Nebraska

News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in Nebraska
School Choice & Charters Will Alabama, Nebraska Be Next to Join the Charter Movement?
Several Alabama Republican lawmakers said they plan to attempt passing another charter school law. Nebraska is poised to consider charters, too.
Arianna Prothero, December 23, 2014
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Federal Will Nebraska Apply for a No Child Left Behind Act Waiver?
At least one state that never sought the flexibility from NCLB's mandates is contemplating getting in on the waiver action: Nebraska.
Alyson Klein, November 18, 2014
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Equity & Diversity Pre-K Network Expands to Indian Reservation
A new Educare early-childhood school will mix research-based instruction with Native culture and language.
Jackie Mader, October 20, 2014
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School & District Management Nebraska Agency to Track Effects of 'Whole Child' Factors on Achievement
The effort fits into a larger national picture of schools taking a closer look at how student wellness affects academic success.
Evie Blad, July 24, 2014
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Teaching Profession Scholarship Program Seeks to Attract Agriculture Teachers to Nebraska Schools
A new scholarship and loan assistance program seeks to mitigate a shortage of agriculture teachers in Nebraska.
Jackie Mader, April 16, 2014
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School & District Management State of the States State of the States 2014: Nebraska
Gov. Dave Heineman used part of his speech to blast the federal Affordable Care Act, saying its mandatory provisions will cost the state.
Michele McNeil, January 22, 2014
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Standards & Accountability Nebraska Picks Regional K-12 Official Blomstedt as New State Superintendent
Matthew Blomstedt told state board members during his interview that it might make sense to align Nebraska's academic standards with the common core.
Andrew Ujifusa, December 13, 2013
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IT Infrastructure & Management Nebraska Joins States Trying to Link Student Data Systems
Nebraska became the 14th state to join the Ed-Fi Alliance and will work to create "dashboards" designed to give educators real-time access to student data.
Benjamin Herold, July 9, 2013
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States Common Core Rattles and Rolls in Nebraska, Kansas, Alabama
Nebraska, one of the few states that has not adopted the common standards, sends a signal that it could be reconsidering.
Catherine Gewertz, March 15, 2013
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Equity & Diversity 'Green Card' Prank Mars Victory
Students throwing fake green cards put black mark on soccer victory.
Dakarai I. Aarons, May 24, 2010
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Teaching Profession Nebraska Approves Performance Pay, K-12 Funding Boost
Teacher performance pay may soon be coming to the Cornhusker State.
Dakarai I. Aarons, April 20, 2010
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School & District Management Neb. Teachers Negotiating Higher Pay
With $234 million in federal stimulus dollars headed to Nebraska's public schools, state teachers might finally see their pay ranking rise from among the lowest in the country.
The Associated Press, September 28, 2009
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Law & Courts Effect of Nebraska’s Racial-Preference Ban Weighed
Educators expect few significant changes to schooling from the anti-affirmative action passed by voters.
Catherine Gewertz, November 14, 2008
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School & District Management Nebraska Education Sees Policy, Leadership Shifts
For a state with a small enrollment, Nebraska is looking at some big changes in education policy—and those who set it.
Katie Ash, April 29, 2008
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