34:04 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Book-Based Belonging: Huntington builds community through reading</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15661</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15661</guid>
         <description>Community volunteers from across the city encouraged Huntington Elementary School students to expand their love of reading during a special schoolwide activity.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:20:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Everett Enrichment: Family Reading Night promotes literacy, community engagement</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15660</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15660</guid>
         <description>Everett Elementary School families, children and teachers strengthened their literacy and neighborhood bonds during a fun Family Reading Night event.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:19:38 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Confident Cooking: North Star, Southwest students create sharp dishes at state contest</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15659</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15659</guid>
         <description>LPS students from North Star and Southwest cooked educational meals this winter by using the ingredients of hard work and perseverance at a state contest.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250314_090227_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:02:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Community invited to Zeman Elementary School's 50th anniversary March 22</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15655</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15655</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools invites staff, students, alumni and community members to commemorate Zeman Elementary School's 50th anniversary Saturday, March 22.</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 01:59:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Volleyball Victories: Lincoln CLC serves up successful program for elementary students</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15654</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15654</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Community Learning Centers students were able to dig plenty of volleyball victories this winter in a new league full of encouragement and excitement.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:22:59 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS threat assessment team showcases high-quality work to nation</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15653</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15653</guid>
         <description>Five Lincoln safety professionals showed this winter why LPS is a national leader in protecting students, staff and families.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250312_095812_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:58:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>AVID Adventures: LPS AVID students gain career insights during TCA tours</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15652</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15652</guid>
         <description>Seventh graders in LPS AVID programs enjoyed enlightening field trips to The Career Academy this winter.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250310_093106_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:31:06 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Creative Coyotes: Calvert students showcase The Lion King in front of school audiences</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15651</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15651</guid>
         <description>Calvert Elementary School students felt like king and queens of the savanna this winter when they performed The Lion King on stage.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250310_091014_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:05:46 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Civics Champions: Northeast student registrars help Rockets receive voting information</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15650</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15650</guid>
         <description>Four Northeast High School students helped their fellow Rockets by becoming deputized registrars for the school's annual voter registration drive.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250310_084722_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:47:22 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Foundation for LPS names Park Middle School 2025 Inspire School of the Year</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15649</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15649</guid>
         <description>The Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools is thrilled to announce Park Middle School as the 2025 Inspire School of the Year. This award is the highest honor given to an LPS school or program, recognizing outstanding achievement in academic excellence and goal attainment.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 22:41:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Wing Providers: School social workers help LPS students soar into successful skies</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15647</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15647</guid>
         <description>School social workers Ursula Vernon-Hansen, Kathryn Hull and Mandy Berlin-Coyle are giving LPS students the wings they can use to soar into successful skies.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250307_125215_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:41:45 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>DISTRICT CLOSURE on Wednesday March 5, 2025, due to the winter weather conditions.</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15646</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15646</guid>
         <description>Due to the winter weather conditions, Lincoln Public Schools has made the decision to cancel all classes for Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Wednesday is a District Closure Day for Lincoln Public Schools. There will be limited high school practices after 3pm. Coaches will communicate with students and families.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 23:23:56 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>TeamMates of the Month: Estelle and Mikaela</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15645</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15645</guid>
         <description>Estelle and Mikaela are March's TeamMates of the month.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:12:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Fashioning Futures: LPS students learn about textiles at Omaha Fashion Week show</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15644</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15644</guid>
         <description>LPS students designed a positive educational experience this winter with their knowledge about clothing, textiles and fashion trends.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250303_164930_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:49:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Heartwarming Handwriting: LPS alum helps Kahoa students form international friendships</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15643</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15643</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools alum Emma Vacek is connecting Kahoa Elementary School students with the African continent through pens, paper and pleasant words.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250228_135445_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:54:45 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Supportive Solutions: LPS school nurses write national paper highlighting healthy outcomes</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15642</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15642</guid>
         <description>Wendy Rau, Sara Stoner and Megan Lytle have highlighted the success stories of LPS school nurses on a national scale with their published research paper.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250228_133656_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:36:56 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the Feb. 25  Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 regular meetings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15640</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15640</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and Educational Service Unit (ESU) 18 met for regular meetings on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 03:46:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - Feb. 25, 2025</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15639</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15639</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 will hold regular meetings on Tuesday, Feb. 25, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:12:04 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Pyrtle students bring Renaissance Era to life with creative soap carving project</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15638</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15638</guid>
         <description>Pyrtle Elementary School fifth graders made the worlds of art and history collide this winter with a creative project about the Renaissance Era.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250221_085712_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:27:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Hatching Knowledge: LPS third graders learn embryology with chicks</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15635</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15635</guid>
         <description>LPS third graders expanded their scientific knowledge by watching chicks hatch out of eggs this winter.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250220_085032_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:50:32 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Digital Discoveries: Lakeview students learn about AI in computer science class</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15634</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15634</guid>
         <description>Lakeview Elementary School students netted knowledge about artificial intelligence this winter by helping a computer fish for information.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250220_083106_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:31:06 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Styling their futures: Bryan students explore careers in hair and makeup</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15632</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15632</guid>
         <description>LPS students learned how they could style their futures in the world of hair and makeup during a field trip to the College of Hair Design.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250214_120613_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 18:06:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS announces three new focus program administrators</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15630</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15630</guid>
         <description>Starting next fall, three of the standalone Lincoln Public Schools Focus Programs will have a full-time administrator at their location to support staff, students and families. The administrator will have similar responsibilities as a school building principal and administrative team.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:52:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the February 11  Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15629</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15629</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 02:23:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Board of Education to consider contract agreement between LEA and LPS</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15628</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15628</guid>
         <description>In a proposal presented to the Lincoln Board of Education on Tuesday, Feb. 11, the Lincoln Education Association (LEA) and Lincoln Public Schools have reached a tentative contract agreement for the 2025-26 school year.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:40:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students showcase word wisdom throughout successful spelling bee</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15627</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15627</guid>
         <description>LPS students displayed their winning knowledge of the dictionary on Saturday during the 37th annual LPS Spelling Bee.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250211_151815_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:18:15 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Musical Memories: Standing Bear contest gives LPS show choirs chance to shine</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15626</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15626</guid>
         <description>LPS students scaled musical mountains this winter at Standing Bear High School's inaugural show choir contest.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250211_084354_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:27:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Linking through Literature: 2025 African American Read-In</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15625</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15625</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools and Lincoln City Libraries collaborated again to link the community through storytelling with their annual African American Read-In. 

Dozens from across the city gathered at the LPS district office to hear and learn about African Americans' rich contributions to literature, arts and music.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250210_151755_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:17:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - February 11, 2025</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15624</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15624</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:09:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS announces five new principals for 2025-2026 school year</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15623</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15623</guid>
         <description>As part of the annual hiring process, Lincoln Public Schools announced the new principals at five schools for the 2025-2026 school year.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 22:01:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>School counselors help LPS students thrive with ABCs of life</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15622</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15622</guid>
         <description>JoLynn Sturek, McKenzie Potthoff and Tara Claridge are teaching LPS students the ABCs of academics, behavior and careers every day.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250207_155525_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:55:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Brad Jacobsen named Associate Superintendent for Civic Engagement</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15620</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15620</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools Interim Superintendent John Skretta announced on Friday that Brad Jacobsen from Ashland-Greenwood will be the next Associate Superintendent for Civic Engagement starting on July 1, 2025. Jacobsen will replace Skretta who was named interim superintendent by the Lincoln Board of Education in January.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250207_072349_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:23:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Community Awareness Event: Online Safety</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15619</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15619</guid>
         <description>Schools, families and communities all play a role in providing supportive pathways for our youth as they navigate childhood and adolescence. Lincoln Public Schools is partnering with School Community Intervention and Prevention (SCIP) and Region V Systems to put on valuable community presentations about supporting the health and well-being of our community?s youth.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:24:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Circles of Life: Lincoln High students learn about teamwork through shared art project</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15617</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15617</guid>
         <description>An international artist helped Lincoln High students learn about teamwork and accomplishment from drawing circles and spirals.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250204_090911_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:09:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Register to Attend Our Educator Interview Fair - Feb. 19</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15616</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15616</guid>
         <description>Certificated candidates interested in becoming a teacher (general, special education, early childhood), counselor, school psychologist, speech-language pathologist or school nurse within Lincoln Public Schools are eligible to attend our Educator Interview Fair.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250203_164427_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:44:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>NASA astronaut encourages Goodrich students to reach for stars</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15615</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15615</guid>
         <description>Goodrich Middle School students were inspired to pursue lofty dreams from a NASA astronaut who recently returned from outer space.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250131_160908_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:09:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>One in a Million: Kinnett earns national award for math teaching excellence</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15614</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15614</guid>
         <description>Dawes Middle School staff member Amy Kinnett has netted the top honor a math teacher can receive in the nation.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250131_154955_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 21:49:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Cook to leave Humann Elementary for Nebraska Department of Education</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15613</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15613</guid>
         <description>Humann Elementary School Principal Jamie Cook announced on Friday she was stepping down from her position at the end of the school year to accept a literacy position with the Nebraska Department of Education.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 21:45:49 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>UNL and LPS to expand Early College and Career STEM program beyond Northeast High School</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15611</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15611</guid>
         <description>The University of Nebraska?Lincoln College of Agricultural Science and Natural Resources (CASNR) and Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) announced plans to expand the Early College and Career STEM program next school year. </description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:07:17 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the January 28, 2025 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15610</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15610</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 02:37:56 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Majestic Memories: Classroom lessons lead to royal moments for Humann, Rousseau students</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15609</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15609</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students enjoyed a crowning end to a special classroom unit about kings, queens and royal subjects this winter.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250128_124827_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:48:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Signs of Trust: Irving student receives lifelong benefits from TeamMates mentor</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15608</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15608</guid>
         <description>An Irving Middle School student and Beattie Elementary School staff member have built an ironclad bond through an important TeamMates mentorship initiative.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250128_121151_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:13:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Learning Lighthouse: Lincoln CLC program earns national award for academic excellence</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15607</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15607</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Community Learning Centers program has stepped into the national spotlight for being an award-winning beacon of excellence.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 14:53:21 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - January 28, 2025</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15606</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15606</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:42:38 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Families score winning opportunities at CLC spring sports signup event</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15605</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15605</guid>
         <description>Families from across Lincoln enjoyed winning feelings at a CLC spring sports signup event.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250124_163532_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 22:35:32 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Student News Desk: Versace boosts Bay High spirit as energetic guide dog</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15602</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15602</guid>
         <description>Bay High Focus Program students are benefiting from the enthusiasm of Versace the guide dog at school.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250124_112715_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:29:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Next round of administrator changes announced</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15601</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15601</guid>
         <description>Every year starting in January, Lincoln Public Schools administrators announce their intentions for the upcoming school year. LPS wishes to congratulate these administrators and wish them the best on their future endeavors.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:31:15 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Subscribing to the Dream: Honoring 30 years of the MLK Youth Rally</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15599</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15599</guid>
         <description>The legacy of civil rights leaders Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Leola Bullock marched on during the 30th anniversary of the MLK Youth Rally Jan.19.

This year?s theme was ?Subscribe: A Walk Together in Love.? King?s words of  ?Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love,? and this generation?s social media usage inspired it.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:46:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Healthful Habitats: New partnership helps second graders learn about animals at zoo</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15598</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15598</guid>
         <description>Local high school students are helping to create thriving academic environments for several thousand second graders through a multi-agency partnership this year.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250122_094428_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:44:28 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>SCHOOL CLOSURE: Lincoln Public Schools cancels school for Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15597</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15597</guid>
         <description>Due to the extreme wind chills and dangerous conditions forecasted in the morning, Lincoln Public Schools has made the decision to cancel all classes and activities for Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250120_151004_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:10:04 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the January 14, 2025 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15593</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15593</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 01:41:20 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Scott students transform Adams kindergarten art projects</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15592</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15592</guid>
         <description>Scott Middle School students sewed together a winter wonderland of monsters for area kindergarteners to enjoy over the holiday break.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250113_143118_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:31:18 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Energizing Savings: Energy Star initiative benefits LPS students, staff, taxpayers</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15591</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15591</guid>
         <description>An Energy Star initiative is generating a record number of benefits for LPS students, staff and taxpayers this year.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250113_134450_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:44:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Constitutional Champions: Spartans, Silver Hawks advance to national We the People competition</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15590</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15590</guid>
         <description>High school students from East, Southwest and Northwest displayed their knowledge of American democracy during a recent state civics contest.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250113_132255_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:22:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - January 14, 2025</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15588</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15588</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 16:48:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Board of Education to vote on interim superintendent appointment Tuesday</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15587</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15587</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education announced Friday they will consider the appointment of John Skretta as interim superintendent at the next regular meeting scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 14. Skretta currently serves as the Lincoln Public Schools associate superintendent for Civic Engagement, a position he began in July 2024.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 13:27:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>TeamMates of the Month: Alyssa and Mary</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15585</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15585</guid>
         <description>Alyssa and Mary are January's TeamMates of the month.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20250107_100618_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:06:18 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS administrators announce future plans</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15584</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15584</guid>
         <description>Each year, school administrators who plan to retire or change positions at the end of the school year announce their intentions in January. Lincoln Public Schools congratulates the following principals on their upcoming retirements and career changes, effective June 30, 2025, and thank them for their years of dedicated service to our students and families.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:01:33 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Civic Engagement: Lincoln residents learn about LPS through Citizens Academy series</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15582</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15582</guid>
         <description>Members of the 2024 LPS Citizens Academy gained a great deal of information about the school district during five educational sessions this fall.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241230_082424_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 18:57:35 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Strehle to retire from LPS with surplus of memories, achievements</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15581</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15581</guid>
         <description>The inventory of positive words that could describe the impact of Dale Strehle?s career at Lincoln Public Schools could fill the entire LPS Distribution Center.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241230_083949_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 18:49:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Student News Desk: Behind the Beat - Southeast students learn lifelong skills from time in marching band</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15576</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15576</guid>
         <description>Southeast High School students gained many noteworthy skills from their marching band experience this fall.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241219_151434_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:14:34 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Rockets, Navigators share SkillsUSA knowledge at middle school conference</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15575</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15575</guid>
         <description>Seven LPS students enriched their leadership talents this month by sharing valuable SkillsUSA knowledge at a state middle school conference.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241219_145044_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:50:44 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Navigators spin webs of inclusivity during unified theater performance</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15574</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15574</guid>
         <description>North Star High School students spun webs of encouragement and inclusivity this fall during a unified theater production of a classic novel.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241219_143135_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:17:33 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Hanseling, Trejo-Amen capture state honors for work as school counselors</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15573</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15573</guid>
         <description>Nicki Hanseling and Mattie Trejo-Amen have earned places in the state spotlight for their roles as educational lighthouses for LPS students.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241220_095328_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:54:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Bay High students expand creative concepts with new VR equipment</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15572</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15572</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students are increasing their computer science knowledge this year through new virtual reality technology systems.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241219_083301_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:33:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Safe Surfers: Scott students gain internet safety tips from Google presentation</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15571</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15571</guid>
         <description>Scott Middle School sixth graders picked up internet safety tips from Google experts this week during an interactive presentation.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241219_082153_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:21:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>From shy to confident: The power of a literacy partnership between Dawes CLC and UNL</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15570</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15570</guid>
         <description>Leaders of the Dawes Community Learning Centers program have teamed up with the Kit and Dick Schmoker Reading Center to provide extra literacy pillars for students.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241216_090907_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:09:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Unified bowling strengthens student connections at LPS high schools</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15569</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15569</guid>
         <description>Many LPS students have formed strong friendships this fall through their participation in unified bowling activities.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241216_085358_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:52:44 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Park Middle School resource fair provides helping hands to LPS families</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15567</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15567</guid>
         <description>Park Middle School became a place where many helping hands could reach out into the community this fall during a resource fair.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241216_092201_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:34:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Partners in Code: LPS showcases computer science education at community event</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15565</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15565</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students decoded many computer science puzzles at a large technology education event.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241212_160625_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 22:06:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Brilliant Ballet: McPhee students learn about choreography, costuming in school</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15564</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15564</guid>
         <description>Dancers from three LPS high schools served as role models to McPhee Elementary School students this fall during Backstage at the Ballet lessons.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241212_155602_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:56:02 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of the December 10, 2024 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15563</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15563</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 02:28:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Anatomage Table helps Northwest students pursue healthcare dreams</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15562</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15562</guid>
         <description>Bryan College of Health Sciences Focus Program students are performing hundreds of virtual scientific experiments on an interactive Anatomage Table.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241210_111318_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:13:18 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Five LPS students qualify for NU Presidential Scholars Program for perfect ACT scores</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15561</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15561</guid>
         <description>Five LPS students were honored for compiling perfect scores on the ACT at a special ceremony Monday afternoon.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241210_105453_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:42:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Coding Confidence: Adams students design video games from computer class lessons</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15560</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15560</guid>
         <description>Fourth graders at Adams Elementary School created successful computer codes this fall by designing their own video games in class.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241209_082204_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:22:04 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - December 10, 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15559</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15559</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 Dec 2024 20:34:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS Superintendent Paul Gausman announces retirement</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15556</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15556</guid>
         <description>On Friday, Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent Paul Gausman announced in a letter to staff, families and the community a transition plan for his retirement as superintendent at the end of December.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241205_222958_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Sat, 07 Dec 2024 04:29:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students showcase cooking skills in 2024 LPS Culinary Competition</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15555</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15555</guid>
         <description>More than 200 Lincoln Public Schools students faced off in the 19th annual LPS Culinary Competition at Southeast Community College.

