The Seat Beside You is a video-series with the premise that behind every student at LPS, there’s a story…there’s a whole world. And with a better understanding of the person in the seat beside you, the stronger our schools and community become.
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Introducing student made productions! Students from Southeast Highschool made their own Seat Beside You stories to highlight students and teachers in their community. Dive into their collection to experience the diverse perspectives they've brought to life!
Good Day for a Rat
The Lincoln Community Playhouse always puts on a great show, but today is special because Belmont Elementary is coming to see 'Charlotte's Web.' Not only…
5:53 min
The Seat Beside You: Student Productions Edition
Introducing student made productions! Students from Southeast Highschool made their own Seat Beside You stories to highlight students and teachers in their community. Dive into…
2-6 min
Eid al-Fitr
"Eid al-Fitr" Mostafa is a Muslim Lincoln Public Schools student and he wants to show you an Eid al-Fitr ceremony. Eid al-Fitr is the end…
5:37 min
Anna's Calling
Anna, a paraeducator and her student, Max, spend time together reading, drawing and playing with Max's stuffed animal, Jeffy.
4:06 min
Banku Boys
A Ghanaian family teaches their sons about their culture through traditions, religion and food.
7:39 min
Ali's Beats
A young aspiring DJ artist who refuses to let his blindness become a barrier to his dreams and a teacher who helped make it possible.
6:30 min
The Power of Place
Standing Bear High School staff learn about the culture and history of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska in Niobrara.
7:32 min
Being Brianna
Meet Brianna from Lincoln East! She has a unique drive and personality that helps her navigate each day. Brianna tells us what it is like…
6:02 min
Lily's Lesson
A student at Lincoln East High School doesn't see herself reflected in the the curriculum, so she decides to enact some change that will impact…
7:17 min
Strings of Many Colors
You'll want to turn your speakers up for this one! On this episode of "The Seat Beside You," we shine a spotlight on Daniel Martinez,…
5:56 min
Derek and Diego
Derek and Diego became friends while hanging out at their school library but could not speak the same language. In order to bridge their language…
3:45 min
The Freight Farm
Learn about Heba, a student from Independence Academy, and a unique opportunity students have to learn about agriculture.
3:41 min
Tommy's Light
Tommy and his friends from Independence Academy help set up the annual Christmas zoo lights.
8:30 min
The Voices of English Language Learners Collection
Students share about their culture and what it is like being a student at LPS.
3-6 min
The Mosaic Book Collection
Mosaic is a collection of stories about underrepresented cultures to provide awareness for teachers, students and families at LPS.
3:50 min
The Equity Cadre
The LPS Equity Cadre is a student-led group focusing on issues of equity, awareness and change in our schools and community.
3:38 min
Community of Learners
Unified students come together once a month at Southeast High to play games, share stories and have fun!
4:22 min
Bryan Community Garden
Students at Bryan Community Focus Program work toward giving their school a makeover with a garden.
7:40 min
The My Reason Collection
Head inside Schoo Middle School and hear about teachers powerful reason why they do what they do as educators.
5–6 min
The Pandemic Stories Collection
During the global pandemic of 2020 teachers, staff, students and parents improvised to keep learning accessible. These are their stories.
5–8 min
We Will Not Be Silent
The four-month journey of eight elementary school scholars and their teachers who guide them to deliver a moving performance during the middle of the pandemic…
53:02 min
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