Since the beginning, creative teaching methods and innovative technology have been at the forefront of Lincoln Charter academics.  In celebration of our 25^th anniversary, we underwent Wingspan, a strategic planning process to set goals and create a flight plan for the organization’s future.  A renewed focus on innovation was one of the results.  We strive to maximize the effectiveness of technology in the classroom and explore learning opportunities outside of the classroom.  This includes streamlining technology use in classrooms to ensure appropriate balance & effectiveness, and continuing to define new learning experiences and opportunities for students outside of the classroom.  One tool to that end has been our Lincoln Charter Innovation Grants. 

Established in 2021, Lincoln Charter Innovation Grants are intended to support the amazing community of Lincoln Charter educators and students through funding innovative, out-of-the-box ideas that promote sound educational principles, creativity, and the Lincoln Charter mission of rigorous college preparation. Below are just a few of the projects funded by the Innovation Grant in the three years since its inception.

We're also honored to have hosted Dr. Smith, Director of Innovation NCDPI, in at our Denver Campus. He spent the day touring the school and finding out more about the ways LCS has embraced innovation!

Ms. Reed's 7th grade class demonstrated Math Rotations. Ms. Boner's class shared how they have a "soft start" to their school days using tools purchased through our LCS Innovation Grants. The Elementary Eagles Advisory Council brainstormed BIG ideas for ways to make the Lincoln Charter Experience all that it can be.

Staff members highlighted some of our innovations in athletics, the STEM gardens and bee boxes, staff care initiatives like our new Mamava, and summer enrichments.