Young chefs from all LPS high schools and The Career Academy competed in early December to showcase their knowledge and talent in various events, including dessert plating, cooking entrees as a team and knife skills. </description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241205_185453_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:54:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Fund a Need campaign helps Huntington students build confidence</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15554</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15554</guid>
         <description>Huntington students are enjoying new cup stacking equipment as the result of a Fund a Need campaign through the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241204_121433_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:14:33 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Northeast students build bridges with retirees at intergenerational art show</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15553</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15553</guid>
         <description>Northeast High School students showcased their structural engineering knowledge this fall when they built relationship-based bridges with retired residents.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241204_111606_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:16:06 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Two LPS graduates return to help students with visual impairments</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15552</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15552</guid>
         <description>Brandon Peters and Sam Bomberger are paying it forward at Lincoln Public Schools by passing along their knowledge to students with visual impairments.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241203_082329_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:17:49 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Southeast, Southwest students earn top prize in high school journalism</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15551</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15551</guid>
         <description>Journalists in two Lincoln Public Schools classrooms created successful headlines this fall with their work on award-winning print publications.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241202_165758_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 22:57:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS celebrates significant increase in graduation rate, continues work in literacy</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15550</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15550</guid>
         <description>Officials at Lincoln Public School celebrated when they announced the district has reached its 2024-2029 LPS Strategic Plan goal of raising the district on-time LPS graduation rate to 87%, with a focus on reducing existing differentials between student groups.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:44:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the November 26, 2024 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15548</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15548</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 6:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 01:30:37 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Student News Desk: Bolivia native enjoys student experience at North Star</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15547</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15547</guid>
         <description>North Star High School student Mateo is enjoying his experience in the United States as part of an exchange program.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:58:21 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Clinton students travel back in time to experience thrill of Olympics</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15546</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15546</guid>
         <description>Clinton Elementary School students transported themselves back to 776 B.C. this fall when they held their own version of ancient Greece's most popular festival.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:51:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Fueling futures: Schoo students explore career paths during Black Hills Energy tour</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15545</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15545</guid>
         <description>Schoo Middle School students inspected lasers, carbon monoxide detectors and pieces of gas main pipes during a trip to one of the largest utilities providers in the Midwest this fall.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241126_083400_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:34:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - November 26, 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15544</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15544</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 26, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:30:24 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students explore hospitality and food science careers at Nebraska Innovation Campus</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15543</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15543</guid>
         <description>LPS students experienced a taste of several promising careers this fall when they visited the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Innovation Campus.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:30:19 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Mizerski finds fulfilling role as substitute teacher at LPS</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15542</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15542</guid>
         <description>Chuck Mizerski is making a Hall of Fame difference for Lincoln Public Schools children in a fulfilling role as a substitute teacher.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241122_102114_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:21:14 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Burbach earns Nebraska School Communicator of Year honor</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15540</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15540</guid>
         <description>Mindy Burbach was honored with a state award Wednesday morning for her work supporting Lincoln Public Schools students, staff and families.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241121_163416_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:29:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Ackah makes positive influence on Fredstrom students as paraeducator</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15539</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15539</guid>
         <description>Ackah makes positive influence on Fredstrom students as paraeducator</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241119_181947_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:12:21 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>A new spin on transportation: Riley CLC helps parents launch bike bus</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15537</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15537</guid>
         <description>Riley Elementary School students are pedaling along positive pathways this fall as members of a bike bus program.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241119_165922_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 22:55:02 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS high school students generate knowledge about electrical careers at fair</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15536</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15536</guid>
         <description>More than 200 LPS high school students plugged into powerful currents of knowledge this fall by learning about potential careers as electricians.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241118_130935_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:09:35 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS world language teachers honored for classroom talents</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15535</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15535</guid>
         <description>LPS teachers Terri Dimon, Ashton Krueger and Kelleen Rosebaugh are proving that the word &quot;excellence&quot; is spoken in every language.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241118_124820_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:11:38 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Baker guides LPS students in school psychology role</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15533</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15533</guid>
         <description>Troy Baker has uncovered many positive solutions for LPS students with his educational detective work as a school psychologist.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241115_164559_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 22:43:29 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students spread compassion at schools during World Kindness Day</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15531</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15531</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students pledged to spread kindness across their campuses with a special World Kindness Day initiative.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241115_082234_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:22:34 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Monster Mashup: Elliott and Lincoln High artists unite for special project</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15530</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15530</guid>
         <description>Students from Elliott Elementary School and Lincoln High School ensured that monster mania would run past its usual Halloween closing date this fall.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241113_162032_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:20:32 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the November 12, 2024 Lincoln Board of Education meetings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15528</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15528</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. You can read the highlights and watch the full video.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:42:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Barent earns statewide award for science education work</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15527</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15527</guid>
         <description>Betsy Barent has combined the molecules of knowledge, curiosity and mentorship into an award-winning science education career at Lincoln Public Schools.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241112_105505_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:55:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students honor veterans with many patriotic activities</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15526</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15526</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students celebrated Veterans Day with a wide range of patriotic activities across the city.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241111_180541_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:05:41 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Haack named interim principal at McPhee Elementary School</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15525</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15525</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announced on Wednesday that Theresa Haack will be the interim principal position at McPhee Elementary School.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 22:26:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education - November 12, 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15524</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15524</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a special meeting and a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 12, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:07:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Update given about the SRO program during 11/7 Safe and Successful Kids Interlocal Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15522</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15522</guid>
         <description>The Safe and Successful Kids (SSK) Interlocal Board, composed of members from both the Lincoln Board of Education and the City of Lincoln, held their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center in the Boardroom. The purpose of the meeting was to review the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program, School Perception and Discipline Data Reports for the 2023-2024 school year.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:44:22 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS nears record enrollment with 42,282 students in grades prekindergarten-12</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15521</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15521</guid>
         <description>The number of students enrolled at Lincoln Public Schools returned to pre-pandemic levels with 42,282 students in grades prekindergarten through 12th grades.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241107_142216_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:16:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Gabelhouse, Thomsen earn statewide honors for artistic teaching talents</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15520</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15520</guid>
         <description>Sarah Gabelhouse and Liz Thomsen are helping LPS students create artistic masterpieces in their classrooms with Picasso-level teaching strategies.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241106_082753_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:27:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>TeamMates of the Month: Michael and Nick</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15519</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15519</guid>
         <description>Michael and Nick are November's TeamMates of the month.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241104_165414_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 22:51:43 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Geothermal systems at LPS schools save approximately $4 million each year</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15518</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15518</guid>
         <description>Geothermal heating and cooling systems have saved LPS taxpayers millions of dollars in utility costs over the past three decades.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241104_084241_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:42:41 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Sheridan Elementary prepares students for civic engagement during 2024 LPS Student Vote</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15515</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15515</guid>
         <description>Thousands of students from across the Lincoln area learned about the voting process in the 2024 Lincoln Public Schools Student Vote event.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241101_101129_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 22:41:26 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS unveils bullying prevention toolkits for students, teachers</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15514</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15514</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools educators will have a brand-new box of tools to use this year to teach bullying prevention and response lessons across the city.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241029_084059_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:40:59 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Northeast students connect with retirees through pottery project</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15513</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15513</guid>
         <description>Northeast High School students are connecting pieces of the past, present and future through a pottery project with Eastmont Retirement Community residents.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241028_084958_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:49:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Matzen tallies rewarding career in leadership role at Southwest</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15512</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15512</guid>
         <description>John Matzen has solidified his spot as a source of guidance and encouragement to everyone on Southwest High School's campus.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241025_135433_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:54:33 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>McPhee principal Boden accepts position with F Street Community Center</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15511</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15511</guid>
         <description>McPhee Elementary Principal Chris Boden announced on Thursday that she accepted a position as Supervisor of the F Street Community Center. She will finish the semester at McPhee and begin her new role in January.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241025_113144_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:31:44 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS, Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools and ALLO Communications celebrate partnership and community impact</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15509</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15509</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools, the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools and ALLO Communications marked the success of their partnership, celebrating its profound impact on the Lincoln community, at a special event that took place at Union Bank Stadium ahead of the Lincoln Northwest football game Thursday night. </description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241024_211240_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:17:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Mickle students strengthen academic muscles through physical education class</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15507</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15507</guid>
         <description>LPS eighth graders are strengthening their muscles of confidence, perseverance and self-esteem through a new physical education class.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241023_152243_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:22:43 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS threat assessment team adds psychotherapist to assist with prevention, restoration work</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15506</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15506</guid>
         <description>Liesel Hogan is helping LPS students heal from traumatic experiences as the newest member of the LPS threat assessment team.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241023_150956_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:09:56 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Student News Desk: East Book Club helps Spartans showcase love of reading</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15505</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15505</guid>
         <description>East High School students are exploring their literary passions through a monthly book club in the school library.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241023_153436_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:40:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the Oct. 22, 2024 Lincoln Board of Education meetings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15504</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15504</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education held meetings on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2024 01:36:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Thomas uses Educator Interview Fair as springboard to fulfilling LPS career</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15503</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15503</guid>
         <description>A trip to an Educator Interview Fair helped Tori Thomas map out a fulfilling career as a social studies teacher at Northeast High School.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241021_171333_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 23:10:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Vercellino guides Robinson students on pathways to success</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15502</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15502</guid>
         <description>Jeff Vercellino is helping Robinson Elementary School students feel special, safe and successful through his role as building principal.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241021_165307_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 22:53:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education - October 22, 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15501</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15501</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a special meeting and a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 22, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 22:48:29 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Register to Attend Our Educator Interview Fair - Oct. 30</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15498</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15498</guid>
         <description>Certificated candidates interested in becoming a teacher (general, special education, early childhood), counselor, school psychologist, speech-language pathologist or school nurse within Lincoln Public Schools are eligible to attend our Educator Interview Fair.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:34:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Northwest students solve mysteries through forensic science class</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15497</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15497</guid>
         <description>Northwest High School students are learning how to gather facts and answer questions in a systematic way through an engaging forensic science class.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241016_102825_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:28:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Digital citizenship lessons help LPS students safely navigate online</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15496</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15496</guid>
         <description>LPS students are learning how to safely navigate the ocean-sized amount of information available online through digital citizenship lessons.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241014_085316_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:53:16 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Everts provides supportive presence as Park principal</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15495</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15495</guid>
         <description>Charlotte Everts is helping Park Middle School students feel safe, seen and heard with her encouraging work as school principal.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241014_090028_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:33:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Early College and Career STEM students forming college connections through UNL partnership</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15493</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15493</guid>
         <description>Northeast High School students are turning on faucets of knowledge through a unique partnership with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241011_083354_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 14:33:54 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS high school students explore futures at college fairs</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15492</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15492</guid>
         <description>Hundreds of Lincoln Public Schools students wrote future-seeking stories this fall when they attended informative college fairs.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241009_134704_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:47:04 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Making a difference: LPS bus drivers play important role in student wellbeing</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15491</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15491</guid>
         <description>Adam Woockman is creating bright moments for students each day through his work as a Lincoln Public Schools bus driver.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241009_131247_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:12:47 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the Oct. 8, 2024 Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 Regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15490</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15490</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 met for regular meetings on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2024 01:08:37 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Grant cultivates Farm to School lessons for Dawes students</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15489</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15489</guid>
         <description>LPS students at Dawes, Culler and Mickle expanded their educational horizons by visiting a working farm on the west edge of Lincoln.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241008_172205_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 23:22:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - Oct. 8, 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15487</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15487</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 will hold regular meetings on Tuesday, Oct. 8, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:49:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Scholar: Eden, Nebraska Business</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15486</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15486</guid>
         <description>Standing Bear High School student Eden has launched her future business career by enrolling in one of the newest LPS focus programs.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241002_122648_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:16:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Local author ignites creative spark, inspires future writers at North Star</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15485</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15485</guid>
         <description>North Star High School students learned about the art of storytelling from a published author who has penned award-winning words.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20241002_120055_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:26:02 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Community members celebrate formal dedication of Standing Bear High School</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15484</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15484</guid>
         <description>People from across Nebraska came to Standing Bear High School this past weekend for a special building dedication ceremony.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240930_144330_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:43:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lefler AVID students harvest knowledge, plant seeds about agriculture careers during UNL visit</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15482</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15482</guid>
         <description>Lefler Middle School AVID students learned about careers, corn and ways to calculate math problems during an educational field trip to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240927_163033_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 22:30:33 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Student News Desk: Southwest Hive Helpers plant positive experiences for school and community</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15479</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15479</guid>
         <description>Members of the Lincoln Southwest Hive Helpers are using their talents to give back to both the school and community.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240925_092748_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:27:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>East students gain insight from panel on Vietnam War</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15478</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15478</guid>
         <description>East High School students learned how primary sources can help them better understand both literature and history during a special panel about the Vietnam War.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240925_084641_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:46:41 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lakeview students learn language skills through farm experience</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15477</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15477</guid>
         <description>English Learners students at Lakeview Elementary School gained a world-sized amount of confidence during a trip to a Nebraska farm.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240925_082503_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:25:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the Sept. 24, 2024 Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 Regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15476</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15476</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 Board met for regular meetings on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 01:21:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Medical course enrollment sees healthy growth through LPS Focus Programs</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15475</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15475</guid>
         <description>A growing number of LPS students are taking medical-based classes through LPS Focus Programs like those offered at Northwest High School and The Career Academy.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240923_083205_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:32:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Community invited to Lincoln Standing Bear High School dedication ceremony Sept. 29</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15474</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15474</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public School invites the community to a special dedication ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 29, starting at 1 p.m. at Lincoln Standing Bear High School.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 21:09:28 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - Sept. 24, 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15473</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15473</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 will hold regular meetings on Tuesday, Sept. 24, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 21:06:34 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Record number of LPS students earn top scores on AP exams</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15472</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15472</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students are charting successful courses for their futures by taking Advanced Placement tests in record numbers.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240920_115214_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 17:52:14 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Collaboration between educators and Equity Cadre creates stronger science assessments</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15471</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15471</guid>
         <description>Future science tests may appear differently thanks to a first-of-its-kind collaboration between members of the Lincoln Public Schools Equity Cadre and educators.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240920_105329_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:53:29 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>East students enjoy legal learning lessons with Nebraska Court of Appeals</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15468</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15468</guid>
         <description>East High School students watched the Constitution change from textbook-based theory to real-life history during a special event with the Nebraska Court of Appeals.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240917_165539_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 22:55:39 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Holmes families have fun with bike and garden night activities</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15467</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15467</guid>
         <description>Holmes Elementary School students enjoyed an entertaining evening by riding bicycles, roaming through a garden and relishing tasty ice-flavored treats.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240916_133231_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:29:33 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Science Focus Program students shine at national tournament</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15466</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15466</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students shared their scientific knowledge of subjects ranging from astronomy to robotics at a national tournament in Michigan.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240916_131437_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:08:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Kloefkorn students spark imaginations with creative twist</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15465</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15465</guid>
         <description>Kloefkorn Elementary School students are solving problems in imaginative ways through a new curriculum concept in art classrooms.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240913_133534_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:35:34 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Making a difference: LPS early intervention programs key to student success</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15464</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15464</guid>
         <description>LPS early childhood staff are making a difference for hundreds of children each year through their early intervention program.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240913_130848_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:08:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Community Awareness Event: Building Resilience - Promoting Mental Wellness for our Youth</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15463</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15463</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools is partnering with School Community Intervention and Prevention (SCIP) and Region V Systems to put on valuable community presentations about how to support the health and well-being of our community?s youth.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2024 18:16:24 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Sept. 12, 2024 - Information for families</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15461</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15461</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Police have confirmed there are no active threats towards any of our schools at this time. Please share this with your student if they reach out to you with concerns.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:52:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Zeman students honor rescue crews on Patriot Day</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15460</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15460</guid>
         <description>Zeman Elementary School students expressed their gratitude to Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews with gifts of flowers, artwork and large smiles on Patriot Day.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240911_163013_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 22:30:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Southwest students gain lifelong skills through Outdoor Adventure class</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15459</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15459</guid>
         <description>Southwest High School students are taking educational expeditions this fall through a wide range of Outdoor Adventure activities.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240911_082433_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:24:33 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the Sept. 10, 2024 Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 Regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15458</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15458</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and the Educational Service Unit 18 held regular meetings on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2024 01:52:39 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>School safety and resources for families</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15457</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15457</guid>
         <description>A message from Superintendent Dr. Paul Gausman to the staff, students and families of Lincoln Public Schools.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 22:32:41 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Hope Squads support classmates with suicide prevention video</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15456</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15456</guid>
         <description>Hope Squad members from across LPS are playing key roles in a new video for National Suicide Prevention Month.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240910_122103_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:21:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS clubs and activities: A winning formula for student success</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15455</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15455</guid>
         <description>Students across Lincoln Public Schools are forming winning academic and social equations through their involvement in clubs and activities.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240909_155113_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 21:51:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - Sept. 10, 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15454</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15454</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 will hold regular meetings on Tuesday, Sept. 10, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:15:14 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students showcase language skills with Nebraska Seals of Biliteracy</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15452</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15452</guid>
         <description>Twenty-four Lincoln Public Schools students passed important global communications milestones this summer by earning Nebraska Seals of Biliteracy.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240906_141630_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:16:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the August 27, 2024 Lincoln Board of Education Regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15448</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15448</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:37:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the 8/26 Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 budget hearings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15447</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15447</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and the Educational Service Unit 18 met for its annual public hearings on budget and tax requests on Monday, Aug. 26, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 01:00:17 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - Aug. 26 &amp; 27</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15445</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15445</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 will hold several meetings Aug. 26 and 27, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 22:18:02 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Switching gears: Palmer prepares students for life's journey at Belmont</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15443</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15443</guid>
         <description>Lindsey Palmer is planning to lead Lincoln Public Schools students on many educational journeys in his second career as a Belmont Elementary School teacher.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240823_083012_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:30:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Fresh Start: LPS preschool students thrive in new learning environment</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15442</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15442</guid>
         <description>Lincoln's littlest learners will now have a larger amount of space to socialize, solve problems and experience success in their preschool classrooms.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240821_110345_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:03:45 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>You're invited: Open House at LPS Welcome Center for English Learners</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15441</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15441</guid>
         <description>As part of Lincoln?s Welcoming Week activities, LPS would like to invite the community to an open house at the Welcome Center for English Learners on Friday, Sept, 13, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., at 936 N. 70th Street (the north side of the Meadowlane Shopping Center).</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 20:45:23 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Scott students enjoy shining moments on first day of school</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15440</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15440</guid>
         <description>Hundreds of sixth graders enjoyed a supernova-level day when they launched their educational careers at Scott Middle School.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240819_085807_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:58:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS families connect with supports and information during English Learners event</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15439</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15439</guid>
         <description>Dozens of Lincoln Public Schools employees and families spoke the universal language of kindness with each other during a special event for English Learners students.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240819_084549_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:45:49 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Students, teachers see positive outcomes from digital hall passes and cellphone expectations</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15437</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15437</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students and teachers are preparing to continue the momentum from the implementation of a digital hall pass system and new electronic device expectations.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240814_171425_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 23:14:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS teachers build student success through PROMISES grant program</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15436</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15436</guid>
         <description>LPS educators will have more instruments in their teaching toolboxes this year thanks to a special graduate-level program at Nebraska Wesleyan University.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240814_102902_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:29:02 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Southwest volleyball players earn national award for academic excellence</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15435</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15435</guid>
         <description>Southwest High School volleyball players soared into prestigious academic heights this past school year with top-flight efforts in the classroom.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240814_100355_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:03:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the August 13, 2024 Lincoln Board of Education Regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15434</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15434</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 13, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2024 01:20:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - August 12, 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15432</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15432</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 12, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 11:19:17 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Standing Bear students prepare for strong year of growth at school</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15431</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15431</guid>
         <description>Standing Bear High School students are looking forward to a school year that will feature strong growth in enrollment, friendships and academic and extracurricular opportunities.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:22:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Growing program provides more students access to school meals</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15430</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15430</guid>
         <description>Thousands of Lincoln Public Schools students will have access to free meals for the 2024-25 school year through the expansion of a federal breakfast and lunch program.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240809_095200_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:52:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>New turf playing surfaces to benefit hundreds of LPS students</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15427</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15427</guid>
         <description>Hundreds of smiling students will have fun on new turf surfaces when they run across LPS playgrounds this fall.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240807_110419_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:04:19 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Knights pocket national awards for American history knowledge</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15426</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15426</guid>
         <description>History proved to be a winning subject for Southeast High School students at one of the largest school-based social studies contests in the country.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240807_082716_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 14:27:16 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Kindergarteners leap into school with Jumpstart activities</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15425</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15425</guid>
         <description>LPS students received a solid foundation for their academic futures this summer after taking part in Kindergarten Jumpstart activities.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240806_114201_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:42:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Two LPS young creatives earn national tributes for writing, artistic talents</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15424</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15424</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students Gabi and Cheryl used their creative talents to collect national awards in writing and art contests this year.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240805_084736_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 14:46:23 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Putting the pieces together: Learning about LPS helps educators prepare for success</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15421</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15421</guid>
         <description>Hundreds of educators launched their careers at LPS this week with enriching professional development activities.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240802_084932_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:49:32 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Preschool students make academic melodies during summer</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15420</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15420</guid>
         <description>Dozens of LPS students composed academic melodies this summer by taking part in noteworthy preschool activities.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240802_082308_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:23:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of the July 23, 2024 Lincoln Board of Education work session, regular meeting and ESU 18 meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15418</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15418</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 met on Tuesday, July 23, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 01:58:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - July 23, 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15416</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15416</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 will hold several meetings on Tuesday, July 23, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:15:37 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS students collect classroom knowledge at national education conference</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15415</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15415</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students discovered their potential for becoming excellent educators this summer during a trip to a national conference.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240712_114558_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:40:18 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS students ace academic tests in team activities</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15414</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15414</guid>
         <description>LPS varsity teams flew into prestigious academic heights this past year by earning the Nebraska Coaches Association Team Academic Excellence Award.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240712_112435_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:11:24 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS students bank winning marks in state, national business leadership contests</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15411</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15411</guid>
         <description>LPS students created winning portfolios this year with high-performing marks in state and national business contests.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240712_091907_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:19:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Summer school helps LPS students prepare for successful careers</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15410</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15410</guid>
         <description>LPS students are building their futures thanks to the constructive lessons they learned in summer school classrooms.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240712_083947_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 14:39:47 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS students enjoy sound of music at Pound band camp</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15409</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15409</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students reached noteworthy destinations this summer after walking on musical trails at Pound Middle School.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240710_095840_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:34:33 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS speech, debate teams express winning words at nationals</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15408</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15408</guid>
         <description>Students from East, Southeast and Southwest captured major honors at this summer's National Speech and Debate Tournament.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240709_163748_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 22:37:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Building renovations to greet Mickle Missiles when they return for classes</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15406</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15406</guid>
         <description>A new building renovation project will give Mickle Middle School students more chances to fly in successful academic orbits.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240701_085017_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:50:17 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Southwest students win national award for unified yearbook</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15405</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15405</guid>
         <description>The heartfelt determination of Southwest High School students to include everyone in the yearbook process has resulted in national recognition for the Silver Hawks.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240628_114820_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 17:48:20 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of the June 25, 2024 Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15403</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15403</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 met for regular meetings on Tuesday, June 25, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 02:17:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Lincoln Board of Education previews Preliminary Proposed LPS 2024-2025 Budget, requests community feedback</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15402</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15402</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education held a work session on Tuesday, June 25, to preview the Preliminary Proposed LPS 2024-2025 Budget as presented by Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs Liz Standish.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:03:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Northeast welders learn valuable lessons through expanded mentorship program</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15401</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15401</guid>
         <description>Northeast students are rocketing into valuable welding careers through a new mentorship program at the high school.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240625_140120_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 20:01:20 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS students shine in SkillsUSA state events</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15400</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15400</guid>
         <description>LPS students struck gold, silver and bronze this spring by minting multiple medals at the Nebraska SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240625_134409_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:44:09 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Board approves 2024-2025 negotiated agreements with employee groups</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15399</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15399</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:48:22 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS middle school Honors Cadre students celebrate achievements</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15398</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15398</guid>
         <description>Dozens of LPS middle school students marked a milestone in their lives this spring when they celebrated their Honors Cadre achievements.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240624_083115_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:31:15 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - June 25, 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15397</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15397</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 will hold several meetings on Tuesday, June 25, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 22:05:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS students grow knowledge at major FFA, land judging events</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15395</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15395</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students used their agricultural knowledge to produce major accomplishments in FFA and land judging activities.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240621_090147_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:01:47 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Science Focus Program students secure major honors at state science fair</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15394</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15394</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students turned their scientific knowledge into state-level achievements this spring through their involvement with the Science Focus Program.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240621_083944_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:31:17 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Smith collects state award for FCS teaching talents</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15393</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15393</guid>
         <description>Scott Middle School students enjoyed walking into Tia Smith's classroom this year because they knew they would leave with a full plate of important knowledge.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240617_094658_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 15:46:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Northeast students build hope for Lincoln family with 30th new home</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15391</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15391</guid>
         <description>Northeast High School students turned their construction talents into a community-building activity this school year by creating a new house for a Lincoln family.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240614_082935_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:29:35 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Jamil, Bryan Community</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15390</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15390</guid>
         <description>The mission of Lincoln Public Schools is to prepare ALL students for successful careers, lifelong learning and civic engagement.

High school graduation is a culmination of our scholars' and educators' hard work toward this significant milestone. 

The LPS Focus Programs? core values of exploration, education, engagement and empowerment are beliefs rooted in the overall LPS mission and the school district?s commitment to high school graduation. 

Read how Bryan Community Focus Program senior Jamil used LPS Focus Programs to Launch at LPS in this Q&amp;A.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240613_151623_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 21:16:23 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Kramer helps feed thousands of Pound students through recipes of kindness</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15389</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15389</guid>
         <description>Sue Kramer has used the ingredients of kindness, thoughtfulness and care to create successful recipes for thousands of Pound Middle School students.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240612_083548_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:35:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of the June 11, 2024 Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15388</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15388</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 met for regular meetings on Tuesday, June 11, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:38:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Lefler students embrace personal history during embroidery project</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15387</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15387</guid>
         <description>Lefler Middle School students stitched together significant moments of their personal histories this spring during an artistic social studies project.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240611_084944_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:49:44 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Denzel, The Career Academy</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15386</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15386</guid>
         <description>The mission of Lincoln Public Schools is to prepare ALL students for successful careers, lifelong learning and civic engagement.

High school graduation is a culmination of our scholars' and educators' hard work toward this significant milestone. 

The LPS Focus Programs core values of exploration, education, engagement and empowerment are beliefs rooted in the overall LPS mission and the school district?s commitment to high school graduation. 

Read how senior Denzel used The Career Academy (TCA) to Launch at LPS in this Q&amp;A.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240610_165626_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 22:56:26 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS students capture top honors at national speech tournament</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15385</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15385</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students showcased their speaking skills this spring by capturing top honors in a national speech tournament.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240611_082205_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:38:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Khalid, Science</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15384</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15384</guid>
         <description>The mission of Lincoln Public Schools is to prepare ALL students for successful careers, lifelong learning and civic engagement.

High school graduation is a culmination of our scholars' and educators' hard work toward this significant milestone. 

The LPS Focus Programs? core values of exploration, education, engagement and empowerment are beliefs rooted in the overall LPS mission and the school district?s commitment to high school graduation. 

Read how Science Focus Program senior Khalid used LPS Focus Programs to Launch at LPS in this Q&amp;A.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240607_164742_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 22:47:42 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 Regular Meetings - June 11, 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15383</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15383</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 will hold regular meetings on Tuesday, June 11, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 21:00:14 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS students get a boost with first school district-wide AP exam prep sessions</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15382</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15382</guid>
         <description>More than 300 Lincoln Public Schools ninth-grade students got the chance to refine their Human Geography knowledge before the Advanced Placement (AP) exam this spring. 

