World Language

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Staff Spotlight: Malia Pope - Spanish teacher at Lincoln North Star High School

June 18, 2026

Every week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Malia Pope, Spanish teacher at Lincoln North Star High School. “Mrs. Pope is the ‘o...

A collection of portrait photos representing the students honored

LPS students earn Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy recognition

May 13, 2026

Twenty-three Lincoln Public Schools students passed an important milestone on their pathways to becoming global citizens this spring. The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) a...

Three smiling young adults, two women in hijabs and a man, stand behind an indoor wooden railing. One woman wears a burgundy hijab and denim jacket, the other a black hijab and olive top. The man wears a green, black, and white split-color shirt.

LPS students gain global skills at UNL World Language Fair

April 20, 2026

Dana, Eman and Mohammed provided powerful illustrations this spring of how Lincoln Public Schools classes are boosting their global prospects. The Northeast High School trio jo...

A grid of fourteen individual headshots shows diverse students looking towards the camera, some smiling, against a mottled blue-grey background.

LPS students earn coveted world language awards

April 6, 2026

State officials rewarded Lincoln Public Schools students for their hard work in world language subjects with top-tier recognition this spring. Nebraska Department of Education l...

Four diverse young people stand side-by-side against a plain wall. Two smile, while others have neutral expressions. They wear casual t-shirts and hoodies, including one with 'Flight Cancelled' and another with a jacket draped.

LPS students collect verbal victories at German State Convention

April 1, 2026

Irving Middle School students enjoyed world-sized language experiences this spring during an informative trip to Omaha. Multiple Aardvarks traveled to the University of Nebrask...

There are 21 students in three rows of seven. The top row has six girls and one boy, the second row has four boys and three girls and the bottom row has five girls and two boys.

LPS students achieve linguistic legacies with Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Award

January 15, 2026

Lincoln Public Schools students secured verbal victories this winter for learning how to translate words into several world languages. The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE)...

Michael Mason D'Croz smiles in a classroom. He is wearing a jacket that says Northeast on it.

Staff Spotlight: Michael Mason-D'Croz - Spanish teacher at Lincoln Northeast High School

January 2, 2026

Every week, we shine a spotlight on one Lincoln Public Schools staff member! This week, meet Michael Mason-D'Croz, Spanish teacher at Lincoln Northeast High School. “Mason ma...

A female student is smiling at her desk in a Japanese world language class at Southwest High School.

Southwest students gain global knowledge from Japanese course

December 15, 2025

Southwest High School students are discovering how the Japanese language is a never-ending source of academic energy. Silver Hawks like Arrisyn and Jess are creating brilliant ...

From left, LPS world languages teachers Janine Theiler, Mohammed Alnajem, Brenda Lopez Adame and Sarah Klankey work in their classrooms.

LPS world language teachers win prestigious state awards

November 18, 2025

Four Lincoln Public Schools teachers are speaking the supportive language of providing excellent instruction for their students. The Nebraska Languages Association (NEBLA) honore...

Two Schoo Middle School eighth grade girls hold up origami butterflies they have made. They are sitting next to each other in a classroom with cabinet shelves behind them. The girl on the left is holding up her butterfly with her right hand, and the girl on the right is holding up her butterfly with her left hand.

Skyhawks enjoy cultural art lesson with monarch butterflies

November 5, 2025

Schoo Middle School students embarked on a learning journey when they linked the migration of monarch butterflies with a major Mexican holiday in late October. Eighth graders in...

Three students, two women wearing hijabs and one man, sit at desks in a classroom. They review papers together, engaging in a study session.

Gaining Global Skills: LPS students benefit from Arabic world language courses

May 2, 2025

The dialects, details and descriptive phrases of one of the world’s most spoken languages are coming to life for Lincoln Public Schools students this year. Dozens of high school...

Phoebe Pierson listens to a presentation in her world language class. A classmate is sitting behind her at a desk. Both are facing right to left.

Linguistic Leaders: LPS students secure state honors for world language talents

April 10, 2025

Lincoln High School junior Phoebe Pierson has used her love of world languages to become fluent in life skills such as perseverance, dedication and taking initiative. Pierson is ...

From left, Terri Dimon, Ashton Krueger and Kelleen Rosebaugh smile in their classrooms. The image is a collage of three separate pictures.

LPS world language teachers honored with state recognition

January 10, 2025

Terri Dimon, Ashton Krueger and Kelleen Rosebaugh are proving that the word “excellence” is spoken in every language. The three Lincoln Public Schools teachers earned prestigious...