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LPS outlines 'grow your own' push, says program will produce 41 new teachers by fall 2027
Summary
Superintendent Dr. John Skreda told the Lincoln Public Schools board that the district’s expanded 'grow your own' teacher pipelines and recruitment initiatives are showing early success and are expected to yield 41 new teachers by fall 2027; staff also described compensation and stipend changes and targeted recruitment for critical-shortage roles.
Dr. John Skreda, superintendent of Lincoln Public Schools, told the board on March 24 that the district’s multipronged approach to staffing — including “grow your own” teacher pipelines, targeted recruitment for critical-shortage roles, and changes to extra-stipend processes — is beginning to reduce vacancies and improve retention.
“This year we will have 41 new teachers thanks specifically to our grow your own efforts,” Skreda said, describing pathway cadres in partnership with local universities and high-school “future educator” clubs that feed candidates into district classrooms. He said the district is also staying in touch with more than 80 former students who are…
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