LPS and Nebraska Wesleyan University invited students from all eight high schools and the school district?s focus programs to a special weekend test preparation session on NWU?s campus for the first time this spring.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240606_165342_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 22:53:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Finley leaves lasting legacy as Southwest wrestling coach</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15380</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15380</guid>
         <description>Aaron Finley has left a lasting legacy in Southwest High School's wrestling room with his ability to speak encouraging words to students.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240605_084942_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:49:42 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Vaishvika, International Baccalaureate (IB)</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15379</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15379</guid>
         <description>The mission of Lincoln Public Schools is to prepare ALL students for successful careers, lifelong learning and civic engagement.

High school graduation is a culmination of our scholars' and educators' hard work toward this significant milestone. 

The LPS Focus Programs' core values of exploration, education, engagement and empowerment are beliefs rooted in the overall LPS mission and the school district?s commitment to high school graduation. 

Read how International Baccalaureate (IB) senior Vaishvika used LPS Focus Programs to Launch at LPS in this Q&amp;A.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240603_153116_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 21:31:16 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students find success at UNL Language Fair</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15378</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15378</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students spoke words of respect, enthusiasm and discovery this spring during their time at the UNL Language Fair.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:25:52 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Bay High seniors capture memorable moments for Yankee Hill peers</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15377</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15377</guid>
         <description>The clicking of cameras led to many friendly conversations between students from Bay High Focus Program and Yankee Hill Education Center this spring.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 14:26:14 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Alex, Bryan College of Health Sciences</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15376</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15376</guid>
         <description>The mission of Lincoln Public Schools is to prepare ALL students for successful careers, lifelong learning and civic engagement.

High school graduation is a culmination of our scholars' and educators' hard work toward this significant milestone. 

The LPS Focus Programs core values of exploration, education, engagement and empowerment are beliefs rooted in the overall LPS mission and the school district?s commitment to high school graduation. 

Read how senior Alex used the Bryan College of Health Sciences Focus Program at Northwest to Launch at LPS in this Q&amp;A.</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 23:40:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Kahoa students plant memories during special tree lesson in park</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15373</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15373</guid>
         <description>Kahoa Elementary School students expanded their learning roots this spring with an activity that helped both themselves and the environment.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 16:24:06 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the May 28, 2024 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15372</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15372</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, My 28, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 29 May 2024 01:06:18 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Student-artists shine at 2024 Secondary District Art Show</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15371</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15371</guid>
         <description>Hundreds of middle and high school students showcased their talents at this spring's secondary district art show.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240528_150330_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 21:03:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS senior finds direction through Graduation Pathways program</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15370</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15370</guid>
         <description>Clara walked across stage with her LPS classmates this spring after enjoying successful moments in the Graduation Pathways program.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240529_102735_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 20:26:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Southeast senior prepares for takeoff after high school success</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15369</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15369</guid>
         <description>Southeast High School senior Porter is preparing to fly into successful skies after gaining a stratosphere-sized amount of knowledge on campus.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240524_150533_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 21:05:33 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Board to consider updated facilities plan and proposed construction project at Yankee Hill</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15368</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15368</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Board of Education members will consider revising the school district?s ten-year facilities and infrastructure plan to include a new 47,000-square-foot facility at the Yankee Hill Education Center site.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 19:58:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Fourth graders travel back in time at one-room schoolhouse</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15366</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15366</guid>
         <description>Wysong Elementary School fourth graders opened their calendars to 1892 this spring during an immersive visit to a one-room schoolhouse.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240524_082255_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 14:22:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - May 28, 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15365</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15365</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 28, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 02:48:41 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Scott Chopped creates recipes for student learning</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15364</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15364</guid>
         <description>Scott students created winning recipes this spring during a cooking contest that emphasized teamwork, time management and top-level organization.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240522_124541_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 18:45:41 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Arts and Humanities Focus Program crafts a community over 25 years</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15363</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15363</guid>
         <description>The Arts and Humanities Focus Program hit a special milestone this year.  The program celebrated 25 years by welcoming current and past students, staff and families to an open house in April. </description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 17:08:35 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Hannah, Early College and Career STEM</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15362</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15362</guid>
         <description>The mission of Lincoln Public Schools is to prepare ALL students for successful careers, lifelong learning and civic engagement.

High school graduation is a culmination of our scholars' and educators' hard work toward this significant milestone. 

The LPS Focus Programs core values of exploration, education, engagement and empowerment are beliefs rooted in the overall LPS mission and the school district?s commitment to high school graduation. 

Read how Early College and Career STEM senior Hannah used LPS Focus Programs to Launch at LPS in this Q&amp;A.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 16:56:37 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting Notice: Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 Organization Special Meetings - May 20, 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15357</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15357</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and Education Service Unit (ESU) 18 will hold special meetings on Monday, May 20, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. The purpose of these special meetings are for the annual organization which includes the election of officers and voting to affirm current policies and regulations.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 12:50:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln High senior defies expectations and inspires peers</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15355</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15355</guid>
         <description>Lincoln High senior Zion has become a role model for students and staff by showcasing strong leadership skills in all of his endeavors.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240517_105257_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 16:52:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Robb receives heartfelt recognition with Scottish Rite Educator of the Year honor</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15354</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15354</guid>
         <description>Irving Middle School students and staff sang the praises of Mike Robb this spring when he received one of the school district's most prestigious awards.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240516_164446_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 22:44:46 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Julio, Aviation and Technical Education</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15352</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15352</guid>
         <description>The mission of Lincoln Public Schools is to prepare ALL students for successful careers, lifelong learning and civic engagement.

High school graduation is a culmination of our scholars' and educators' hard work toward this significant milestone. 

The LPS Focus Programs core values of exploration, education, engagement and empowerment are beliefs rooted in the overall LPS mission and the school district?s commitment to high school graduation. 

Read how Aviation and Technical Education Focus Program at North Star High School senior Julio used LPS Focus Programs to Launch at LPS in this Q&amp;A.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 22:06:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS Equity Cadre focuses on future during annual State of Diversity talk</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15351</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15351</guid>
         <description>LPS Equity Cadre members shared an empowering message during several State of Diversity talks this spring.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240515_160514_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 22:05:14 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the May 14, 2024 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15350</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15350</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, My 14, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. You can watch the full video and read the summary.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 02:35:28 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Board of Education approves pay increase for several staff groups, designates Juneteenth as paid holiday for 260-day employees</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15349</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15349</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education approved one-year negotiated agreements with seven employee groups on Tuesday night during their regular meeting that includes pay increases for employees that support teaching and learning. In addition, Juneteenth will be designated as a paid holiday moving forward starting on June 19, 2024, for employees who work year-round.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 01:33:51 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Standing Bear High School students learn lessons of unity, acceptance</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15348</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15348</guid>
         <description>A family descendant of Chief Standing Bear taught Lincoln Public Schools students important cultural lessons this spring.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240515_161027_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 16:40:20 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - May 14, 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15347</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15347</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 14, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 19:14:29 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS and Huskers link up to build future leaders with annual event</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15346</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15346</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools elementary students laid the groundwork to become the next generation of leaders this spring.

Nearly 100 LPS students in grades 3-5 participated in the annual Link N Leaders event. They were nominated by their school?s administrators to participate in an afternoon of character-building activities with Husker student-athletes hosted by the LPS Special Education Department and Nebraska Athletics.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 17:05:04 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Northwest senior soars towards the future with hope</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15345</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15345</guid>
         <description>Northwest High School senior Kassidy is planning to give future students the type of hope she has received from many others on campus.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240514_104611_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 14:59:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Watch &quot;Classroom Calling&quot; featuring Olivia Thorell</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15343</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15343</guid>
         <description>Olivia Thorell, a fourth-grade teacher at Campbell Elementary, offers a fresh perspective on Lincoln Public Schools, shaped by her teaching experience out of state.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240510_111226_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 17:12:26 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS engages community partners to support student mental health</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15340</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15340</guid>
         <description>Skilled mental health professionals from across the area are helping support the well-being of many LPS students.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240508_151628_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2024 21:16:28 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>TeamMates of the Month: Kennadi and Kendra</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15339</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15339</guid>
         <description>Kennadi and Kendra are May's TeamMates of the month.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240507_104553_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 16:45:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>New precision machining course opens doors for Independence Academy students</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15337</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15337</guid>
         <description>Independence Academy students are proving that every goal is possible through their involvement in a new precision machining class at The Career Academy.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240503_160608_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 22:06:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Yankee Hill graduate inspires others with determination, perseverance</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15336</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15336</guid>
         <description>Yankee Hill Education Center graduate Amari has written a success story with words like perseverance, determination and encouragement.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240503_155057_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 21:50:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Arnold students gain legal insight through Goldilocks mock trial</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15335</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15335</guid>
         <description>Arnold Elementary School students learned about the legal system this spring by examining the case of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240503_082508_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 14:25:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>World-class jazz violinist leads LPS orchestra students</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15333</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15333</guid>
         <description>Orchestra students from seven LPS high schools learned from one of the top jazz violinists in the world during a special clinic this spring.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240501_095311_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 15:53:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS Learning Lunch focuses on legislative changes and the LPS budget process</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15331</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15331</guid>
         <description>School and community members gained key knowledge about the upcoming LPS budgetary process during a special presentation April 25.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240430_130622_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:06:22 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students capture major honors at state journalism contests</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15330</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15330</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students had plenty of good news to share this spring after winning multiple state journalism awards.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240430_124045_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:40:45 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Southwest senior creates harmony throughout high school career</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15329</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15329</guid>
         <description>Southwest senior Ava has composed a symphony of uplifting notes throughout her high school career.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240429_140313_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:03:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>North Star senior shines bright with selfless attitude</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15327</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15327</guid>
         <description>North Star senior Brianna has relied on humility, helpfulness and hard work to become a shining star at school.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240426_131807_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:18:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Greater Than One District Inclusion Summit builds bridges among metro school districts</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15325</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15325</guid>
         <description>LPS students shared smiles and constructed lifelong leadership skills at the Greater Than One District Inclusion Summit.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240425_093914_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:39:14 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Senior: Tatyana, Bay High</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15324</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15324</guid>
         <description>The mission of Lincoln Public Schools is to prepare ALL students for successful careers, lifelong learning and civic engagement.

High school graduation is a culmination of our scholars' and educators' hard work toward this significant milestone. 

The LPS Focus Programs core values of exploration, education, engagement and empowerment are beliefs rooted in the overall LPS mission and the school district?s commitment to high school graduation. 

Read how Bay High Focus Program senior, Tatyana, used LPS Focus Programs to Launch at LPS in this Q&amp;A.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240424_143538_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:35:38 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Elementary students showcase talent during district art show</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15323</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15323</guid>
         <description>The positive power of art was on full display this spring during the 2024 elementary district art show.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240424_083551_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:35:51 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the April 23, 2024 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15322</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15322</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 23, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 02:23:06 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Community combats child hunger with 17th annual Extra Mile Walk</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15321</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15321</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students, families, staff and educators came together to help combat child hunger during the 17th annual Extra Mile Walk at East High School April 20. 

The LPS tradition is a partnership between the Food Bank of Lincoln to raise awareness and support for the nonprofit?s Backpack program. The donations also help aid the Food Bank?s food markets and pantries at LPS schools.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:05:09 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students earn state honors at FCCLA convention</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15320</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15320</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students and staff returned from this spring's Nebraska Family, Career and Community Leaders of America State Leadership Conference with multiple honors.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:50:14 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Uniting through harmony: Martinez celebrates culture and diversity through LPS music workshops</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15319</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15319</guid>
         <description>Lincoln musician Daniel Martinez is teaching LPS students that the language of kindness and respect is as easy to understand as do-re-mi.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240422_150235_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:02:35 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>East senior encourages student leadership through kindness and positivity</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15318</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15318</guid>
         <description>East High School senior Musab is spreading kindness and joy across campus with a heart as big as the Grand Canyon.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240422_082530_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:25:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - April 23, 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15317</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15317</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 23, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 23:08:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS to host Learning Lunch to discuss legislative changes and next year?s budget planning</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15316</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15316</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools invites the community to a special Learning Lunch on Thursday, April 25, starting at noon.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:15:45 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meadow Lane wins 2024 Inspire School of the Year Award</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15314</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15314</guid>
         <description>Meadow Lane Elementary School students and staff celebrated on April 18 after receiving the 2024 Inspire School of the Year Award from the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools.</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:56:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Register to Attend Our Educator Interview Fair - May 10</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15313</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15313</guid>
         <description>Certificated candidates interested in becoming a teacher (general, special education, early childhood), counselor, school psychologist, speech-language pathologist or school nurse within Lincoln Public Schools are eligible to attend our Educator Interview Fair.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 21:56:26 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>New fashion and design class helps LPS students craft their path to success</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15312</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15312</guid>
         <description>LPS high school students are learning about everything from textiles to paint textures in a new fashion and interior design course.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240417_143608_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 20:36:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Thinking about it differently: LPS supports future teachers at apprenticeship program event</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15311</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15311</guid>
         <description>Eight LPS employees are planning to help future generations of students through the new Nebraska Teacher Apprenticeship Program.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240417_082954_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:29:54 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Northeast senior writes story of resilience during time in school hallways</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15309</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15309</guid>
         <description>Northeast senior Yelaniya has written a life script that now includes words such as Student Council member, peer mediator, elementary school mentor and treasured friend.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:16:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Signing day: LHS seniors commit to be future educators</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15308</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15308</guid>
         <description>Six Lincoln High School seniors took an important step toward their future teaching goals during a Project RAICES signing day event.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240415_134939_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:49:39 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Irving teacher Mike Robb named 2024 Scottish Rite Educator of the Year</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15307</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15307</guid>
         <description>Irving Middle School vocal music teacher Mike Robb is the 2024 Scottish Rite Educator of the Year. 

His family, Lincoln Public Schools leaders and local Scottish Rite Organization chapter members surprised Robb during a school assembly in Irving?s auditorium on April 12.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 23:07:31 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Humann students soar into happy worlds at new art show</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15305</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15305</guid>
         <description>Humann Elementary School students created a galaxy-sized amount of smiles with their work at the inaugural Humann Glow Art Show.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240410_154412_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 21:44:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Metteer receives prestigious music award for Southeast teaching career</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15304</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15304</guid>
         <description>R.J. Metteer</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 21:15:09 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the April 9, 2024 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15303</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15303</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 9, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2024 02:31:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Arts and Humanities 25th anniversary celebration on April 12, 5:30 - 7 p.m.</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15302</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15302</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools invites the community to a special open house on Friday, April 12, from 5:30 -7 p.m. as the Arts and Humanities Focus Program celebrates 25 years.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240409_162015_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 22:20:15 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students shine at state DECA, HOSA conferences</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15301</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15301</guid>
         <description>LPS students recently turned their business and health knowledge into bright results at a pair of state conferences.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240408_130943_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:09:43 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS girls wrestling programs see growth in second year</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15300</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15300</guid>
         <description>A larger number of Lincoln Public Schools girls used the words takedown, reversal and pin in their everyday conversations this winter.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240408_110407_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:04:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - April 9, 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15299</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15299</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 9, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 22:56:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>TCA workshop inspires future leaders in education</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15298</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15298</guid>
         <description>Dozens of future educators enjoyed learning about the profession during a special workshop at The Career Academy.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240405_142027_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 20:10:34 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>East senior selected for United States Youth Senate Program</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15296</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15296</guid>
         <description>A trip to Washington, D.C., is the latest impressive achievement for an East High School student who is a cancer researcher, speech leader and friendly senior.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240404_082819_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:28:19 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lux students generate recognition with 2024 Future City competition</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15295</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15295</guid>
         <description>Lux Middle School students created bright results with their work in an international Future City contest.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240403_112615_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:26:15 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students learn tips about writing trade from state authors</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15294</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15294</guid>
         <description>More than 60 LPS eighth graders made paragraphs, poems and pencils all part of their day at this year's Writers Write Workshop.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240403_082653_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:26:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>TeamMates of the Month: Vann and Brooklynn</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15293</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15293</guid>
         <description>Vann and Brooklynn are April's TeamMates of the month.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240402_151544_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 21:15:44 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students secure state awards for stellar artwork</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15290</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15290</guid>
         <description>More than three dozen LPS students earned prestigious state awards for their talents in all types of artistic mediums.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240328_105127_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:51:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Students mark 75th LPS music festival with scores of successful notes</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15289</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15289</guid>
         <description>Hundreds of LPS students produced scores of successful notes during the 75th annual All-City Music Festival.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240327_112058_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:20:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the March 26, 2024 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15288</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15288</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 26, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 03:44:44 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students ignited their creative minds at 2024 Science and Engineering Fair</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15287</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15287</guid>
         <description>Curiosity and creativity collided at the 2024 Lincoln Public Schools Science and Engineering Fair. 

More than 170 LPS students in grades 5-8 participated in the fair at the Sandhills Global Event Center in March.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240326_135523_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 19:55:23 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students excel at state debate contest</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15286</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15286</guid>
         <description>Students from five Lincoln Public Schools debate teams formed winning arguments at the 2024 state championships.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240326_113837_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:38:37 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - March 26, 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15285</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15285</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 26, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:03:34 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Irving interweaves families? stories through ?One Book, One Family? club</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15283</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15283</guid>
         <description>Irving Middle School is connecting its students and families one book at a time. 

The school?s ?One Book, One Family? book club meets monthly in the evening allowing the Aardvarks to build bonds inside and outside the classroom through literature.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240322_130415_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 19:04:15 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Schoo students secure national recognition for literary magazine</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15281</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15281</guid>
         <description>National judges have given Schoo Middle School's literary magazine two thumbs up for its excellence in poetry, artwork and writing.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240319_153147_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 21:31:47 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS empowers student civic engagement with voter registration drives</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15280</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15280</guid>
         <description>Dozens of Northwest High School students exercised their civic rights during the school?s first-ever student voter registration in early March.

A handful of Falcons helped their peers sign up to vote or walked them through how to change their previous registration. Any student turning 18 before the General Election on Nov. 5 could register</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:45:09 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Intramurals help LPS students coin success stories over past 40 years</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15279</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15279</guid>
         <description>LPS middle school students marked the 40th anniversary of speech, debate and creative drama activities with a public celebration.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240315_092816_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:28:16 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Southeast woodworking project turns old plastics into new picnic table</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15277</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15277</guid>
         <description>Southeast High School students are creating a picnic table from plastic-generated recycled lumber in their woodworking class this semester.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240312_083039_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:30:39 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students chart their course through Rock the Trades Career Fair</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15276</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15276</guid>
         <description>More than 180 LPS students pointed their futures in a positive direction during the Rock the Trades Career Fair.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240311_082902_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:29:02 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Scholar: Anya, International Baccalaureate (IB)</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15275</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15275</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools Focus Programs are a customized high school experience rooted in connection and opportunities. 

LPS offers almost a dozen focus programs for our scholars, like Lincoln High School senior Anya, to choose their journeys.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240308_171525_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:15:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS announces principal changes for the 2024-25 school year</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15273</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15273</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announced several school principal changes for the 2024-2025 school year.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:38:54 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>John Skretta named LPS Associate Superintendent for Civic Engagement</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15272</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15272</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent Paul Gausman announced on Wednesday that John Skretta will be the next Associate Superintendent for Civic Engagement starting July 1. Skretta will follow John Neal, who announced his retirement in January.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240306_074101_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:41:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Information on LB 1316 and LB 1241 and the potential impact on Lincoln Public Schools</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15271</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15271</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public School Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs Liz Standish provided an informational update on proposed Nebraska Legislative Bills 1316 and 1241 during the regular Lincoln Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 01:35:09 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>TeamMates of the Month: Jada and Doug</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15269</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15269</guid>
         <description>Jada and Doug are March's TeamMates of the month.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240305_113303_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:33:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Ladd showcases important role of school social workers at LPS</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15268</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15268</guid>
         <description>Allen Ladd is helping LPS students build bridges to positive futures with his contributions as a school social worker.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240304_120157_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:01:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students reap benefits of school breakfast program</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15267</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15267</guid>
         <description>Thousands of Lincoln Public Schools students are benefiting from nutritious breakfasts in their buildings this year.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240304_114708_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:42:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Culler students celebrate hopeful, welcoming attitudes at assembly</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15266</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15266</guid>
         <description>More than 700 people celebrated Culler Middle School's rich multicultural heritage during a special ceremony on campus.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240301_101553_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:15:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Community honors Robinson during special school dedication ceremony</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15265</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15265</guid>
         <description>Hundreds of people celebrated the life and legacy of Ada Robinson during a special dedication ceremony at her namesake school.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240301_095856_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:58:56 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>National School Social Work Week 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15263</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15263</guid>
         <description>March 3-9 is National School Social Work Week, a week dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the important work school social workers do for students and families.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240229_163316_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 22:33:16 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>New welding lab helps Southeast students forge their futures</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15262</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15262</guid>
         <description>Southeast High School students are sparking both knowledge and excitement this semester in a new welding and machining lab on campus.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240228_083605_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:36:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of the Feb. 27, 2024 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15261</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15261</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 03:08:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Constructing positive relationships through storytime at Rousseau</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15260</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15260</guid>
         <description>LPS Equity Cadre members drew a blueprint full of friendship-building activities during their trip to Rousseau Elementary School.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240227_122625_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:26:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - Feb. 27, 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15259</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15259</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 27, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:50:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS immediately suspends referring accounts to debt collections, Board to consider policy and procedure changes</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15256</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15256</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announced on Wednesday it has suspended referring additional families to collections effective immediately, and will recall current accounts with the collection agency.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240222_070934_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:09:34 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Heart Safe School training builds lifesaving knowledge at LPS</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15255</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15255</guid>
         <description>LPS staff members are acquiring lifesaving knowledge through important Heart Safe School drills.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240221_082448_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:24:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>From stems to STEM: Foundation grants help students explore the world</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15253</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15253</guid>
         <description>The Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools is helping LPS students secure their scientific futures through a series of important grants.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240219_163715_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 22:37:15 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Lux student leaps to top of pack in LPS Spelling Bee</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15248</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15248</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students showcased the power of words with their work at the 2024 Oral Spelling Bee.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240216_130250_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:02:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Zeman?s Devney accepts new position at Waverly Public Schools</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15233</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15233</guid>
         <description>Zeman Elementary School Principal Rik Devney announced on Thursday that he accepted a position at Waverly Public Schools as Director of HR/Communications. </description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:29:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS seeking top candidates like Cruz at Educator Interview Fair</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15232</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15232</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools leaders would like many people to follow the successful example of Ody Cruz when they attend the 2024 Educator Interview Fair.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240214_155625_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:56:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS announces Amy Clark will be next Director of Continuous Improvement</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15231</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15231</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:25:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of the Feb. 13, 2024 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15230</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15230</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 02:10:23 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Mike Gillotti named LPS Associate Superintendent for Educational Services</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15229</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15229</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent Paul Gausman announced on Tuesday Mike Gillotti will serve as the next Associate Superintendent for Educational Services beginning in July. Gillotti follows Matt Larson who announced his retirement in January.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:52:06 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>2024 African American Read-In engages, empowers, educates community</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15228</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15228</guid>
         <description>The 2024 African American Read-In is an annual collaboration between Lincoln City Libraries (LCL) and Lincoln Public Schools (LPS). The experience will feature a diverse collection of readers, presenters, and performers who will illustrate African Americans' rich history and contributions to literature, arts, and music and the role it has and continues to play in shaping the world we live in.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240213_100833_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:08:33 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - Feb. 13, 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15227</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15227</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 13, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:23:04 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Scholar: Amalia, Science</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15226</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15226</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools Focus Programs are a customized high school experience rooted in connection and opportunities. 

