“The future of the world is in my classroom today, a future with the potential for good... I must be vigilant every day, lest I lose one fragile opportunity to improve tomorrow.”

–Ivan Welton Fistwater

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Great schools can’t thrive without great teachers, and great teachers need the support of the community and their peers.  There is no shortage of brilliant, challenging educators in Lincoln.  The Foundation helps provide the resources they need to push their students that extra mile.  In addition the Foundation recognizes educators who go above and beyond to reach out to their students. 
» Propose a Fund-A-Need- As a staff member of LPS or of a Community Learning Center, FAN is an effective way to propose innovative and creative classroom ideas to the community.
» Awards
Gold Star Salute - The Gold Star Salute is held each May to recognize outstanding students and staff in Lincoln Public Schools
» Scholarships
» Fund-A-Need stories
» Give a gift
» Student Emergency Fund - Application for support from the Student Emergency Fund.
» FAQs - General Foundation questions and answers.