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Teachers, administrators see new LPS cellphone policy as a success

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• Sep 24, 2023
• Sep 24, 2023
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Jacob Shaffer talks to his Standing Bear High School students on the first day of school. A new policy this year prohibits students from using their cellphones in class at all eight Lincoln high schools.

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John Matzen, new principal at Southwest High School

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Standing Bear High School's interior is shown, featuring the cafeteria, main entrance and gym.

Photos: Inside the new Standing Bear High School in southeast Lincoln

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Interior first level hallway at Standing Bear High School.

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Interior of first level stairwell at Standing Bear High School.

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A classroom with a garage door-style entry is seen at Lincoln Standing Bear High School in July 2023. Standing Bear and Lincoln Northwest, the city's two newest high schools, both have classrooms with the wider door style. The feature has raised concerns about security from students and teachers.

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Interior of the gym at Standing Bear High School.

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An employee buffs the first level hallway at Standing Bear High School on Friday.

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Standing Bear High School’s football field.

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The interior of the northern main entrance at Standing Bear High School.

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Interior of the main office at Standing Bear High School.

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Interior of first level family consumer science classroom at Standing Bear High School. The classroom is modeled after industrial cooking spaces rather than the traditional home kitchen.

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Interior of the library at Standing Bear High School.

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Interior of second level common space at Standing Bear High School.

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Scott Wieskamp, the director of operations for Lincoln Public Schools, stands in the cafeteria and dining space at Standing Bear High School on Friday.

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The "learning stairs" at Standing Bear High School reach from the second to third floor and are called the “Grizzly Den.”

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Interior of the gym at Standing Bear High School.

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The cafeteria and dining space at Standing Bear High School, which opens on the first day of school, Aug. 14.

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Standing Bear Principal Sue Cassata answers questions about school culture during a tour of the new school in July. The school opens Monday with nearly 300 students in ninth and 10th grades.

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Interior of the cafeteria dish return station at Standing Bear High School.

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LPS Director of Operations Scott Wieskamp stands in the interior of the northern main entrance at Standing Bear High School.

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Reach Jenna Ebbers at 402-473-2657 or jebbers@journalstar.com.

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Jacob Shaffer talks to his Standing Bear High School students on the first day of school. A new policy this year prohibits students from using their cellphones in class at all eight Lincoln high schools.

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