LPS offers almost a dozen focus programs for our scholars to choose their journeys like Northwest High School first-year student Amalia.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240209_164643_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 22:46:43 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Mickle students learn life lessons during visit with UNL athletes</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15225</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15225</guid>
         <description>Mickle Middle School students learned a host of life lessons during a special visit from University of Nebraska-Lincoln athletes.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240208_150746_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:07:46 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Ochoa makes positive move from para to Huntington counselor</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15223</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15223</guid>
         <description>Monique Ochoa is giving hundreds of Huntington Elementary School students rays of hope with her bright work as school counselor.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240207_100852_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:08:52 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>TeamMates of the Month: Tracy and Anna</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15222</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15222</guid>
         <description>Tracy and Anna are February's TeamMates of the month.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240206_101401_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:14:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Governor impressed with TCA students during campus visit</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15221</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15221</guid>
         <description>Students at The Career Academy displayed their career and technical expertise to one of Nebraska's most prominent politicians during an informative campus tour.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240205_110435_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:04:35 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>National School Counseling Week 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15220</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15220</guid>
         <description>The week of February 5-9 is National School Counseling Week, a week dedicated to highlighting and celebrating the impact school counselors have on student success.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240202_162310_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 22:23:10 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Zeman students enjoy reading adventures in refurbished library</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15218</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15218</guid>
         <description>Zeman Elementary School students are traveling on exciting reading trails this school year in a library full of bright renovations.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240131_121935_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:19:35 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of the Jan. 29, 2024 Board of Education Special Work Session</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15216</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15216</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education held a special work session on Monday, Jan. 29,at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. The purpose of the work session was to work with District Management Group to update the draft of the preliminary proposed strategic plan.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:28:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Special Work Session - Jan. 29, 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15215</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15215</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a special work session on Monday, Jan. 29, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:19:51 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Scholar: Tessa, Early College and Career STEM</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15214</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15214</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools Focus Programs are a customized high school experience rooted in connection and opportunities. 

LPS offers almost a dozen focus programs for our scholars to choose their journeys like Northeast High School first-year student Tessa.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240126_162612_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 22:26:12 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Refugee students receive support through LPS mentoring program</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15213</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15213</guid>
         <description>LPS students and teachers are building trust with each other through a successful mentoring program for refugees.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240126_161344_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 22:13:44 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Warner leaves lasting legacy as LPS graphics manager</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15211</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15211</guid>
         <description>Chris Warner retired from Lincoln Public Schools on Jan. 26 after spending nearly 30 years as graphics manager. He has produced thousands of documents, hundreds of posters and scores of logos for the district during his career.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240126_091020_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 15:10:20 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Walking Together with Love: 2024 MLK Youth Rally</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15210</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15210</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students and community members braved the cold to allow Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?s legacy to march on at the 29th annual MLK Youth Rally on Jan. 20.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240125_133931_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 19:39:31 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of the Jan. 23, 2024 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15209</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15209</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 02:09:12 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Lincoln Board of Education considers contract agreement between LEA and LPS</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15208</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15208</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:54:14 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>LPS students win blue-chip awards in state stock market contest</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15207</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15207</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students padded their educational portfolios with top scores in a state stock market contest.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240123_121601_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:16:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Pathfinder administrator Randy Farmer announces retirement</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15206</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15206</guid>
         <description>Each year, school and district administrators who plan to retire or change positions at the end of the school year announce their intentions in January. Lincoln Public Schools would like to congratulate Randy Farmer, Pathfinder Supervisor, on his upcoming retirement effective June 30, 2024, and thank him for his years of dedicated service to our students and families.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240123_121139_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:11:39 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - Jan. 23, 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15205</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15205</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:11:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Five LPS elementary principals announce future plans</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15203</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15203</guid>
         <description>Each year, school and district administrators who plan to retire or change positions at the end of the school year announce their intentions in January. Lincoln Public Schools congratulates the following LPS elementary principals on their upcoming retirements and career changes, effective June 30, 2024, and thank them for their years of dedicated service to our students and families.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 14:25:46 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Two LPS world language educators win state awards</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15202</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15202</guid>
         <description>LPS world language teachers Danielle Fulcher and Tammy Lamprecht pocketed prestigious state awards for their educational excellence.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240118_125809_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:58:09 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS students win state, will compete nationally with constitutional knowledge</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15201</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15201</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240117_120738_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:07:38 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Two LPS associate superintendents announce retirement plans at end of school year</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15200</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15200</guid>
         <description>Associate Superintendent for Educational Services Matt Larson and Associate Superintendent for Civic Engagement John Neal announced they plan to retire at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. Both Northeast High School graduates have had a long and storied career at Lincoln Public Schools.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:44:24 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>TeamMates of the Month: Steven and Brian</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15196</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15196</guid>
         <description>Steven and Brian are January's TeamMates of the month.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240110_150305_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:03:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Students showcase Kloefkorn kindness with large donation to food bank</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15195</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15195</guid>
         <description>Kloefkorn Elementary School students brought joy to the world this winter by raising more than $5,000 for the Food Bank of Lincoln.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240110_131507_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 19:10:51 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Register to Attend Our Educator Interview Fair - Feb. 20</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15194</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15194</guid>
         <description>Certificated candidates interested in becoming a teacher (general, special education, early childhood), counselor, school psychologist, speech-language pathologist or school nurse within Lincoln Public Schools are eligible to attend our Educator Interview Fair.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 16:24:24 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the Jan. 9, 2024 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15193</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15193</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 9, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. Here is a summary with link to full video.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 01:37:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - Jan. 9, 2024</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15192</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15192</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 9, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:23:45 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Bay High hosts first student showcase</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15191</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15191</guid>
         <description>Bay High Focus Program students put their hard work on display and invited the community to participate in its first-ever student showcase in late December.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:26:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Falcons, Spartans make state memories with successful one-act play performances</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15188</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15188</guid>
         <description>Students from Lincoln Northwest and Lincoln East wrote state-level success stories with their efforts in one-act play contests.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20240104_102523_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 16:25:23 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS Citizens Academy sparks community engagement and insightful collaboration</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15187</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15187</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools brings back Citizens Education Academy during the fall of 2023.  This is the first time the school district has hosted the academy since the COVID-19 pandemic. More than a dozen Lincoln residents learned a library-sized number of facts about the school district during the free outreach initiative. They toured buildings, listened to presentations from district leaders and formed new friendships over a four-month span.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 16:56:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Pearley honored for 50 years of dedicated service to LPS</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15184</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15184</guid>
         <description>Jeannette Pearley celebrated her 50th work anniversary at LPS with smiles, laughter and happy tears during a surprise party.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231222_084541_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 14:45:41 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Sanders, McArtor honored for decades of service at Huntington</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15182</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15182</guid>
         <description>Huntington Elementary School staff members threw a surprise retirement party for two people who have made a huge impact on the community.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231221_094543_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:45:43 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Morley student connects global community through flag mural</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15180</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15180</guid>
         <description>A Morley Elementary School student is using his love of geography to connect people from across the world.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231220_082657_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:26:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Student teacher honors Lakeview kindergarten class during UNL graduation ceremony</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15179</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15179</guid>
         <description>Crandall Blake ensured Lakeview kindergarten students would walk with her at her college graduation ceremony by having them sign her shoes.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231218_141207_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 20:12:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Morley librarian Kinnaman surprised with state librarian of year honor</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15178</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15178</guid>
         <description>Steph Kinnaman was honored for her instructional excellence Dec. 11 with the 2023 Nebraska School Librarian of the Year Award.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231218_084426_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:44:26 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Norwood Park CLC launches Parenting Partners program</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15177</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15177</guid>
         <description>Norwood Park Elementary?s Community Learning Center (CLC) teamed up with its families in a new way to transform their students? lives inside and outside the classroom.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231215_165304_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 22:53:04 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Scholar: Charlotte, Bryan College of Health Sciences</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15176</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15176</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools Focus Programs are a customized high school experience rooted in connection and opportunities. 

LPS offers almost a dozen focus programs for our scholars to choose their journeys like Northwest High School junior Charlotte.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231215_094455_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 15:44:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lux students energize their learning by racing solar, electric vehicles</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15173</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15173</guid>
         <description>Lux Middle School students charged their learning batteries Dec. 8 when they raced solar and electric vehicles in the gym.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231213_155614_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 21:56:14 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the 12/12 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15171</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15171</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 01:40:29 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Standing Bear High School accepts students in grades 9-11 for 2024, other LPS high school choice reminders</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15170</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15170</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announced updates about Lincoln Standing Bear High School enrollment for the fall of 2024, along with other important information and reminders about deadlines for all LPS high schools.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:51:38 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Northeast students strengthen STEM knowledge during visit from Huskers</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15169</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15169</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Northeast students kept their academic gears spinning this month at a series of engineering sessions with UNL leaders.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231212_082512_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:25:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - Dec. 12, 2023</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15168</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15168</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 12, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 23:14:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Spartans create winning algorithms with computer science fair activities</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15167</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15167</guid>
         <description>Lincoln East students created winning algorithms Dec. 5 during a large computer science fair.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231207_163752_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 22:37:52 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Student News Desk | Brian Bullington: a legacy of greatness at East</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15165</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15165</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools understands the importance of quality journalism to help inform our community and shine a light on the people, programs and events that make our school district unique.

Student News Desk is our ongoing effort to promote excellence in journalism and public education by selecting a story written by student journalists from our high school publications classes to be featured on the Lincoln Public Schools homepage and social media. 

This month's Student News Desk feature is by East High journalist Kaitlyn Peitzmeier.</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 03:06:02 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>New building wing will help North Star students prepare for career launch</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15164</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15164</guid>
         <description>North Star students are preparing to chart successful flight paths at their new aviation facility.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231205_163631_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 22:36:31 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>TeamMates of the Month: Arrya and Marlene</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15163</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15163</guid>
         <description>Arrya and Marlene are December's TeamMates of the month.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231205_143930_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:39:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Turley puts name on state map with prestigious geography award</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15159</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15159</guid>
         <description>Chris Turley was honored this fall for pointing LPS students in the right direction in all of his geography classes.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231201_082839_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:28:39 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students strike up friendships through unified bowling</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15158</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15158</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students are experiencing many happy moments on their unified bowling teams.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231130_153920_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:39:20 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS Family Literacy Program changes lives for Campbell parents, students</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15157</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15157</guid>
         <description>A Lincoln Public Schools program is changing many lives through family literacy initiatives.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231130_151413_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:14:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the 11/28 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15156</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15156</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. Here is a summary with link to full video.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 02:14:38 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students go the extra mile at special track camp</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15155</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15155</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students enjoyed spending time with college athletes at a special track and field mini-camp this fall.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231128_100526_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:05:26 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>State group counts Nelson, Kreizel as winners of top math awards</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15153</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15153</guid>
         <description>Taylee Nelson and Julie Kreizel both received prestigious awards this month for their talents in teaching everything from multiplication to mixed fractions.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231127_094738_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:47:38 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - Nov. 28, 2023</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15151</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15151</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 28, located in the Boardroom at at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 21:00:18 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS sees growth, areas to continue improvement</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15150</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15150</guid>
         <description>Every fall, the Nebraska Department of Education and Lincoln Public Schools releases accountability data to the community. While several pieces of data are released once a year, there are many opportunities throughout the school year to assist schools and teachers in checking student progress, making adjustments and helping students get on track for success.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:55:02 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meet LPS Focus Program Scholar: Sapphire, The Career Academy</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15149</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15149</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools Focus Programs are a customized high school experience rooted in connection and opportunities. 

LPS offers almost a dozen focus programs for our scholars to choose their journeys like Southwest High School senior Sapphire.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231122_110529_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:05:29 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Maxey families explore various world cultures with Heritage Night</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15148</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15148</guid>
         <description>Maxey Elementary School redefined the word jet-setter as its students and families traveled around the world in one night.

The school hosted a heritage event allowing the Mustang community to explore various cultures, food and traditions in early November.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231122_090607_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:06:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Saratoga students leave their print by publishing animal research book</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15147</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15147</guid>
         <description>Saratoga Elementary School's library will soon feature a new book that has the names of its own students written all over it.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231122_083829_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:38:29 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students, leaders gain insight at Educators of Color Summit</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15145</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15145</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students and leaders established a strong support system at the fourth-annual Educators of Color Summit.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231120_132327_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:23:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>TCA students till up top marks at state land judging contest</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15144</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15144</guid>
         <description>LPS students at The Career Academy interpreted soil-based tales in best-selling fashion at the state land judging contest.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231120_111528_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:15:28 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lance Ferguson uses retirement to help LPS students soar through substitute teaching</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15143</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15143</guid>
         <description>Lance Ferguson is helping Lincoln Public Schools students fly into successful learning skies as a local substitute teacher.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231117_125754_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:57:54 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Culler teacher Teresa Ghormley pens musical for middle school students</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15142</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15142</guid>
         <description>Culler teacher Theresa Ghormley gave her middle school students an opportunity to shine on stage by writing her own fall musical.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231117_081950_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:19:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Turner helps students succeed in para role at Park</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15139</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15139</guid>
         <description>Travis Turner has made a major difference for dozens of Park Middle School students with his work as a paraeducator.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231115_124330_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:43:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Krueger honored with Nebraska History Teacher of the Year Award</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15138</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15138</guid>
         <description>Jason Krueger was honored for his successful teaching strategies Nov. 14 with one of the most prestigious awards an American history instructor can receive.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231115_090601_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:06:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the 11/14 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15137</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15137</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 01:19:26 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Irvine leaves lasting impression with Veterans Day ceremony at Lux</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15136</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15136</guid>
         <description>Brad Irvine helped Lux Middle School students learn about the service of others during the final Veterans Day ceremony of his teaching career.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231114_103906_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:39:06 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Hartley teacher Lacey Eddy receives prestigious Scottish Rite award during formal portrait ceremony</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15135</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15135</guid>
         <description>Hartley kindergarten teacher Lacey Eddy relives the surprise from May 2023 when she won the Scottish Rite Educator of the Year award during her official portrait framing ceremony  Nov. 10. The Scottish Rite Educator of the Year Award is one of the most prestigious awards a LPS teacher can earn.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 23:18:24 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - Nov. 14, 2023</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15132</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15132</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14, located in the Boardroom at at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:08:46 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Governor unveils gift to Pershing, encourages bike education</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15130</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15130</guid>
         <description>Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen visited Pershing Elementary School on Nov. 8 to present a gift of 24 new bikes to kindergarten students.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231108_171258_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 23:12:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>TeamMates of the Month: Alek and Ed</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15129</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15129</guid>
         <description>Alek and Ed are November's TeamMates of the month.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:02:21 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Hill Elementary School students parade as book characters in annual tradition</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15128</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15128</guid>
         <description>Students from The Career Academy gave a helping hand to many people this fall during Habitat for Humanity's Rock the Block event.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231103_163305_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 22:33:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>TCA students volunteer to boost Norwood Park neighborhood</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15127</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15127</guid>
         <description>Students from The Career Academy gave a helping hand to many people this fall during Habitat for Humanity's Rock the Block event.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231103_121640_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 18:16:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the 11/2 Safe and Successful Kids Interlocal Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15125</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15125</guid>
         <description>The Safe and Successful Kids (SSK) Interlocal Board, composed of members from both the Lincoln Board of Education and the City of Lincoln, held their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 2, at the City/County Building. The purpose of the meeting was to review the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program, School Perception and Discipline Data Reports.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 02:08:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>AVID helps Culler students prepare for college</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15124</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15124</guid>
         <description>Culler Middle School students gained a glimpse of their future possibilities during a special visit to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231101_111948_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:19:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Deb Pohlmann: 25 years building relationships for Pound student success</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15123</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15123</guid>
         <description>Deb Pohlmann has helped hundreds of Pound Middle School students with her caring demeanor over the past 25 years.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231101_090118_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 15:01:18 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Spartans, Silver Hawks shine in national speech, debate rankings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15122</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15122</guid>
         <description>Lincoln East and Lincoln Southwest students have collected A-plus scores on a national scale for their work in speech and debate activities.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231101_083632_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:36:32 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Jochum creates canvas full of winning scenes at Rousseau</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15121</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15121</guid>
         <description>Monica Jochum has used her educational talents to paint many winning moments as Rousseau Elementary School's new principal.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231030_145335_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 20:53:35 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS students net winning moments at CLC basketball games</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15118</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15118</guid>
         <description>Students from six Lincoln elementary schools are scoring points in the game of life this fall through their involvement in a new youth basketball league.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231025_090010_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:00:10 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Southeast principal Penrod makes waves of success for students and staff</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15117</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15117</guid>
         <description>Tanner Penrod is helping Southeast students and staff swim through winning waters with his work ethic and dedication as building principal.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231025_083834_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:38:34 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the 10/24 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15116</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15116</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 01:05:20 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Kahoa students create winning scenes with special rock paintings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15115</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15115</guid>
         <description>Kahoa Elementary School students are swimming in a sea of self-confidence and joy this fall thanks to a special art and reading project.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231023_173025_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2023 23:30:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Jolkowski, Frost help students succeed with audiology knowledge</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15114</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15114</guid>
         <description>Kristin Jolkowski and Cara Frost have used their audiology expertise to connect LPS students with a world of knowledge.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231020_150854_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 21:08:54 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - Oct. 24, 2023</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15112</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15112</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24, located in the Boardroom at at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:06:52 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS student teachers prepare to launch their careers with interview fair</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15110</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15110</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools recently held its Emerging Educators interview fair in October. Principals and other school administrators met at the Steve Joel District Leadership Center to find the best and brightest among current LPS student teachers for their teams next year.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231018_103330_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 16:33:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Miller designs winning blueprint for students, staff at Dawes</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15109</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15109</guid>
         <description>Liz Miller has constructed a prosperous environment for Dawes Middle School students and staff by building positive relationships with LPS families.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231017_091629_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:16:29 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS grows healthy outcomes through Farm to School program</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15107</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15107</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools staff members are ensuring nutrition is at the top of the menu for district students every day.
 
They are accomplishing this goal by growing healthy connections with local farmers throughout the year. LPS provides a wide assortment of nourishing foods through the Farm to School program.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:35:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Northwest celebrates a year with building dedication ceremony </title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15105</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15105</guid>
         <description>Northwest High School invited the community to commemorate a year of growth and the end of construction.

