Citizens Education Academy
Mission
The Citizens Education Academy will provide Lincoln citizens a hands-on interactive public information program that familiarizes and gives them a true, behind-the-scenes sense of Lincoln Public Schools. The Academy will provide citizens with insight into how our school district works, promote open lines of community engagement and communication, provide opportunities for citizen feedback, and establish clearer understanding from both sides.
Goal
Participants will gain a better, deeper understanding of the school district and an increased sense of ownership in local schools — creating understanding advocates of public education in our community – and LPS will gain a better, deeper understanding of citizen perspective.
Basics
This unique, no-charge public outreach program will be open to approximately 30 people from our community (18 and older) with five sessions during the first semester — featuring a heavy dose of unique encounters. All sessions will happen in school settings.
Apply to participate
We are now accepting applications to the 2024 Fall Academy. Click the button below to submit your application. Notifications and information will be sent by August 16, 2024. For questions, please contact Mindy Burbach at mburbach@lps.org.
2024 Fall Schedule
All sessions will run from 5-8 p.m. starting with a tour of the building.
Participants are asked to commit to attending all four sessions.
August 21
Robinson Elementary School
- Welcome
- LPS by the Numbers
- Elementary and Secondary Education
- School libraries
September 18
Northeast High School
- Early Childhood Education
- Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
- Focus Programs and TCA
October 16
Yankee Hill Education Center
- Tour
- School Safety
- Student Services
- Special Education
November 20
Park Middle School
- Tour
- Buildings and Bond Issues
- School Finance
- Federal Program
December 6
Steve Joel District Leadership Center
- Getting Involved
- Civic Engagement
- Graduation
