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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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Neurodiversity reflects the natural variation in how human brains think, learn, and experience the world. Often misunderstood due to stereotypes and misinformation, it is a fundamental part of the human experience. The Seat Beside You explores this important topic in a special series, Neurodiversity: Our Inside Stories. Featuring the perspectives of students, educators, and parents, these stories share lived experiences and amplify the voices of our neurodiverse community.

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As You Are

Madison shares her hidden struggles, growing up in foster care with her siblings. Through adoption, she finds belonging and reminds us to think more about what the people around us are going through.

As You Are

Madison shares her hidden struggles, growing up in foster care with her siblings. Through adoption, she finds belonging and reminds us to think more about…

5:43 min

Full Circle

At 15, Isle raised her daughter while finishing high school, thanks to a school daycare. Years later, Alexandra graduates from the same school. “Full Circle”…

4:00 min

Like & Subscribe

Campbell Elementary 5th grader Aisha Raqib has a Youtube channel where she explores living with her family in Lincoln, Nebraska as an Afghan-Americans.

4:39 min

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

We're Still Here

Two students discuss connecting with their Native American roots.

4:51 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

Ser Sal

Also called Red Wednesday, come learn about the Yazidi New Year.

6 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 Dance of Naw

Naw, a Karen student, is excited to show her friends a dance from her culture.

3 min

Gearheads

Students from Northeast Auto Club give free oil exchanges to help their community.

5:40 min

A Multicultural Celebration

The second annual multicultural showcase from Northeast High.

4:53 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

Layla and Martinez

The relationship between a teacher and a student who needed a “chance”.

6:18 min

The World of Lisbeth

An immigration story about a mother and daughter from Guatamala.

17 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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