The Falcons held their building dedication ceremony Oct. 8. Northwest opened its doors in the fall of 2022 with more than 500 ninth- through 11th-grade students. Now, close to 930 students walk the hallways of Lincoln Public Schools? seventh high school. </description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231013_115017_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:50:17 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Independence Academy's new site at Standing Bear opens more doors</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15104</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15104</guid>
         <description>Independence Academy students are experiencing new activities with the addition of unified programs at Standing Bear.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231013_094000_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>More students will have access to AP American History and Civics courses with $1.9 million grant</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15101</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15101</guid>
         <description>The U.S. Department of Education awarded Wesleyan University, in collaboration with LPS, a $1.9 million grant to improve the persistence and success of middle and high school students in social studies honor courses.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231011_145610_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:56:10 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Aladdin actors make magical appearance with Clinton students</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15100</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15100</guid>
         <description>A pair of &quot;Aladdin&quot; stars shared the stage with Clinton Elementary School students during a special school assembly Oct. 4.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231011_103626_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:33:44 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the 10/10 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15099</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15099</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 02:24:33 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS employees earn Heartland Emmy for heartfelt documentary</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15098</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15098</guid>
         <description>Two LPS employees earned a Heartland Emmy for a heartfelt documentary in &quot;The Seat Beside You&quot; series.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231010_193108_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 01:31:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Educator Interview Fair - Nov. 8</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15096</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15096</guid>
         <description>Certificated candidates interested in becoming a teacher (general, special education, early childhood), counselor, school psychologist, speech-language pathologist or school nurse within Lincoln Public Schools are eligible to attend our Educator Interview Fair.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231009_183105_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:31:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln High students make links to positive futures at college fair</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15094</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15094</guid>
         <description>Lincoln High students linked their future goals with present opportunities at a large college and career fair.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231009_085149_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:51:49 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - Oct. 10, 2023</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15092</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15092</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10, located in the Boardroom at at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 02:02:51 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Southwest's Matt Heimes secures national honor for speech and debate coaching career</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15090</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15090</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Southwest teacher and coach Matt Heimes earned a prestigious honor with his induction into the National Speech and Debate Association Hall of Fame.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231006_093627_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 15:36:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>It's all smiles for &quot;trash&quot;-talking LPS kindergarten students during science lesson</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15088</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15088</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students are connecting science with smiles during special garbology lessons this fall.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231004_102532_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:25:32 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Community invited to a dedication ceremony for Northwest High School</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15087</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15087</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231005_080337_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:33:14 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Standing Bear students learn financial notes at school concert</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15086</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15086</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Standing Bear students picked up noteworthy knowledge about their financial futures Sept. 22 during a music-themed school event.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231003_171456_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 23:14:56 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>TeamMates of the Month: Christine &amp; Sara</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15085</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15085</guid>
         <description>Christine and Sara are October's TeamMates of the Month.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231003_152501_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2023 21:25:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Prescott CLC connects students to agriculture through storytime with Nebraska's first lady</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15084</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15084</guid>
         <description>Nebraska First Lady Suzanne Pillen shared the importance of agriculture with local students Sept. 27 during a visit to the Prescott Elementary School Community Learning Center.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20231002_143419_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 20:27:36 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Community Awareness Event: Promoting Healthy Behaviors - The Impact of Marijuana Use on Our Youth</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15082</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15082</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools is partnering with School Community Intervention and Prevention (SCIP) and Region V Systems to put on valuable community presentations about how to support the health and well-being of our community?s youth.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:44:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the 9/28 Safe and Successful Kids Interlocal Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15078</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15078</guid>
         <description>The Safe and Successful Kids (SSK) Interlocal Board, composed of members from both the Lincoln Board of Education and the City of Lincoln, held their regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Steve Joel District Leadership Center.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:02:09 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Community invited to provide input on 2024-2029 LPS preliminary proposed strategic plan draft</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15077</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15077</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education wants to hear from staff, students, parents and community members on the roadmap that will guide Lincoln Public Schools? priorities and next steps.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 23:57:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the 9/26 Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 regular meetings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15075</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15075</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. The Educational Service Unit 18 held its regular meeting immediately after.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 02:02:19 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Northwest Hope Squad spreads positive messages to students</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15073</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15073</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Northwest students are spreading messages of hope through many heart-filled activities on campus.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230925_152415_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 21:24:15 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS pockets national award for Park Middle School project</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15070</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15070</guid>
         <description>LPS pocketed a national award this week for a project that is providing healthy outcomes for Park Middle School students.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230922_105005_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:50:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Scott students discover starring role of Constitution</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15069</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15069</guid>
         <description>Scott Middle School students celebrated a document that plays a starring role in the United States during a special Constitution Week event on Sept. 19.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230922_083357_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:33:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>From the White House to Lincoln: ?The President?s Own? U.S. Marine Band to Perform at Lincoln Northeast High School</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15067</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15067</guid>
         <description>For the first time in five years ?The President?s Own? United States Marine Band returns to the state of Nebraska on tour, performing a free 7:30 p.m. concert on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, at Lincoln Northeast High School.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230920_074849_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:48:49 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Pershing students set to launch bright year of behavior in Comet Houses</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15066</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15066</guid>
         <description>Pershing Elementary School students enjoyed many brilliant smiles Sept. 8 during a Comet House program sorting event.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230918_084514_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:45:14 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS Welcome Center Open House Sept. 14, 4-6pm</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15063</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15063</guid>
         <description>LPS welcomes the community to an Open House at our Welcome Center for English Learners on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The Welcome Center is located at 936 N. 70th Street, on the north side of the Meadowlane Shopping Center.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 21:10:56 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the 9/12 Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 regular meetings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15062</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15062</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. The Educational Service Unit 18 held its regular meeting immediately after.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 03:40:39 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - Sept. 12, 2023</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15060</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15060</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 will hold regular meetings on Tuesday, Sept. 12, located in the Boardroom at at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:50:14 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS expands the wonder of reading for students with hundreds of new audiobooks</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15058</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15058</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students will increase their star-sized reading talents this year with hundreds of new audiobooks.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230908_143450_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 20:34:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Southwest grads flock back to the Silver Hawks nest as staff members</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15057</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15057</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Southwest alumni Ashlee Wikoff, Alivia Wubbels and Cam Pieper are helping current students succeed in their roles as campus leaders.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230908_122811_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 18:28:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Humann Elementary focuses on creating connections through restorative circles</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15054</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15054</guid>
         <description>Humann Elementary students and staff are creating positive connections and behavior in their classrooms this year through the use of restorative circles.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230905_102905_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 16:29:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Learning blooms for Beattie students in garden</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15053</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15053</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230901_143517_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 20:28:44 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>East captures NSAA Cup championship</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15052</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15052</guid>
         <description>Lincoln East students soared to the top of the NSAA Cup standings this year with championships in the Class A all-school, girls and boys divisions of the contest.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230901_141444_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 20:14:44 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS early childhood programs extend reach with new classrooms</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15050</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15050</guid>
         <description>More of Lincoln's littlest learners will have chances to grow after the expansion of early childhood programming within Lincoln Public Schools.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230825_084111_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 14:41:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS to discuss proposed boundary adjustments for Kooser and Campbell elementary schools during virtual webinars</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15048</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15048</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education routinely evaluates current and projected enrollment numbers to maintain optimal school building capacities. After a review of the Kooser and Campbell elementary schools and attendance areas, the Board planning committee has drafted a proposed boundary adjustment to aid in balancing enrollment.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 21:09:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS celebrates anniversary of Union Bank Stadium</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15047</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15047</guid>
         <description>Community members enjoyed a birthday celebration Aug. 18 when they marked the one-year anniversary of Union Bank Stadium.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230824_090336_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:03:36 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the 8/22 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15046</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15046</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 22, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 03:30:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS cancels early childhood classes for Wednesday and Thursday (8/23-24)</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15045</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15045</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announced on Tuesday evening they are canceling early childhood classes on Wednesday, Aug. 23, and Thursday, Aug. 24, for LPS preschool students.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 01:47:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Growing our own: LPS partners with UNL to transition paraeducators to special education teachers</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15044</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15044</guid>
         <description>A new pilot program launched this year will allow a select number of LPS paraeducators to advance their careers in special education.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230821_093712_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:37:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education - August 22, 2023</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15043</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15043</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 22, located in the Boardroom at at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2023 23:10:34 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS takes next steps in sports and special events safety training</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15042</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15042</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools employees took part in a major training initiative Aug. 4 with the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230818_112846_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 17:28:46 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>New LPS teachers soak in knowledge about school system</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15039</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15039</guid>
         <description>LPS staff members gained a great deal from their New Educator Week experiences during their first few days with the district.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230811_101218_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:12:18 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Northwest families register happy moments at Readiness Days</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15038</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15038</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Northwest High School students and parents created successful flight patterns Aug. 1-2 as they began to pilot their way through a new school year.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230811_094543_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 15:45:43 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Robinson students jumpstart their kindergarten experience</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15037</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15037</guid>
         <description>Robinson Elementary School students sprinted away from the starting line of their Lincoln Public Schools learning journey this summer with three days full of smiling moments.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230810_160059_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 21:51:37 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Northeast High School garden sprouts into a successful venture</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15036</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15036</guid>
         <description>Area residents learned about Lincoln Northeast's community garden Aug. 2 during a successful Garden Gathering.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230809_163003_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 22:30:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the 8/8 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15035</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15035</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2023 02:13:33 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education - August 8, 2023</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15032</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15032</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 8, located in the Boardroom at at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:23:46 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the 7/25 Lincoln Board of Education work session and regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15028</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15028</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 03:01:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS announces rule changes to address student behavior</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15027</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15027</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools has been working with school administrators and staff over the last year to develop new rules on cell phones and personal electronic devices used during instructional time, and implement a new hall pass system at the high schools.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230725_194318_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:05:23 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Standing Bear High School prepares to open in the fall</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15026</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15026</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Standing Bear staff members will be writing the first lines of the new high school's story this academic year.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230725_154218_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:44:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education - July 25, 2023</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15025</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15025</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a work session and meeting on Tuesday, July25, located in the Boardroom at at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:05:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Second LPS interview fair moved to accommodate large turnout</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15021</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15021</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announced it is moving the location of its second summer interview fair to Pound Middle School (located at 4740 S 45th Street) on July 12, from noon to 6 p.m. to accommodate the large number of expected applicants. Anyone interested can fill out an application at the event - or ahead of time online - and be interviewed on the spot.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 20:33:52 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Kyle Poore nationally recognized as a safety and security emerging leader</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15020</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15020</guid>
         <description>The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS?) named Lincoln Public Schools Security Coordinator Kyle Poore as an emerging industry leader in late June. 

NCS4 is an academic center devoted to the study and practice of sports safety and security at the University of Southern Mississippi. The center?s ?Emerging Industry Leader Award? recognizes a young professional who demonstrates outstanding leadership in addressing safety and security issues.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230707_143143_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 20:31:43 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the 6/27 Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 regular meetings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15015</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15015</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 27, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. The full meeting video and a summary are below. The ESU 18 meeting happened immediately after.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 01:58:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Board of Education considers 2023-2024 preliminary proposed budget and estimated 13 cent drop in levy</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15014</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15014</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education held a work session on Tuesday, June 27, to review the 2023-2024 preliminary proposed budget as presented by Associate Superintendent for Business Affairs Liz Standish.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 22:07:02 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Board of Education to hold work session and public forums to review preliminary proposed budget</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15012</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15012</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a work session and several in-person public forums to present and gather feedback on the proposed preliminary budget for the 2023-2024 school year.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 22:31:38 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - June 27, 2023</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15011</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15011</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 will hold meetings on Tuesday, June 27, located in the Boardroom at at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 22:27:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - June 13, 2023</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15001</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=15001</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 13, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. The ESU 18 Regular Meeting will follow immediately after.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:37:26 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the 5/23 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14987</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14987</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 23, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2023 02:22:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - May 24, 2023</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14984</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14984</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 24, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 19:45:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS social worker named Nebraska School Social Worker of the Year</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14983</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14983</guid>
         <description>Andrea Phillips, the LPS social work coordinator, was named 2023 Nebraska School Social Worker of the Year by the School Social Work Association of Nebraska.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230519_130025_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 19:00:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights: 5/15 Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 Organizational Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14977</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14977</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting on Monday, May 15, at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.  The ESU 18 annual organizational meeting was held immediately following. The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, May 23.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 00:29:36 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting Notice: Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 Organization Special Meetings - May 15, 2023</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14975</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14975</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and Education Service Unit (ESU) 18 will hold special meetings on Monday, May 15, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. The purpose of these special meetings are for the annual organization which includes the election of officers and voting to affirm current policies and regulations.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2023 13:53:51 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Hartley teacher Lacey Eddy wins prestigious Scottish Rite Award</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14974</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14974</guid>
         <description>Hartley Elementary School kindergarten teacher Lacey Eddy is the 2023 Scottish Rite Educator of the Year. 

Her family, Lincoln Public Schools leaders and local Scottish Rite Organization chapter members surprised Eddy during a school assembly in Hartley?s gym on May 12.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230512_163610_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 22:36:10 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the 5/9 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14970</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14970</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 9, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 01:52:16 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Foundation for LPS announces 2023 Educator Award winners</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14969</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14969</guid>
         <description>Each year, the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools awards talented and passionate Lincoln Public Schools professionals in a variety of academic areas who are an inspiration to their schools and the Lincoln community. This year, the Foundation for LPS surprised and honored 13 educators from across the school district during the month of April.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 00:57:39 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - May 9, 2023</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14967</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14967</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 9, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 22:32:43 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Student News Desk | Soaring Together</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14962</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14962</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools understands the importance of quality journalism to help inform our community and shine a light on the people, programs and events that make our school district unique.

Student News Desk is our ongoing effort to promote excellence in journalism and public education by selecting a story written by student journalists from our high school publications classes to be featured on the Lincoln Public Schools homepage and social media. 

May's Student News Desk feature is by Southwest High journalist Emely Chalrez.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 20:21:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the 4/25 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14958</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14958</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 25, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. The full meeting video and a summary are here.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 02:35:18 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Superintendent's Transition Update presented to Board of Education</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14957</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14957</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent Paul Gausman presented a transition update to the Lincoln Board of Education during Tuesday?s Board meeting. Read the summary and watch the presentation video here.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 22:19:47 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Educator Interview Fair - May 10</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14956</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14956</guid>
         <description>Certificated candidates interested in becoming a teacher (general, special education, early childhood), counselor, school psychologist, speech-language pathologist or school nurse within Lincoln Public Schools are eligible to attend our Educator Interview Fair.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 20:27:17 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - April 25, 2023</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14955</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14955</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 25, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:34:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Nevitt dropping interim from title as LNW athletics and activities director</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14950</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14950</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announced on Thursday that the word interim is being dropped from Christina Nevitt's title and she will serve as the athletics and activities director for Northwest High School. Nevitt was named interim AD in December.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:49:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the 4/11 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14947</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14947</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 11, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. The full meeting video and a summary are below.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2023 03:16:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - April 11, 2023</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14946</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14946</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 11, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:00:06 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS hiring for summer maintenance crew positions</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14943</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14943</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools is now hiring for summer maintenance crew positions, with hourly wages ranging from $13.94 to $16.89.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 23:46:41 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Saratoga nationally recognized for school zone improvements</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14937</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14937</guid>
         <description>Saratoga Elementary and the City of Lincoln received national accolades for their partnership to improve school zone safety around the school. 

The National Center for Safe Routes to School presented the city with the U.S. Vision Zero for Youth Leadership Award at Saratoga on March 28. The award honors communities that excel in youth pedestrian and cycling safety.</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:07:15 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Building with purpose at East</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14936</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14936</guid>
         <description>Lincoln East High School students lend a helping hand to a community preschool program located at Belmont Elementary School. 

The school?s Introduction to Construction class is building a shed for Educare. The shed will help store outdoor play equipment for some of Lincoln?s littlest learners.</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:15:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the 3/28 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14935</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14935</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 28, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. The full meeting video and a summary are here.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 02:14:06 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Dawes CLC club gives moon gardening a green thumbs up</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14933</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14933</guid>
         <description>Dawes Middle School students are participating in a different type of moon race. 

The school?s Community Learning Center (CLC) gardening club is doing the ?Plant the Moon? challenge. The 10-week challenge is a global science experiment to see which schools can grow the best crops using lunar or martian soil. </description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 21:42:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - March 28, 2023</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14932</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14932</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 28, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:55:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS announces Phil Skorupa as director of Transportation</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14929</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14929</guid>
         <description>On Friday, Lincoln Public Schools announced that Phil Skorupa will be the director of Transportation. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:33:59 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Student News Desk | Dynamic Duo boosts Lincoln East Speech Team</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14927</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14927</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools understands the importance of quality journalism to help inform our community and shine a light on the people, programs and events that make our school district unique.

Student News Desk is our ongoing effort to promote excellence in journalism and public education by selecting a story written by student journalists from our high school publications classes to be featured on the Lincoln Public Schools homepage and social media. 

March's Student News Desk feature is by East High journalist Izzy Apel.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 16:44:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Class equips Schoo students for leadership opportunities</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14925</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14925</guid>
         <description>Schoo Middle School eighth-grade students are honing their leadership skills through a semester-long elective class aimed at helping them develop life skills. Lessons include topics like goal setting, future planning, organization, time management and leadership.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:42:09 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS announces next round of administrator changes</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14924</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14924</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools has named three more administrator changes in schools where recent changes were announced earlier this year. Congratulations to the following administrators...</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:14:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Mr. Holland?s Opus Foundation donation extends the gift of music at LPS</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14922</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14922</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools is increasing support for its youngest scholars. The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded LPS a seven million dollar School-Based Mental Health Services Grant over five years, which will help add a full-time counselor to every elementary school.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230316_114740_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:47:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS awarded federal grant to fund additional elementary counselors</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14921</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14921</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools is increasing support for its youngest scholars. The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded LPS a seven million dollar School-Based Mental Health Services Grant over five years, which will help add a full-time counselor to every elementary school.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230316_113407_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:34:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>First annual African Diaspora Symposium builds connections within the Northeast community</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14920</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14920</guid>
         <description>Students at Northeast High School worked with student advocate Kawame Gyamfi on a special event to help connect the Lincoln community through the African Diaspora Symposium.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230314_085402_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:52:36 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS adds more Safety Social Workers to help school security</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14919</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14919</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Public Schools recently added a new member to the threat assessment team. 

Safety Social Worker Kristi Lange joined the team of four in January.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230313_093323_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:33:23 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS announces Andrew Sherman as next athletic and activities director for Southwest High School</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14917</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14917</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools Athletic Department announced on Friday that Andrew Sherman will be the next athletic and activities director at Southwest High School. Sherman currently serves as the Silver Hawks varsity football coach and Physical Education teacher. Sherman?s new duties will officially begin on July 1 when current Southwest AD Mark Armstrong retires after 37 years in education. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:38:33 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Morley Elementary celebrates Nebraska?s statehood with Gov. Pillen</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14913</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14913</guid>
         <description>Nebraska?s top leader visited Morley Elementary to celebrate the state?s birthday.  The Meadowlarks hosted Gov. Jim Pillen on March 1</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230306_163959_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 22:39:59 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>United Way volunteers distribute books and read to students  at Clinton Elementary School</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14910</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14910</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230302_153336_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:33:36 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS response to national 'SWATting' calls</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14909</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14909</guid>
         <description>Superintendent Dr. Paul Gausman is releasing the following response to news reports indicating that multiple schools across the nation received information about fake emergencies inside schools today:</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 19:07:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of the 2/28 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14908</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14908</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 01:51:52 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Student News Desk | Recent Graduates: Where are they now?</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14906</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14906</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools understands the importance of quality journalism to help inform our community and shine a light on the people, programs and events that make our school district unique.

Student News Desk is our ongoing effort to promote excellence in journalism and public education by selecting a story written by student journalists from our high school publications classes to be featured on the Lincoln Public Schools homepage and social media. 

February's Student News Desk feature is by Lincoln High journalist Alex Hill.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:34:41 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS announces new principals at Goodrich, Rousseau and Yankee Hill</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14905</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14905</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools has named three new principals to schools where recent changes were announced earlier this year.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:50:35 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Police and Prescott Elementary administration quickly and safely handle security incident at school</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14904</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14904</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2023 21:41:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - February 28, 2023</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14902</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14902</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:31:15 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>2023-2024 Educator Interview Fair - February 24</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14899</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14899</guid>
         <description>Certificated candidates interested in becoming a teacher (general, special education, early childhood), counselor, school psychologist, speech-language pathologist or school nurse within Lincoln Public Schools are eligible to attend our Educator Interview Fair.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 16:15:46 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Lux sixth grade student wins 2023 annual Spelling Bee</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14895</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14895</guid>
         <description>Congratulations to Lumi Kim from Lux Middle School.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230216_221458_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 04:14:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS announces administrator changes for the 2023-24 school year</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14894</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14894</guid>
         <description>Following the recent announcement of administrator retirements, Lincoln Public Schools announces the first in a series of administrator movements for the 2023-24 school year.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:15:39 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of the 2/14 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14893</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14893</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. The full meeting video and a summary are here.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 02:46:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Standing Bear High School will open with freshmen and sophomores only</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14892</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14892</guid>
         <description>After reviewing enrollment numbers for the 2023-2024 school year, Lincoln Public Schools officials made the decision to open Lincoln Standing Bear High School next fall with only ninth- and tenth- grades. As of Friday, Feb. 10, there was a robust incoming ninth-grade class with 219 students enrolled, and an incoming 10th-grade class of 26 students enrolled.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 22:44:16 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Updated school safety information following incidents at Irving and Culler middle schools</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14891</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14891</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 20:38:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - February 14, 2023</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14890</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14890</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:36:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS administrators announce retirement plans</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14883</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14883</guid>
         <description>Each year, school and district administrators who plan to retire at the end of the school year announce their intentions in February. Lincoln Public Schools congratulates the following LPS administrators on their upcoming retirements, effective June 30, 2023, and thank them for their years of dedicated service to our students and families.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 23:06:42 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Standing Bear High School virtual info session</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14878</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14878</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Standing Bear High School held a virtual presentation followed by a Question and Answer session with staff on Thursday, Jan. 26.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230125_103821_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:24:19 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of the 1/24 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14876</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14876</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. The full meeting video and a summary are below.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 02:07:42 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS introduces Blake Simpson as Director of Employee Relations</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14875</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14875</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools introduces Blake Simpson as the new Director of Employee Relations for Lincoln Public Schools. Robbie Seybert, who previously held the director position, left LPS in November after he was named the Human Resource Manager for Lincoln Electric System (LES).</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230124_074522_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:45:22 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Student News Desk: LSE social studies teacher has his own unique past to share</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14874</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14874</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools understands the importance of quality journalism to help inform our community and shine a light on the people, programs and events that make our school district unique.

Student News Desk is our ongoing effort to promote excellence in journalism and public education by selecting a story written by student journalists from our high school publications classes to be featured on the Lincoln Public Schools homepage and social media. 

January's Student News Desk feature is by Southeast High School Journalists Maren Steinke and Abbey Hardin.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20230123_101602_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:16:02 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Historical Match Up: LPS hosts first citywide girls? wrestling competition</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14873</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14873</guid>
         <description>East High School won the inaugural Lincoln Public Schools Girls Wrestling Showcase on Jan. 20 as 36 student-athletes made history competing in the first-ever tournament. LPS added the sport to its winter athletics lineup during the 2022 - 2023 school year. All seven LPS high schools and Lincoln Pius X competed in the citywide tournament.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 14:11:38 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - January 24, 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14872</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14872</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 21:40:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights: 1/10 Lincoln Board of Education work session and regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14867</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14867</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a special work session and regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 01:33:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education work session and regular meeting - January 10, 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14866</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14866</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a special work session and its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 10.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 21:36:56 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS announces interim athletic director for Northwest High School</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14864</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14864</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools Athletic Department announced on Wednesday that Christina Nevitt will serve as interim athletics and activities director for Northwest High School for the remainder of the school year effective immediately. Current Northwest athletics and activities director Rob Psencik resigned at the end of the first semester to pursue an opportunity outside of Nebraska.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2022 20:55:26 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>The Seat Beside You: Tommy?s Light</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14862</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14862</guid>
         <description>Independence Academy (IA) students play a key role in helping the Lincoln Children?s Zoo prepare for the annual Zoo Lights celebration powered by Lincoln Electric System. Teacher Megan Britton works with students to hone life skills, fine motor skills and constructive thinking. During this ?Seat Beside You? video production by LPS Library Services, watch as IA student Tommy Juarez Alvarez shares his passion for kindness while showcasing his work to his family.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2022 20:56:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS announces school closure Wednesday, district closure Thursday</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14861</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14861</guid>
         <description>Due to the Winter Weather Warning for Wednesday and Thursday issued by the National Weather Service, Lincoln Public Schools announced a School Closure Day for Wednesday, Dec. 21, and a District Closure Day for Thursday, Dec. 22.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS continues to monitor weather forecasts for week, adjusts finals schedules</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14856</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14856</guid>
         <description>Weather in Nebraska is unpredictable and can change in an instant. There are times when the weather forecasts do not materialize. For this reason, Lincoln Public Schools will continue to monitor the weather forecasts this week and will follow our protocols for announcing any changes to the school schedule.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 19:24:06 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Enrollment for Standing Bear High School now open</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14854</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14854</guid>
         <description>Standing Bear High School is now accepting High School Choice Forms for any students currently in grades 8-11 who are interested in attending Lincoln?s newest high school next fall. Lincoln Public Schools allows every high school student the opportunity to choose which high school they want to attend as they enter their freshman year. Because Standing Bear High School opens next fall, every student entering grades 9-12 in the Fall of 2023 will have an opportunity to attend the new high school.</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:36:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Roper students get a sneak peek 'Backstage at the Ballet'</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14853</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14853</guid>
         <description>Each year, one Lincoln Public Schools elementary school is chosen to participate in Backstage at the Ballet, an educational outreach program through the Lincoln Midwest Ballet Company. This year, the ballet company visited Roper Elementary School Dec. 6-8.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:07:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights: 12/13 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14852</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14852</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. Here is a summary and link to full video.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 01:43:15 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - December 13, 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14850</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14850</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:56:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Superintendent Gausman presents mid-year transition report to Board of Education</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14836</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14836</guid>
         <description>LPS Superintendent Paul Gausman presented his mid-year transition report to the Board of Education during the regular Board meeting on Nov. 22.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:41:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights: 11/22 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14835</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14835</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 03:34:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS 2022 graduation rates rebounding despite pandemic</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14834</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14834</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools released the 2022 graduation rates showing that every high school saw an increase in the number of students graduating over the previous years where there was a continuous slight decline.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:47:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - November 22, 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14833</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14833</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:19:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Veterans Day 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14827</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14827</guid>
         <description>Several schools throughout LPS are celebrating Veterans Day with special ceremonies, activities, and guest speakers.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 17:55:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights: 11/08 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14824</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14824</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 01:42:02 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Rochelle Settles honored with Scottish Rite Distinguished Teacher of the Year award in formal ceremony</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14821</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14821</guid>
         <description>Every fall, Lincoln Public Schools formally honors the Scottish Rite Distinguished Teacher of the Year. This year a special ceremony on Nov. 4 recognized Fredstrom Elementary School teacher Rochelle Settles.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:51:37 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - Nov. 8, 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14820</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14820</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:52:26 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the 11/3 Safe and Successful Kids Interlocal Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14819</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14819</guid>
         <description>The Safe and Successful Kids (SSK) Interlocal Board, composed of members from both the Lincoln Board of Education and the City of Lincoln, held their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Steve Joel District Leadership Center. The purpose of the meeting was to review the School Resource Officer Program, School Perception and Discipline Data Reports. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 02:34:15 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS announces interim staffing changes in Human Resources</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14817</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14817</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announces several interim staffing changes in the Human Resources department effective Nov. 3.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:57:32 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Student Vote 2022 results</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14816</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14816</guid>
         <description>More than 19,000 students from across Lincoln and Lancaster County cast their electronic ballots on Wednesday as part of Student Vote, a Lincoln Public Schools tradition since 1992 that offers students the chance to participate in a mock election using the same local ballot that voters will see Nov. 8.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 20:35:34 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Student enrollment numbers at Lincoln Public Schools remains steady</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14815</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14815</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools released the Fall Membership Count as of Oct. 1, and officials were not surprised by what they saw.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20221102_094759_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 02:03:10 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Assessments show LPS teachers helped lessen negative impact of pandemic</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14814</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14814</guid>
         <description>While schools across the nation continue to learn how much the COVID-19 pandemic impacted students, Lincoln Public Schools says fall assessments show that students in Lincoln continued to progress at a better pace than their peers.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20221101_111636_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:11:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Southeast?s Tommy Bender earns awards for excellence in English teaching</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14809</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14809</guid>
         <description>Southeast High School English Tommy Bender has received two awards for excellence in teaching.

The National Council of Teachers of English ( NCTE)  named Bender a 2022 High School Teacher of Excellence. He was also designated as the 2022 - 2023 English Teacher of the Year by the Nebraska English Language Arts Council (NELAC)</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 22:44:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - October 25, 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14805</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14805</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:41:51 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights: 10/11 Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14793</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14793</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 01:12:43 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Northwest High School basketball teams will not include varsity</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14790</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14790</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools Athletic and Activities Department announced on Friday, Oct. 7, that a final decision has been made in collaboration with Northwest High School to only play junior varsity, reserve and freshman levels games for both girls and boys. There will not be any varsity basketball teams or games during the 2022-2023 season.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20221007_100409_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:30:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - October 11, 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14789</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14789</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights: 9/27 Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 regular meetings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14779</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14779</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 board met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 02:11:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Northwest varsity football cancels remaining season games</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14770</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14770</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools Athletic and Activities Department announced on Friday that a decision has been made to cancel the remaining Lincoln Northwest High School varsity football games scheduled for the 2022 season. Northwest will still compete in freshmen, reserve and junior varsity level games this fall.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 23:42:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Adams and Humann elementary schools named 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14769</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14769</guid>
         <description>U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced that two elementary schools within Lincoln Public Schools are designated 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools. The announcement on Friday recognized Adams and Humann elementary schools as two of the 297 National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:56:56 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Beatrice vs. Lincoln Northwest varsity football game canceled</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14766</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14766</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public School Athletic Department and Beatrice Public Schools announced on Wednesday that the matchup between the Beatrice Orangemen and the Northwest Falcon varsity football teams scheduled for Friday, Sept. 16, has been canceled.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:15:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights: 9/13 Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 regular meetings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14765</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14765</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 met for a regular meetings on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. Here is a summary and full video.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 02:54:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - September 13, 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14764</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14764</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 13, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. The ESU 18 Regular Meeting will follow immediately after.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2022 20:16:36 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights: 8/23 Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14754</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14754</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 03:38:22 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education - August 23, 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14753</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14753</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 23, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2022 17:58:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education - August 9, 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14748</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14748</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 9, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:07:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights: 7/26 Lincoln Board of Education Work Session and Regular Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14746</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14746</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education held a work session and regular meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Here is a summary and link to full video.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 02:45:38 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education - July 26, 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14745</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14745</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold meetings on Tuesday, July 26, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 01:02:47 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Board of Education approves salary increases ahead of Interview Fair</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14744</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14744</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education recently approved negotiated agreements with several employee groups that include salary and benefit increases for the next school year. This approval comes as hiring for the school year is ramping up with another Interview Fair on Friday, July 15.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 22:16:04 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>2022 Summer Graduation</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14743</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14743</guid>
         <description>Approximately 175 seniors from Lincoln Public Schools completed their course work and graduated at the end of summer school Friday, July 8.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20220708_162515_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2022 22:25:15 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights: 6/28 Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 Regular Meetings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14741</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14741</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 28, at the Steve Joel District Leadership Center, 5905 O Street. The ESU 18 meeting followed immediately after.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 03:08:06 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Board of Education views preliminary 2022-2023 proposed budget during work session</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14740</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14740</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education held a work session to view the 2022-2023 preliminary proposed budget.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 22:38:29 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - June 28, 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14739</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14739</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 will hold meetings on Tuesday, June 28, located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O Street.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:52:16 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>North Star Aviation Focus Program helps students' dreams take flight</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14738</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14738</guid>
         <description>North Star began offering courses in aviation during the 2019-2020 school year with a focus on helping students identify the best aviation track for them, as well as exposing them to a variety of potential aviation-related careers.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:52:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>District Office to be renamed to honor Superintendent Steve Joel</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14736</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14736</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20220614_204631_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 02:46:31 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights: 6/14 Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 Regular Meetings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14735</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14735</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 Board met for a regular meetings on Tuesday, May 24, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 02:23:42 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - June 14, 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14734</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14734</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 14, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. Immediately following ESU 18 will hold its Regular Meeting.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 03:34:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>2022 Graduation Videos and Photos</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14726</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14726</guid>
         <description>Here are the links to both videos and candid photos for each high school.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2022 20:46:39 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights: 5/24 Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14723</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14723</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 24, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 04:02:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education - May 24, 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14722</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14722</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 24, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 01:17:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Required staff training for suicide awareness/prevention now available</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14721</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14721</guid>
         <description>Training is now available for all Lincoln Public Schools employee groups required to take the annual suicide awareness/prevention training as required by the law passed by the Nebraska State Legislature in 2014. The deadline for completing the training is the end of the first quarter of the 2022-23 school year (Oct. 18, 2022). Unlike previous years, you can now complete this training in the summer if you choose.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 16:38:22 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS announces new Director of Accounting and Payroll</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14719</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14719</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools recently announced that Jess Jefferson will be the new Director of Accounting and Payroll.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 17:58:49 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights: 5/16 Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 Organizational Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14718</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14718</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting on Monday, May 16 at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.  The ESU 18 annual organizational meeting was held immediately following. The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, May 24.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 00:43:29 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS Standing Bear High School to partner with  UNL College of Business for new focus program</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14717</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14717</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20220514_111315_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2022 17:13:15 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting Notice: Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 Organization Special Meetings - May 16, 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14716</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14716</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and Education Service Unit (ESU) 18 will hold special meetings on Monday, May 16, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. The purpose of these special meetings are for the annual organization which includes the election of officers and voting to affirm current policies and regulations.</description>
         <pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2022 17:01:10 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Fredstrom teacher Rochelle Settles wins prestigious Scottish Rite Award</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14715</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14715</guid>
         <description>Fredstrom Elementary science teacher Rochelle Settles won the prestigious Scottish Rite Award.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20220513_202127_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Sat, 14 May 2022 02:21:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights: 5/10 Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14712</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14712</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 10, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. You can watch a video of the full meeting here.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 03:18:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education - May 10, 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14711</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14711</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 10, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2022 22:00:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln High School team wins state Econ Challenge</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14710</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14710</guid>
         <description>Lincoln High School students competed in the Nebraska Economics Challenge on April 22 at the Federal Reserve Omaha Branch.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20220504_185606_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 00:56:06 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>North Star photography student finds her voice ? and top honors</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14709</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14709</guid>
         <description>This year, North Star High School senior Hajer Al-Eid was recognized with a National Medal in the 2022 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, an honor that comes with a prize of $1,000.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20220504_183759_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 00:37:59 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Milkweed research lands Science Focus Program student in national competition</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14708</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14708</guid>
         <description>Milkweed provides a nurturing home for monarch caterpillars, however, Lindsay Howe notes the plant is essential for many other pollinators ? as well as representing a broader, ecological picture. ?Nature is declining significantly, so we won?t be here much longer if we don?t do something.  There?s not a lot of time left, so we need to observe, preserve ? find better solutions for our environment.?</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20220504_182427_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 00:24:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Science Focus Program Science Olympiad team places first in state</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14707</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14707</guid>
         <description>Students from the Lincoln Public Schools Science Focus Program placed first in the State Science Olympiad competition this spring. They will compete in nationals later this school year.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20220504_181847_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 00:18:47 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>NAACP Lincoln Branch Senior Recognition 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14703</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14703</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Branch of the NAACP and Lincoln Public Schools are recognizing African American seniors graduating this year with this special virtual ceremony. African American students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher will be recognized, along with scholarship award winners.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20220502_142412_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 20:24:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights: 4/26 Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14698</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14698</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 26, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 02:48:17 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Backpack Extra Mile Walk raises over $2 million in 14 years</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14697</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14697</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20220426_141040_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:10:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS designated 'Best Communities for Music Education' for seventh year</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14696</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14696</guid>
         <description>LPS Music Education Program receives national honor recognizing community-wide commitment to music education.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20220426_110022_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 17:00:22 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS Music Festival will showcase local musicians April 30</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14695</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14695</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Public Schools Tri-M Music Honor Society chapters are working together to host the fourth annual LPS Music Festival on the practice fields south of East High School on Saturday, April 30, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20220426_102955_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:51:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education - April 26, 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14694</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14694</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 26, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:01:06 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Learning Lunch:  How Does Science Really Work?</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14692</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14692</guid>
         <description>Working through the scientific process is not linear, but more like a pinball machine zigzagging around ? and not a solo venture, but instead a collaborative endeavor among communities of scientists.

Those were a few of the conclusions Wednesday from audience members attending the April Lincoln Public School?s Learning Lunch: How Does Science Really Work?</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20220420_202227_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 02:22:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Learning Lunch: Sustainability at Lincoln Public Schools</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14689</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14689</guid>
         <description>More than half of the trash and waste created at Lincoln Public Schools is diverted from the landfill through recycling, composting and reusing.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20220415_151511_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2022 21:15:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Update on the Lincoln Board of Education goals for equitable outcomes</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14688</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14688</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education listened to a presentation on the All Means All Action Plan at their regular meeting on April 12. The plan is a culmination of work that began last summer.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20220415_150509_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2022 21:05:09 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights: 4/12 Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14687</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14687</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 12, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 03:09:14 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education - April 12, 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14686</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14686</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 12, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:27:31 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Dawes Middle School named 'Inspire School of the Year'</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14685</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14685</guid>
         <description>On Friday, the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools announced that Dawes Middle Schools was awarded the 2022 Inspire School of the Year Award to students and staff during a special assembly.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20220408_175121_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 23:51:21 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS Director of Accounting and Payroll Kelli Ackerman announces retirement</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14680</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14680</guid>
         <description>Kelli Ackerman, Lincoln Public Schools Director of Accounting and Payroll, has announced she is retiring at the end of the school year.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:53:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln High School invites community to 150 year celebration</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14679</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14679</guid>
         <description>The public is invited to Lincoln High School on Sunday, April 3, from 1-4 p.m. as staff and students will host an open house to celebrate the school?s 150th anniversary.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20220329_163324_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 22:33:24 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Southeast High School announces Kara Graham as next athletic director</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14678</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14678</guid>
         <description>Southeast High School Principal Tanner Penrod announced Tuesday that Kara Graham will be the next athletic director for Southeast High School.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20220329_145350_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 20:53:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of 3/8 Lincoln Board of Education Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14668</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14668</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 8, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 02:46:26 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS announces second round of administrative moves</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14659</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14659</guid>
         <description>On Friday, Lincoln Public Schools announced the administrators moving to new positions within the district. The announcement includes the first principal of the new Standing Bear High School.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 21:05:02 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Board of Education chooses Paul Gausman as next superintendent</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14655</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14655</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday night at its regular Board meeting to appoint Paul Gausman as the next superintendent for Lincoln Public Schools.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20220222_165219_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2022 22:52:19 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education - Feb. 22, 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14654</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14654</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Sat, 19 Feb 2022 00:26:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS announces new principals at Cavett, Humann and Wysong</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14652</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14652</guid>
         <description>In the first of several announcements, Lincoln Public Schools has named three new principals to schools where recent changes were announced earlier this year.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 14:40:16 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of 2/8 Lincoln Board of Education Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14646</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14646</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 02:51:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education - Feb. 8, 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14645</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14645</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:47:37 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS administrators announce retirement plans</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14644</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14644</guid>
         <description>Each year, school and district administrators who plan to retire at the end of the school year announce their intentions in February. Lincoln Public Schools congratulates the following LPS administrators on their upcoming retirements, effective June 30, 2022,</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 22:50:52 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Wellness Wednesday</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14643</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14643</guid>
         <description>The latest news and tips from LPS Wellness</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 19:12:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Board of Education announces finalists for Superintendent</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14636</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14636</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education has announced the names of four finalists for the position of superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2022 01:19:10 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Lincoln Northwest High School to host a virtual presentation</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14635</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14635</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20220125_125956_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2022 18:59:56 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education - Jan. 25, 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14633</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14633</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will meet for a Special Meeting at 4:30 p.m. and a Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25, at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 23:16:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 1/11 Board of Education Meetings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14624</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14624</guid>
         <description>Here is a summary and full video of the Jan. 11, 2022 Special Meeting and Regular Meeting for the Lincoln Board of Education.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 02:51:04 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education - Jan. 11, 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14622</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14622</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will meet for a Special Meeting at 4:30 p.m. and a Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:30:36 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Wellness Wednesday</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14621</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14621</guid>
         <description>The latest updates and information from LPS Wellness</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2022 16:17:58 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Fast Track Hiring Day: Bus Drivers &amp; Paras</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14610</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14610</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools will host a Fast Track Hiring Day for anyone interested in becoming a bus driver or transportation para.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20211214_213643_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 03:36:43 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 12/14 Board of Education Regular Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14609</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14609</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. </description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 03:33:00 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Despite pandemic, Lincoln Public Schools students continue to make progress</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14604</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14604</guid>
         <description>As part of an ongoing effort to maximize student achievement, Lincoln Public Schools continuously reviews and analyzes data collected through national, state and local assessments. Each year, this information is also shared with the Nebraska Department of Education in order to meet federal reporting requirements and is posted on their website for the public to view. That information was released on the NDE website to the public on Monday, Dec. 6.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 01:15:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 11/23 Board of Education Regular Meeting and Special Work Session</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14598</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14598</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting and special work session on Tuesday, Nov. 23, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 02:04:59 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education - Nov. 23, 2021</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14596</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14596</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting and Special Work Session on Tuesday, Nov. 23.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 20:07:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Discounts for LPS staff for Omaha Performing Arts</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14593</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14593</guid>
         <description>Omaha Performing Arts has some great holiday shows coming up and you can use your LPS promo code to save money on tickets</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:51:37 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Learn more about the Lincoln Area Retired School Personnel organization</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14592</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14592</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Area Retired School Personnel (LARSP) organization applauds you for your continued efforts during the difficulties of the COVID pandemic. LARSP is an organization that focuses on community service, continuing education, fellowship, philanthropy, recognition of service to the organization and member welfare concerns by promoting the social, professional and economic well-being of retired school personnel.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:11:17 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Wellness Wednesday</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14591</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14591</guid>
         <description>The latest news from LPS Wellness</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:06:05 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of the 11/16 Safe and Successful Kids Interlocal Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14590</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14590</guid>
         <description>The Safe and Successful Kids (SSK) Interlocal Board, composed of members from both the Lincoln Board of Education and the City of Lincoln, held their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the City/County Building. The purpose of the meeting was to review the School Resource Officer Program and School Perception and Discipline Data Reports.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 02:06:23 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Lincoln?s two new high schools will join Eastern Midlands Conference</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14587</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14587</guid>
         <description>Eastern Midlands Conference (EMC) voted at its meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 10, to add Lincoln?s two newest high schools - Northwest and Standing Bear - to its conference. Lincoln Northwest High School will officially join and participate in conference activities upon the school?s opening in August 2022. Standing Bear High School will open and begin competing the following year (August 2023). </description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 21:04:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 11/9 Board of Education Regular Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14586</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14586</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. </description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 03:35:37 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - Nov. 9, 2021</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14584</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14584</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 6:00 p.m. located in the Boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. Members of the public and media may access the meetings via live video streaming or by physically attending the meetings, which are subject to all national, state and local limitations on public gatherings associated with COVID-19.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:36:28 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Important benefits updates from Human Resources</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14581</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14581</guid>
         <description>LPS recently released a number of important health benefits updates.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:13:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 10/26 Board of Education Regular Meeting and Special Work Session</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14574</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14574</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting and special work session on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Oct 2021 02:29:45 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS announces Robinson Elementary principal</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14573</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14573</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announced on Friday that Jeff Vercellino, current Cavett Elementary School principal, will serve as the first principal of the new Ada Robinson Elementary School located in northeast Lincoln.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20211022_151839_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:18:39 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education - Oct. 26, 2021</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14571</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14571</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will meet on Oct. 26, 2021 for a Special Work Session and Regular Meeting. These will be located in the boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. Members of the public and media may access the meetings via live video streaming or by physically attending the meetings, which are subject to all national, state and local limitations on public gatherings associated with COVID-19.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:08:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 10/12 Board of Education Regular Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14566</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14566</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 02:57:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education - Oct. 12, 2021</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14562</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14562</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at 6:00 p.m. located in the boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 14:52:38 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>MOSAIC celebration highlights diverse children?s literature</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14561</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14561</guid>
         <description>MOSAIC is Library Services? annual celebration of the growth in high-quality literature featuring underrepresented cultures. It provides awareness and access for teachers, students and families to the newest and best titles published in the previous year.  </description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20211006_100427_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:04:27 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Community Awareness Series: Promoting Healthy Behaviors - The Impact of Marijuana Use on Our Youth</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14559</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14559</guid>
         <description>Our youth are our future?s greatest asset. Schools, parents, caregivers and communities all play a role in providing supportive pathways for our youth as they navigate childhood and adolescence.  Lincoln Public Schools is partnering with School Community Intervention and Prevention (SCIP) and Region V Systems to put on valuable presentations about how to support the health and well-being of our community?s youth.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 17:32:42 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Snapshot of enrollment shows return to modest growth</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14558</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14558</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools released their enrollment as of October 1 for the 2021-22 school year. Despite the ongoing pandemic, there was an increase of 204 students for a total of 41,766 students at Lincoln Public Schools.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20211001_112220_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 17:15:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 9/28 Board of Education Regular Meeting and ESU 18 Regular Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14556</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14556</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2021 02:24:45 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS Superintendent Joel announces retirement plans</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14555</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14555</guid>
         <description>During the Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting Tuesday night, Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent Steve Joel will announce his plans to retire at the end of the 2021-22 school year.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20210927_144658_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 20:17:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Meeting notices for the Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - September 28, 2021</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14552</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14552</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 will hold regular meetings on Tuesday, September 28, at 6:00 p.m. located in the boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:09:16 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 9/14 Board of Education Regular Meeting and ESU 18 Regular Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14545</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14545</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. </description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 02:41:29 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Instructional best practices for students in exclusion</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14541</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14541</guid>
         <description>Because LPS has eliminated hybrid instruction this year and do not have a Zoom-in option for quarantined students, it is necessary to ensure the following practices are in place to support students (and parents) who are excluded.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2021 02:24:10 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Superintendent Blog: The challenges of change</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14539</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14539</guid>
         <description>Being forced to change the way one has to live is never easy and always subject to spirited debate. I understand that. As a young person growing up in New York, I well remember my father (a proud New York police officer) being incredibly upset at two changes he vehemently disagreed with - seatbelts in cars and the elimination of public smoking on airplanes.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20210908_112517_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:21:10 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 8/24 Board of Education Regular Meeting and ESU 18 Regular Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14532</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14532</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 10, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. You can read the summary and watch the full video here.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 05:38:55 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Highlights of Lincoln Board of Education Budget Hearing - Aug. 23, 2021</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14531</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14531</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education held a public hearing for the purpose of gathering public input on the proposed budget for the 2021-22 school year.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2021 00:08:01 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Required Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training - Jason Foundation</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14525</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14525</guid>
         <description>Training is available for all Lincoln Public Schools employee groups required to take the annual suicide awareness/prevention training as required by the law passed by the Nebraska State Legislature in 2014. The deadline for completing the training is the end of the first quarter of the 2021-22 school year (Oct. 18, 2021).</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:11:29 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 8/10 Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14522</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14522</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 10, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. </description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:22:52 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>August 10 meeting notice for the Lincoln Board of Education</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14521</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14521</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 10, at 6:00 p.m. located in the boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 22:01:35 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 7/27 Board of Education Regular Meeting and Budget Work Session</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14517</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14517</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a Budget Work Session and Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 27. You can read the highlights and watch the full video here.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:19:19 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Meeting notices for Lincoln Board of Education - July 27, 2021</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14516</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14516</guid>
         <description>The following public meetings of the Lincoln Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, July 27, at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2021 23:03:28 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>LPS releases the 2021-22 LPS Safe Return to School Plan</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14511</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14511</guid>
         <description>The community can now find the full 2021-22 LPS Safe Return to School Plan on the LPS website: lps.org/safereturn.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20210715_085614_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:49:09 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Matzen named new principal at Southwest High School</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14509</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14509</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announced Monday that John Matzen will be the next principal at Southwest High School effective immediately. Matzen will follow Mike Gillotti, who has accepted a position with the school district in Bettendorf, Iowa.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20210712_173037_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 23:30:37 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Online Budget Forum June 24th at Noon</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14505</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14505</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will hold a work session to view the preliminary proposed budget for the 2021-22 school year.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20210624_101056_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 16:10:56 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 6/22 Board of Education Regular Meeting and ESU Regular Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14501</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14501</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 22, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. </description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 03:08:02 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Lincoln Board of Education views preliminary proposed budget for 2021-22 during work session</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14500</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14500</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education held a work session to view the preliminary proposed budget for the 2021-22 school year.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2021 23:47:14 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Meeting notices for Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - June 22, 2021</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14499</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14499</guid>
         <description>The following public meetings of the Lincoln Board of Education and Educational Service Unit (ESU) 18 will take place on Tuesday, June 22, at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:44:19 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Lincoln Board of Education continues budget development with work session and public forums</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14497</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14497</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education continues their work in developing the 2021-22 budget with multiple opportunities for community engagement during the week of June 21.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:10:27 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 6/8 Board of Education Regular Meeting and ESU Regular Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14495</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14495</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 8, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. </description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 02:20:02 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 6/8 Board of Education Regular Meeting and ESU Regular Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14494</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14494</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 8, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. </description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 02:19:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Proposed school boundary changes presented to Lincoln Board of Education</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14493</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14493</guid>
         <description>The Board Planning Committee presented the proposed school boundary changes to the full Board during Tuesday?s work session.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:08:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Meeting notices for Lincoln Board of Education and ESU 18 - June 8, 2021</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14491</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14491</guid>
         <description>The following public meetings of the Lincoln Board of Education and Educational Service Unit (ESU) 18 will take place on Tuesday, June 8, at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:57:54 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Required training for suicide awareness/prevention now available</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14488</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14488</guid>
         <description>Training is now available for all Lincoln Public Schools employee groups required to take the annual suicide awareness/prevention training as required by the law passed by the Nebraska State Legislature in 2014. The deadline for completing the training is the end of the first quarter of the 2021-22 school year (Oct. 18, 2021). Unlike previous years, you can now complete this training in the summer if you choose. </description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 13:50:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Bay High Focus Program announcement</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14476</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14476</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools, The Bay, local businesses and foundations partner to create an educational program tailored to the creators of tomorrow.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20210514_140720_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 00:10:17 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Nebraska Food Service Employee Appreciation Day</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14473</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14473</guid>
         <description>Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts stopped by Hartley Elementary School to proclaim May 12 as Nebraska Food Service Employee Appreciation Day! He also presented retiring Director of Nutrition Services Edith Zumwalt with an honorary admiralship in the Nebraska Navy.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20210512_184707_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2021 00:47:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - April 27, 2021</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14461</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14461</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will meet for its regular board meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:36:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - April 13, 2021</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14452</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14452</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will meet for its regular board meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 21:38:39 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Board of Education work session - April 7, 2021</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14451</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14451</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a special work session on Wednesday, April 7, at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20210407_190848_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 01:08:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Lincoln Board of Education Special Meeting/Work Session - April 7, 2021</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14446</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14446</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will meet for a special meeting and work session at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:36:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>New principal announced at Yankee Hill Education Center</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14445</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14445</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools is pleased to announce that Laura Runge will be the next principal at Yankee Hill Education Center beginning next year.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:36:23 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 3/23 Board of Education Regular Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14441</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14441</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 23, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. </description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 02:11:16 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS names new principals at five schools</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14433</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14433</guid>
         <description>As Lincoln Public Schools works to fill principal positions across the school district following several principal moves and retirements, five new principals have been announced. Congratulations to the following new principals:</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:17:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS Staff: Important COVID-19 Vaccine Update</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14428</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14428</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) will begin vaccinating groups of Lancaster County school staff starting next Saturday, March 6.</description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2021 16:56:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS announces new 2021-22 Remote Learning Program principal</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14426</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14426</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announced Friday that Casey Fries will serve as principal for the new 2021-22 LPS Remote Learning Program. His duties will begin Monday, March 1.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:57:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>New principal named at Adams Elementary School</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14425</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14425</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announced today that current Hartley Elementary School principal Jeff Rust will be the new principal at Adams Elementary School starting next year. His new duties will begin on July 1.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:09:49 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Teacher Professional Agreement goes before Lincoln Board for approval</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14423</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14423</guid>
         <description>In a proposal presented to the Lincoln Board of Education on Tuesday, the Lincoln Education Association (LEA) and Lincoln Public Schools have reached a tentative contract agreement with teachers for the 2021-22 school year.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:40:31 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>New principals named at three LPS schools</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14417</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14417</guid>
         <description>In the first of several announcements, Lincoln Public Schools has named three new principals to schools where recent retirements were announced earlier this year.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:19:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - Feb. 9, 2021</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14412</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14412</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will meet for its regular board meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:10:24 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS administrators announce retirement plans</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14410</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14410</guid>
         <description>Each year, school and district administrators who plan to retire at the end of the school year announce their intentions in the spring. Lincoln Public Schools wishes to congratulate the following LPS administrators on their upcoming retirements effective June 30, 2021, and thank them for their years of dedicated service to our students and families.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:48:18 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - Jan. 26, 2021</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14402</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14402</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will meet for its regular board meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 23:36:09 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>26th Annual Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Rally</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14400</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14400</guid>
         <description>The Planning Committee invites you to the virtual observation of the 26th Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Rally and March. We encourage you to be inspired, educated, empowered, and entertained through components that address the 2021 theme: &quot;Walk Together | Rallying Steps Toward Equality, Justice, Kindness, and Civility.&quot;</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:14:38 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 1/12 Board of Education Regular Meeting </title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14397</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14397</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the LPS District Office. Topics included an update from the Library Services Department and information about a new focus program beginning in fall 2022.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 01:04:58 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Wellness Wednesday</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14392</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14392</guid>
         <description>News and announcements from LPS Wellness</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:41:21 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>LPS and BCHS announce new Medical Science Focus Program to open in 2022</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14389</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14389</guid>
         <description>A partnership between Lincoln Public Schools and the Bryan College of Health Sciences will launch the Medical Science Focus Program set to open with the new high school located at Northwest 48th and West Holdrege streets in the fall of 2022.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20201217_111249_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 14:37:09 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS releases updated COVID-19 dashboard</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14384</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14384</guid>
         <description>On Monday, Dec. 14, Lincoln Public Schools released an update to the COVID-19 dashboard on their website lps.org/coronavirus. </description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 18:03:15 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Wellness Wednesday</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14377</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14377</guid>
         <description>LPS Wellness news and tips</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:24:34 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>LPS continues strong support of United Way</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14376</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14376</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools employees continue to be a strong supporter of community organizations that make a positive impact on the lives of Lincoln residents in need. This year LPS raised $137,191.35 for the United Way. This is a 6.2% increase from last year. The campaign?s theme, &quot;Now More Than Ever,&quot; was reflected in the staff efforts and contributions to support our students and families.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:29:55 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Community Awareness Event: Youth Mental Health</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14373</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14373</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools is partnering with School Community Intervention and Prevention (SCIP) Bryan Health and the Lancaster Prevention Coalition to put on a valuable presentation about supporting the health and wellbeing of our community?s youth. This event is open to parents, students, school professionals and community members.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2020 20:42:33 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 11/24 Board of Education Regular Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14370</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14370</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 02:53:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Superintendent's Blog: Hope and gratitude in a pandemic</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14368</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14368</guid>
         <description>With Thanksgiving less than a week away, I thought it was a good time for me to reflect on what I am personally thankful for...</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20201122_161057_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2020 22:10:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS cancels classes, buildings closed to public Nov. 23-27</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14366</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14366</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools recently announced there will be no classes for students on Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving, Nov. 23 and 24. In addition, all LPS buildings will be closed to the public Nov. 23-27, with the exception of the LPS District Office that will be open for the Lincoln Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 24 starting at 5:30 p.m. until the end of the meeting.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 16:18:47 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Wellness Wednesday</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14359</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14359</guid>
         <description>The latest news and tips from LPS Wellness</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:17:57 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Wellness Wednesday</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14350</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14350</guid>
         <description>Tips and news from LPS Wellness</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2020 20:50:29 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Reminder: Suicide awareness/prevention training</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14349</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14349</guid>
         <description>A reminder if you were unable to take the annual suicide awareness/prevention training thus far it must be completed by the end of the semester.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:17:11 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>LPS Health Services and Children's Hospital: Making eye care more accessible</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14347</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14347</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools is partnering with Children?s Hospital &amp; Medical Center to make eye care more accessible to our students this year through the Visionmobile Program.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2020 14:35:43 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Lincoln High teacher featured on 'Today Show'</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14336</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14336</guid>
         <description>Lincoln High School business teacher Kim Pickering was selected to appear on the &quot;Today Show&quot; Monday, Oct. 5 in honor of World Teachers' Day. Pickering was one of six educators highlighted, and each teacher won school supplies from Five Star for their school.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20201005_122004_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2020 18:20:04 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Pandemic leads to decrease in LPS student enrollment for first time in 21 years</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14335</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14335</guid>
         <description>COVID-19 has an impact on Lincoln Public Schools, and that includes enrollment during the pandemic. On Friday, LPS released the official enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year as submitted to the Nebraska Department of Education.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2020 21:47:07 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Wellness Update</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14334</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14334</guid>
         <description>News and notes from LPS Wellness</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2020 15:52:23 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 9/22 Board of Education Regular Meeting and Educational Service Unit 18 Board Regular Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14329</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14329</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2020 01:58:45 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Changes to LPS elementary principals' Bubba?s Closet event</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14326</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14326</guid>
         <description>Every year, Lincoln Public Schools Elementary Principals Network organizes and distributes winter clothing through the Bubba?s Closet event. This year?s event will look a little different due to the current pandemic safety protocols put into place.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20200919_152624_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2020 21:26:24 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Get your influenza (flu) shot!</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14323</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14323</guid>
         <description>Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses, like influenza (flu), this fall and winter is more important than ever. Prevention of and reduction in the severity of influenza and reduction of outpatient illnesses, hospitalization and intensive care unit admissions through influenza vaccination will help alleviate stress on the health care system.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 15:06:49 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Wellness Update - Sept. 16</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14322</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14322</guid>
         <description>Info about 'Streets Alive,' neighborhood scavenger bingo, October mindfulness and more</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:57:55 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>National Suicide Prevention Month</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14320</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14320</guid>
         <description>September is Suicide Prevention Month. We are taking this opportunity to remind everyone to #BeThe1To keep each other safe.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20200910_113907_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2020 17:39:07 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Oct. 15 deadline for suicide awareness/prevention training</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14314</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14314</guid>
         <description>Just a reminder, employee groups required to take the annual suicide awareness/prevention training must have that completed by the end of first quarter, Oct. 15. Unlike previous years, this year?s training is offered in-person - not online - and is offered at each building.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:47:22 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Superintendent's Blog: Rising to the challenge</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14311</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14311</guid>
         <description>In light of the prolific challenges we have faced in recent months, I am incredibly proud of our staff and students for being able to make the most of a situation that everyone wants to disappear.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20200901_111153_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2020 17:11:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS to announce weekly positive cases of COVID-19</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14293</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14293</guid>
         <description>Following established protocols, Lincoln Public Schools will announce the positive cases reported last week at LPS and the number of staff reporting to be self-isolating or quarantining on its special COVID-19 webpage: lps.org/coronavirus.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20200820_145840_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 20:57:42 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Superintendent's Blog: Together, we will get through this</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14282</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14282</guid>
         <description>Thoughts from Superintendent Steve Joel as we prepare to start the 2020-2021 school year.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2020 02:06:31 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Wellness Wednesday</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14281</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14281</guid>
         <description>A chance to focus on you: Virtual Health Coaching with UNL Senior Students. Enrollment opens today! New for this year: All meetings will be virtual with your personal coach via Zoom. Availability is first come, first served, so sign up ASAP to not miss your opportunity!</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2020 14:05:46 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of 6/23 Board of Education and ESU Regular Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14265</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14265</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 23, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 05:02:15 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Board of Education regular meeting, budget work session and public forums</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14261</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14261</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education has several meetings scheduled the week of June 22.  The regular Board meeting will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 23 in the boardroom at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2020 20:51:29 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS continues to embrace equity, inclusion and diversity</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14254</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14254</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools continues to embrace equity, inclusion, and the value of diversity.  We acknowledge that in schools across the country, including at LPS, the outcomes for all of our students are not equitable. At LPS, we will continue to identify and address practices that are contributing to these inequitable outcomes, and work to eradicate racism.</description>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2020 01:51:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of 5/26 Board of Education Regular and Special Organization Meetings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14242</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14242</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 26, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. Immediately following its regular meeting, the Board held a special organizational meeting for the Lincoln Board of Education and for Educational Service Unit (ESU) 18.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 02:12:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Wellness Wednesday</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14234</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14234</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2020 16:25:39 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of 4/28 Board of Education Regular Meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14220</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14220</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 24, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2020 02:52:45 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Board of Education Regular Meeting - April 28, 2020</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14216</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14216</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will meet for their regular Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2020 20:39:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Glathar, Blake appointed to new positions at Lincoln Public Schools</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14210</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14210</guid>
         <description>Beginning with the 2020-21 school year, Kurt Glathar will move to the principal position at The Career Academy (TCA). James Blake has been named the director of Strategic Initiatives and Focus Programs, which includes overseeing the Science Focus Program and the Arts and Humanities Focus Program.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2020 01:57:24 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Human Resources Department Updates: COVID-19</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14202</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14202</guid>
         <description>The LPS Human Resources Department recently shared a number of important updates to staff related to COVID-19.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:46:29 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Health Services Update: COVID-19</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14201</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14201</guid>
         <description>Things have been moving at a rapid pace in the past weeks since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), and Dr. Joel announced that school would continue via remote learning for the rest of the school year.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:06:49 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of 3/24 Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14192</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14192</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 24, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2020 02:46:21 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Elementary administrator changes announced</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14189</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14189</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announces four administrator changes for the 2020-21 school year.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:06:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of 3/18 Board of Education special meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14187</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14187</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a special meeting on Wednesday, March 18, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2020 01:48:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>BackPack Walk canceled</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14185</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14185</guid>
         <description>This year's Extra Mile Walk - formerly called the Backpack Extra Mile Walk - has been canceled. The event was scheduled for Saturday, April 25.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2020 20:30:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS cancels Learning Lunch, high school design open houses</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14184</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14184</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools has CANCELLED the following upcoming events: LPS Learning Lunch, originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 17; New high school design open house, originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, at Moore Middle School; New high school design open house, originally scheduled for Monday, March 23, at Arnold Elementary School.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:40:15 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Childhood ACEs connection to Adult Addiction - An Article Executive Summary</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14170</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14170</guid>
         <description>In the article ?Addiction Doc Says: It?s Not the Drugs. It?s the ACEs?Adverse Childhood Experiences,? by Jane Ellen Stevens, Dr. Daniel Sumrok, director of the Center for Addiction Sciences at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center?s College of Medicine, says addiction should not be called addiction, but should instead be called ritualized compulsive comfort-seeking. Dr. Sumrok is board-certified in addiction medicine.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2020 20:22:26 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of 2/25 Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14157</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14157</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. The Board will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, March 24.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2020 03:50:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Community event examines youth anxiety and depression</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14148</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14148</guid>
         <description>LPS is partnering with School Community Intervention and Prevention, Bryan Independence Center and the Lancaster Prevention Leadership Team to put on a series of valuable presentations about how to support the health and well-being of our community?s youth. The first event, Feb. 27, focuses on youth anxiety and depression.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:49:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Wellness Wednesday</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14140</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14140</guid>
         <description>News from LPS Wellness</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2020 14:21:36 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the 2/11 Board of Education meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14131</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14131</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. The Board will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2020 01:41:32 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Wellness Wednesday</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14119</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14119</guid>
         <description>It?s that time! Tuesday was the launch for the annual Personal Health Assessment or PHA through EHA. The survey helps nudge you toward working on your health risks and if fully complete, makes you eligible for a $25 Visa gift card incentive at the end of the school year. This survey is available to all staff members who are benefits eligible, whether you choose to take LPS insurance or not.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:32:41 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Health Services News: Sweet Dreams Lead to School Success</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14118</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14118</guid>
         <description>A recent study presented to the American Academy of Pediatrics at its national conference in October 2019 states ?chronic sleep loss is a serious public health problem among children.? The results found that only 48% of school age children in the U.S. get the recommended nine hours of sleep most weeknights. Children that get adequate sleep, the study suggests, are significantly more likely to show a positive outlook toward school and other signs of ?childhood flourishing,? a measure of behavioral and social well-being.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:27:21 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of 1/28 Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14103</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14103</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. The Board will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2020 02:26:59 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Three world language teachers named best in the state</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14100</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14100</guid>
         <description>Three Lincoln Public Schools world language teachers have been honored as the best in the state. The Nebraska International Languages Association (NILA) honored the following LPS educators last semester.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2020 19:37:20 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS school nursing embraces trauma informed care</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14095</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14095</guid>
         <description>The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) position statement on the school nurse?s role in behavioral/mental health states, ?School nurses, because of their regular access to students, are uniquely qualified to identify students with potential behavioral health concerns.? Over the last couple of years, school nurses at LPS have revamped health offices to better meet emotional and behavioral needs of students by partnering with administration and teachers to provide Tiered Support for students. It's all part of evidence-based Trauma Informed Care.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2020 18:14:10 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS Wellness Update - Jan. 22, 2020</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14094</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14094</guid>
         <description>An update from LPS Wellness Facilitator Michelle Welch</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2020 17:37:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Students 'Walk Together' to honor MLK's legacy</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14090</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14090</guid>
         <description>The frigid temperatures and icy streets did not prevent a record number of students and their families from participating in the 25th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Rally and March on Monday, Jan. 20.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20200121_133744_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2020 19:37:44 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Public Schools: Highlights of 1/14 Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14083</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14083</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. The Board will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2020 01:04:28 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Information presentations set in January for LPS bond issue</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14065</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14065</guid>
         <description>Informational presentations about the Lincoln Public Schools upcoming bond issue will be held throughout the community during the month of January.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2019 21:03:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Winter lice education: A reminder from the school nurses of LPS Health Services</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14059</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14059</guid>
         <description>Each year there is renewed interest in head lice and children. Lincoln Public Schools has clear protocol and procedures for dealing with the reality of this issue.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2019 14:57:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Public Schools: Highlights of 12/10 Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14050</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14050</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. The Board will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2019 03:03:31 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Public Schools sees improvement in AQuESTT classifications</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14031</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14031</guid>
         <description>The updated AQuESTT (Accountability for a Quality Education System, Today and Tomorrow) classifications released Nov. 27 by the Nebraska Department of Education show for the first time that no schools within Lincoln Public Schools remained on the ?Needs Improvement? list. The updated classifications were released after the completion of the evidence-based analysis period.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 14:12:23 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Public Schools: Highlights of 11/26 Board of Education regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14029</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14029</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. The Board will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 01:47:06 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Public Schools to purchase two high school sites</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14023</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14023</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education will consider two land purchases during the next regular Board meeting on Tuesday, November 26. The two properties ? one in northwest Lincoln and the other in southeast Lincoln ? would be large enough for the construction of new high schools, along with athletic complexes as identified by the proposed updated 10-year Facilities and Infrastructure Plan.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2019 14:15:42 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Public Schools: Highlights of 11/12 Board of Education  work session and regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14002</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=14002</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for the fifth of six planned work sessions and a regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. The Board will hold its next work session and meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2019 01:50:29 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Public Schools: Highlights of 10/22 Board of Education work session and regular meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13971</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13971</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for the fourth of six planned work sessions and a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. The Board will hold its next work session and meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 01:38:36 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS Learning Lunch: 'ABCs of Teaching English to Immigrant/Refugee Students'</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13952</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13952</guid>
         <description>Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 15 for the latest LPS Learning Lunch, &quot;ABCs of Teaching English to Immigrant/Refugee Students,&quot; with presenters Laura Salem, LPS English Language Learners program supervisor, and Kate Damgaard, LPS language curriculum specialist.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2019 15:26:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>2019 LPS State Accountability Report</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13947</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13947</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools received a designation of ?Great? as part of the Nebraska Department of Education?s Accountability for a Quality Education System, Today and Tomorrow (AQuESTT) - the annual school district evaluation information shared Wednesday.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2019 15:15:32 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Public Schools: Highlights of 10/8 Lincoln Board of Education meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13946</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13946</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St. The Board will hold its next regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2019 01:03:17 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Flu shot: Your best bet for avoiding influenza</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13932</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13932</guid>
         <description>This year's annual flu shot will offer protection against three or four of the influenza viruses expected to be in circulation this flu season. A high-dose flu vaccine also will be available for adults age 65 and older. Influenza is a respiratory infection that can cause serious complications, particularly in young children, older adults and people with certain medical conditions. Getting an influenza vaccine ? though not 100% effective ? is the best way to prevent the misery of the flu and its complications.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2019 14:14:33 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Public Schools: Highlights of 9/18 Lincoln Board of Education work session</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13897</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13897</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education met for a work session on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at Lincoln Public Schools District Office, 5905 O St.  The Board will hold its next work session on Tuesday, Oct. 7.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 01:49:04 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Community Awareness Series: Promoting Healthy Behaviors</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13896</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13896</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2019 20:11:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS announces 2019-20 lineup for Learning Lunches</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13797</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13797</guid>
         <description>The 2019-20 lineup for the annual Lincoln Public Schools Learning Lunch series offers more ?Untold Stories of our Schools.? Learning Lunches are free and open to LPS staff and the Lincoln community, beginning with the first program on Tuesday, Aug. 20.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2019 16:15:24 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Welcome back: Special video from Steve Joel, Executive Team</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13796</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13796</guid>
         <description>Getting ready to dive into the new school year, Superintendent Steve Joel and the executive team share their priorities during a special team-building exercise. Take a look...</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jul 2019 13:50:56 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Courageous or comfortable: Administrators asked to decide</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13794</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13794</guid>
         <description>The 2019-2020 school year officially kicked off on Thursday, July 25, when Lincoln Public Schools leaders and administrators gathered at Lincoln Southwest High School for the annual Leadership Day. This year?s theme: ?Equity: All means all.?</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20190802_124946_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2019 20:44:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Apply now for the 2019-2020 Lincoln Public Schools Citizens Academy</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13793</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13793</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools is inviting Lincoln citizens to participate in its annual Citizens Education Academy, a series of monthly gatherings that include hands-on interactive experiences depicting a true, behind-the-scenes sense of LPS.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2019 13:18:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of the Community Budget Forum June 27, 2019</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13764</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13764</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools officials on Thursday presented the preliminary budget for 2019-20 at a Community Budget Forum held at North Star High School, and asked for community comments.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2019 01:29:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS ranks fourth in Forbes ?Best Employers in Nebraska? list</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13755</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13755</guid>
         <description>In a recently released ranking by Forbes Magazine, Lincoln Public Schools ranked fourth in Nebraska - and the only public school district listed in the state - for ?Best Employer by State.?</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2019 19:59:02 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>2018-19 Foundation for LPS Educator Awards</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13745</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13745</guid>
         <description>Congratulations to all of the Lincoln Public Schools staff members who received educator awards from the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools. For more information on the awards, please visit the Foundation?s website.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2019 21:05:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>'It's an experience I won't forget'</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13741</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13741</guid>
         <description>In 2017, the Lincoln Board of Education approved a three-year pilot program in partnership with the Indian Center to provide academic support and an incentive for Native American students to graduate from high school. Part of that incentive included giving eligible seniors an eagle feather to wear on their graduation cap as a reward.

Now in it's third year, communications coordinator Mindy Burbach sat down with Lincoln Northeast High School senior Alan Acoya on the last day of school to talk about his accomplishments and how receiving the eagle feather to wear at graduation impacted him. Below is the transcript of their conversation:</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:34:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>2019 Final Words</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13724</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13724</guid>
         <description>Each year we sit down with graduating seniors and retiring staff members to get their Final Words.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2019 13:56:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Belmont Elementary earns national award for its work with students</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13719</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13719</guid>
         <description>The American Psychological Association (APA) and its Board of Education Affairs (BEA) has honored Belmont Elementary School for its ability to adapt to the needs of students while ensuring the highest standards for their achievement, engagement and social competence.</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2019 14:49:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS encourages all staff members to be up-to-date on measles vaccinations</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13714</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13714</guid>
         <description>We are very lucky in Nebraska with a 96.2 percent vaccination rate against measles, which means the chances of a measles case in Lincoln is reduced significantly. However, with the number of confirmed measles cases rising across the country - including in surrounding states - measles could come to Lincoln, Nebraska.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2019 16:31:30 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Scott music teacher honored with Scottish Rite award</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13691</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13691</guid>
         <description>Jacque Rush was named the 2019 Scottish Rite Distinguished Teacher of the Year, a prestigious award presented annually to a Lincoln Public Schools teacher. It comes with a cash prize of $7,500, donated by the local chapter of the Scottish Rite organization.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2019 02:09:31 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Eickhoff selected as next Humann Elementary principal</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13631</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13631</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools Monday announced Sharon Eickhoff ? currently the assistant principal at Cavett Elementary School ? will be the new principal at Humann Elementary for 2019-20.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2019 18:01:32 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Muggy named new principal at Holmes Elementary School</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13587</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13587</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools is proud to announce that Tim Muggy has been named the next principal at Holmes Elementary School. He follows Haeven Pedersen, who announced earlier this year he is taking a new position in Norfolk, Nebraska.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2019 22:47:23 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Licata selected to serve as director of Elementary Education</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13538</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13538</guid>
         <description>Gena Licata has been selected to serve as director of Elementary Education for Lincoln Public Schools.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 19:57:47 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>NARSP awarding $1,000 scholarships to educators working toward advanced degree/endorsement</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13452</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13452</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2019 18:21:38 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Employees honored for 25 years of service</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13396</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13396</guid>
         <description>The following employees have achieved the goal of 25 years of professional service to the youth of Lincoln and Lincoln Public Schools. They were honored at the Jan. 8 Lincoln Board of Education meeting.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:30:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Formal Scottish Rite recognition Friday for Southwest teacher</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13282</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13282</guid>
         <description>Every fall Lincoln Public Schools gathers together and officially honors the latest winner of the Scottish Rite Distinguished Teacher of the Year, and Friday the school district formally recognized Terry Abrahams, longtime English teacher at Lincoln Southwest High School.</description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 23:53:20 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS announces new Director of Accounting and Payroll</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13156</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13156</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announced this week that Kelli Ackerman will be the new Director of Accounting and Payroll for LPS.  Ackerman is currently the Business Manager for Holdrege Public Schools and Treasurer of the Holdrege Public Schools Board of Education.</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2018 03:00:09 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS Staff: VNA immunization clinics for staff</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13015</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=13015</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2018 14:23:53 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS Staff: Annual Benefit Enrollment dates and instructions</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12983</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12983</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:43:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Annual Staff Training for Suicide Awareness/Prevention</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12981</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12981</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2018 19:40:42 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS to livestream all six high school graduation ceremonies</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12866</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12866</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2018 17:10:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>New principals named at three LPS middle schools</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12794</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12794</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2018 20:57:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of 4/16 Lincoln Board of Education Work Session</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12792</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12792</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education held a Work Session Monday evening at Lincoln Public Schools District Office to specifically discuss the proposed Joint Public Agency for safety, security and success of students.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2018 02:30:46 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of 4/16 Super Commons meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12791</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12791</guid>
         <description>?Kids are the most valuable resource in this community,? according to Lincoln City Council member Carl Eskridge, summarizing the theme of the Monday morning meeting of the ?Super Commons? ? a meeting of three governmental groups: The Lincoln City Council, Lincoln Board of Education and Lancaster County Board of Commissioners.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2018 22:02:24 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of 4/10 Lincoln Board of Education meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12779</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12779</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education Tuesday approved the purchase of Chromebooks in the next annual instructional technology cycle for Lincoln Public Schools students.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2018 01:08:24 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>City of Lincoln, Lincoln Public Schools: Safe and Successful Kids in our Community</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12758</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12758</guid>
         <description>The city of Lincoln and Lincoln Public Schools are coming together with the goal of: Safe and Successful Kids in our Community.  To meet this goal they are proposing multifaceted action that covers increased security, mental health resources and proactive measures.</description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2018 14:33:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>New high school principals announced</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12750</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12750</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2018 22:40:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of 3/27 Lincoln Board of Education meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12745</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12745</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools officials Tuesday recommended a slightly costlier Chromebook for purchases in the next annual technology cycle for high school students ? finding that the investment pays off long-term in reduced repairs.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2018 01:23:07 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>March LPS Community High School Task Force at Northeast</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12724</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12724</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Public Schools Community High School Task Force held its final monthly meeting on Thursday at Lincoln Northeast High School, wrapping up committee work to study high school enrollment, priorities and facilities ? and starting to finalize recommendations.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2018 23:47:25 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Thinking about a career in School Libraries? Funding for coursework now available at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO)</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12720</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12720</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2018 02:33:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>March LPS Learning Lunch:  Developing Young Men and Women</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12696</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12696</guid>
         <description>Learning to become responsible young men and women ? are lessons for students at Huntington Elementary School ? lessons featured at the March Learning Lunch for Lincoln Public Schools this month: Tuesday, March 27, at LPS District Office, 5905 O St.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2018 14:47:11 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Public Schools asks for budget feedback</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12695</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12695</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools invites community members into the development process of the 2018-19 budget in a variety of ways.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2018 14:31:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>New principals named at five LPS elementary schools</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12689</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12689</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools on Friday proudly announced new principals at five elementary schools.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2018 19:22:13 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>National School Social Worker Week</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12686</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12686</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20180308_202931_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2018 02:29:31 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>?You?re the best teacher ever?</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12681</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12681</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools honors five educators as part of Thank You Teacher!</description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2018 20:23:35 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Community Awareness Series: Promoting Healthy Behaviors</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12663</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12663</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2018 16:49:32 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 2/27 Lincoln Board of Education meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12658</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12658</guid>
         <description>Student safety continues to be our school district?s top priority, Joe Wright, director of Security at Lincoln Public Schools, told the Lincoln Board of Education Tuesday. Giving a general update about safety and security measures throughout LPS, Wright stressed there are many procedures and systems in place.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2018 03:03:59 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>February: LPS Community High School Task Force at Southwest</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12624</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12624</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Public Schools Community High School Task Force held its monthly meeting on Thursday at Lincoln Southwest High School, continued committee work to study high school enrollment, priorities and facilities ? and heard an update on school security</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2018 01:21:34 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of 2/13 Lincoln Board of Education meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12609</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12609</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Education Association (LEA) and Lincoln Public Schools have reached a tentative agreement with teachers for a one-year contract for the 2018-19 school year ? in a proposal presented to the Lincoln Board of Education Tuesday.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:50:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS administrators announce retirement, changing roles</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12602</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12602</guid>
         <description>February is generally a time for major school and district administrators to announce retirement plans, as well as new roles, so we will share these announcements in a timely manner.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2018 21:02:38 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>NARSP Offering Scholarship to Active Educators</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12578</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12578</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2018 23:36:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>January: LPS Community High School Task Force at Lincoln High</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12559</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12559</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Public Schools Community High School Task Force held its fourth meeting on Thursday at Lincoln High School and continued committee work to study high school enrollment, priorities and facilities.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2018 01:09:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Highlights of 1/23 Lincoln Board of Education meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12552</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12552</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools has gone green over the past decades. The school district practices energy efficiency in all LPS facilities, composts, recycles in general, and recycles construction waste, helps with school gardens and outdoor education, and more.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2018 01:06:38 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>2018 High School Graduation Ceremony times announced</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12546</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12546</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jan 2018 22:20:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>We need volunteers for the Science Fair</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12539</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12539</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2018 17:17:33 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>What are the Lincoln Public Schools Behavior Programs?</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12538</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12538</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2018 16:17:16 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>January LPS Learning Lunch: Success with our Scholars, featuring LPS Youth Development Team</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12495</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12495</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools students will talk about finding success in school at the January Lincoln Public Schools Learning Lunch scheduled for 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 ? in a presentation called?Success with our Scholars? that features remarks from students and Pete Ferguson, LPS Youth Development Team coordinator.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2018 15:36:20 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Annual MLK Jr. Breakfast set for Jan. 12</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12486</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12486</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:38:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Piano Lessons for Adults</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12485</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12485</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:25:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 12/12 Lincoln Board of Education meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12463</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12463</guid>
         <description>After a comprehensive community engagement process over the past year, the Lincoln Board of Education Tuesday approved a new and refreshed strategic plan to take the school district through the next five years.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2017 01:56:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS names new Student Services Administrator</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12455</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12455</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools announces that Clay Hollman has accepted the position of Student Services Administrator  and will begin second semester.  He has served as the Special Education Coordinator at Lincoln Southeast High School since the 2012-13 school year, and also served as the Assistant Special Education Coordinator and  Special Education teacher at Southeast.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2017 15:01:51 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>December LPS Learning Lunch: Restoring Calm, How LPS Responds to Crisis</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12443</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12443</guid>
         <description>The December Lincoln Public Schools Learning Lunch will happen at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19 and feature a presentation, ?Restoring Calm: LPS Response to Crisis,? by Brenda Leggiadro, LPS supervisor for counselors and social workers, and Ursula Vernon-Hansen, LPS Crisis Response Team facilitator.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2017 14:57:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS scores, graduation rate hold steady through increased rigor</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12421</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12421</guid>
         <description>High school graduation rates and state student achievement assessment scores are all holding steady at Lincoln Public Schools ? generally scoring above state averages ? as the school district increases both rigor and student enrollment numbers.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 15:37:59 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>November: LPS Community High School Task Force at Southeast</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12419</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12419</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Public Schools Community High School Task Force held its third meeting on Thursday at Lincoln Southeast High School and continued committee work to study high school enrollment, priorities and facilities.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2017 23:54:59 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Catching the kindness bug at Lefler Middle School</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12413</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12413</guid>
         <description>During a recent 10-day span, Lefler staff participated in ?Kindness Blitz,? which encouraged the recognition of co-workers who perform random acts of kindness.</description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 16:24:08 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 11/28 Lincoln Board of Education meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12409</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12409</guid>
         <description>With a focus on academic success and global citizenship for all students, support for educators, family and community partnerships, and growth ready facilities ? the Lincoln Board of Education Tuesday rolled out the proposed strategic plan for the school district going forward for the next five years.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2017 01:48:32 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Harvest of Books cultivates the gift of reading</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12399</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12399</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20171121_153835_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2017 21:38:35 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS celebrates Scottish Rite Teacher of the Year</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12394</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12394</guid>
         <description>Every fall Lincoln Public Schools gathers together and officially honors the latest winner of the Scottish Rite Distinguished Teacher of the Year, and Monday the school district recognized Jan McKeown, instructional technology coach at Lefler Middle School.</description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2017 23:39:15 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Public Schools:  Highlights of 11/14 Lincoln Board of Education meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12368</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12368</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education Tuesday heard glowing results of an external audit conducted recently that reviewed the Lincoln Public Schools budget, internal controls, financial statements, compliance with laws and regulation, and more.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:44:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>NMEA All-State music participants announced</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12364</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12364</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20171114_121027_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:43:17 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Volunteers needed to ring bells</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12359</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12359</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2017 01:56:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS Community High School Task Force continues work</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12326</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12326</guid>
         <description>Dealing with a growing population of students at Lincoln Public Schools ? and particularly a growing population of high school students ? the Lincoln Public Schools Community High School Task Force met for the second time Thursday (this time at Lincoln North Star High School).</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2017 00:08:21 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 10/24 Lincoln Board of Education meeting, work session</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12316</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12316</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education Tuesday approved submission of an Early Childhood Expansion grant application that would expand early childhood offerings in the school district in LPS elementary school buildings.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2017 04:23:55 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Employee Financial Wellness Seminars</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12306</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12306</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:03:37 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Lincoln Southeast High School Ewaste Recycling Fundraiser</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12302</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12302</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2017 16:12:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Don Clifton Professional Learning Center</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12301</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12301</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:51:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Huskers help Mickle students kick off second quarter</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12299</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12299</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20171018_135606_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2017 19:56:06 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>West Lincoln Elementary to celebrate completion of major renovation projects</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12297</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12297</guid>
         <description>West Lincoln Elementary School will host a community open house on Sunday,  Oct. 22, 2-4 p.m., to celebrate its recently completed major renovations.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:57:28 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>2018 LPS Marching Band Invite - Final Ratings</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12290</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12290</guid>
         <description>The 37th Annual Lincoln Public Schools Marching Band Invitational was held on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Seacrest Field.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20171012_130006_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2017 17:20:52 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Retirement seminar scheduled for Oct. 28</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12289</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12289</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2017 17:11:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>How United Way helps McPhee Elementary</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12288</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12288</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 12 Oct 2017 16:52:47 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Harvest of Books drive October 1-15</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12276</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12276</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20171011_153903_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2017 21:39:03 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Haymarket Youth Festival changes location</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12258</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12258</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20171006_092646_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2017 20:22:41 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>TCA informational sessions offered</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12243</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12243</guid>
         <description>The Career Academy, a high school program through Lincoln Public Schools located at Southeast Community College, is holding several informational sessions this fall for families and students to learn more.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2017 19:27:09 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Public Schools launches Community High School Task Force</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12235</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12235</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education adopted a goal this school year to establish a High School Task Force to investigate community options and priorities for serving high school students ? and Thursday Lincoln Public Schools launched the Community High School Task Force to study the school district?s enrollment and educational needs.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2017 23:55:54 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Air Force Association honors Mickle teacher for classroom excellence</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12230</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12230</guid>
         <description>The AFA named Science Teacher Katie Hammond its Nebraska Teacher of the Year and recognized her during a ceremony at the school Sept. 26.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20170928_131220_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2017 19:12:20 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Lincoln High's Thursday football game moved to Seacrest Field</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12228</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12228</guid>
         <description>The varsity Lincoln High School football game scheduled Thursday night has been moved to Seacrest Field.  Kickoff for the game is the same:  7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 - in a game between Lincoln High and Omaha Central.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2017 22:49:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Discover the Air Force Junior ROTC program at Northeast High School</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12225</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12225</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20170927_094356_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2017 15:43:56 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Learning Lunch features ?labor of love? video: Seeds of Hope</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12222</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12222</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools featured the video, Seeds of Hope, at the second Learning Lunch of the season on Tuesday ? a project called a ?labor of love? by Sally Nellson Barrett, director of Nebraska Loves Public Schools, the organization that produced the film project.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20170926_152918_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2017 21:29:18 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Moore dedication ceremony honors school?s namesake, celebrates community support</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12221</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12221</guid>
         <description>More than 300 people packed the multi-purpose room at Marilyn Moore Middle School in southeast Lincoln on Sunday to celebrate the school?s recent opening and to honor its namesake.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20170926_104634_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2017 16:46:34 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Moore Middle School dedication SUNDAY</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12201</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12201</guid>
         <description>The official dedication program for Marilyn Moore Middle School - open to the community - is set for 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at the new school located in southeast Lincoln at 8700 Yankee Woods Drive.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2017 14:14:34 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Time to donate to Bubba's Closet</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12200</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12200</guid>
         <description>As cold weather looms, it's that time of year to donate new and gently used winter wear for Bubba's Closet, the clothes give-away effort facilitated by the elementary principals of Lincoln Public Schools - to keep our community's children warm.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 22 Sep 2017 14:07:45 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Lincoln High School named most beautiful public HS in Nebraska</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12182</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12182</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20170920_161440_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 22:14:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Roper, Kooser elementary schools rise to the challenge with blood drives</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12179</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12179</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20170920_141459_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 20:14:59 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Second Learning Lunch of LPS Season:  ?Seeds of Hope? viewing opportunity</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12171</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12171</guid>
         <description>The second Lincoln Public Schools Learning Lunch of the 2017-18 season will happen at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26 with the film, ?Seeds of Hope,? a video from Nebraska Loves Public Schools featuring LPS staff members. The Learning Lunch will also include remarks from special guest Oscar Pohirieth, LPS Cultural Specialist and Coordinator for the Bilingual Liaison Program.</description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2017 18:32:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Staying focused on safety during emergencies</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12167</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12167</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools staged an emergency exercise on Friday morning that focused on the process after the evacuation of a school, when parents would need to pick up their children at a safe, alternative site.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20170915_163136_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2017 22:31:36 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS students teach lessons to US Secretary of Education</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12163</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12163</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools Science Focus Program students offered a few lessons in quality education Thursday to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos on her visit to the Zoo School.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20170914_181508_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2017 22:53:52 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 9/12 Lincoln Board of Education meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12154</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12154</guid>
         <description>At the Lincoln Board of Education meeting Tuesday, Lincoln Public Schools Superintendent Steve Joel addressed the issue of the upcoming visit of U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos - coming to the LPS Science Focus Program on Thursday - saying ?we consider this an opportunity to showcase one of our great programs, and our great school district.?</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2017 01:18:41 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS announces new director of Community Learning Centers</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12153</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12153</guid>
         <description>Nola Derby-Bennett has been selected as the new director of Community Learning Centers (CLC) at Lincoln Public Schools, the school district announced Tuesday.  While the position is held by Lincoln Public Schools, the CLC director position is also supported by nearly a dozen lead agencies, many other community partners, the Lincoln Community Foundation and the city of Lincoln.</description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20170912_221001_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2017 22:41:40 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Secretary of Education DeVos visit to LPS confirmed</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12148</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12148</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2017 15:13:29 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS contacted by Secretary of Education DeVos</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12135</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12135</guid>
         <description>Lincoln Public Schools has been contacted by the office of Betsy DeVos, the U.S. Secretary of Education.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2017 23:25:01 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Johnson retiring as Director of Community Learning Centers</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12126</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12126</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2017 20:53:46 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Marilyn Moore to be Recognized as Leadership Lincoln Distinguished Alumni 2017</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12125</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12125</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2017 20:51:34 GMT</pubDate> 
      </item>
      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 8/31 Lincoln Board of Education work session</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12122</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12122</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education brainstormed a broad range of possible goals as part of the new strategic planning process Thursday evening in a four-hour work ession to suggest, discuss and start to augment five themes previosly developed to help chart the course for the school district over the next five years.</description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2017 02:47:12 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>COMMUNITY AWARENESS SERIES: Promoting Healthy Behaviors</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12103</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12103</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2017 16:08:06 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Highlights of 8/22 Lincoln Board of Education meeting</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12078</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12078</guid>
         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education Tuesday approved a student-centered budget for 2017-18 that focuses on significant student growth in the Lincoln community as well as increasing complex student needs.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2017 02:59:48 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Students find that 'Science Rocks' in moon's shadow</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12076</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12076</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20170821_170831_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2017 22:44:27 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>First Learning Lunch of LPS Season: Ed Zimmer, Stories from the LPS Archives</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12061</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12061</guid>
         <description>The first Lincoln Public Schools Learning Lunch of the 2017-18 season will happen at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29 and feature Ed Zimmer, Historic Preservation Planner for Lincoln, talking about ?Stories from the LPS Archives.?</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2017 17:03:51 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>REQUIRED: Benefits Enrollment</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12058</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12058</guid>
         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2017 00:12:10 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>LPS featured in new documentary on immigrant and refugee students</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12056</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12056</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20170816_144150_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2017 20:41:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Diehl recognized with Joekel Award for leadership development in the classroom</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12055</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12055</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20170816_141226_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2017 20:12:26 GMT</pubDate> 
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      <item>
         <title>Another first day in the books</title>
         <link>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12052</link>
         <guid>https://www.lps.org/post/detail.cfm?id=12052</guid>
         <description></description>
         <media:content url="https://www.lps.org/imgassets/www_20170815_144745_1000.jpg" medium="image" isDefault="true" expression="full"/>
         <pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2017 20:47:45 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>TEDxYouth to feature LPS students on August 19</title>
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         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2017 20:35:58 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Back to School Carpool Karaoke</title>
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         <description></description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2017 22:08:57 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>NARSP Scholarship Recipients Named</title>
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         <description></description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2017 20:04:44 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Lincoln Public Schools: Highlights of 8/8 Lincoln Board of Education meeting</title>
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         <description>The Lincoln Board of Education Tuesday held a public hearing and heard first reading on the 2017-18 proposed Lincoln Public Schools budget ? a budget that is student-centered and focuses on the incredible growth in our school district.  The proposed budget provides appropriate staffing, services, supplies and resources to address an estimated increase of 950 more students for 2017-18 ? bringing total enrollment to almost 42,000 students. LPS served almost 41,000 students last school year, an increase of 12 percent or 4,450 students over the last five years.  This will mark the fifth straight year of annual growth greater than 850 students.</description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2017 01:52:50 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>LPS offers Learning Lunch lineup for 2017-18: Untold stories of our Schools</title>
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         <description>The 2017-18 lineup for the annual Lincoln Public Schools Learning Lunches series offers more ?Untold Stories of our Schools? with Learning Lunches open to LPS staff and the Lincoln community ? beginning with a program on Tuesday, August 29.</description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:11:24 GMT</pubDate> 
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         <title>Piano Lessons for Adults!</title>
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         <description></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2017 13:52:00 GMT</pubDate> 
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