Slated for a grand opening in April, the Kiewit Luminarium science center on Omaha's riverfront will be packed with hands-on exhibits.
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The Christ Child Society of Omaha donated a book vending machine to Westgate Elementary School. The machine is part of a pilot literacy program that could expand to more school districts.
A new book vending machine was donated to Westgate Elementary in Omaha.
Retweet of campaign message leads to "social media" policy change in Papillion La Vista
Military veterans could become K-12 teachers without going through teacher training under a legislative proposal that drew pro and con testimony at a public hearing Monday.
Employees of Papillion La Vista Community Schools who stick around through next school year will be eligible for a stipend up to $3,000, the school board decided Monday.
About 20 minutes after the shooting, police said, officers stopped a car that matched witnesses' descriptions about two miles away and took three suspects into custody.Â
The Nebraska Association of School Boards has been selected to find the next superintendent for the Bennington Public Schools. The organization estimates the process could be complete by March.
Pillen’s plan would increase Nebraska's K-12 education funding next year by $270 million, or 21%. And it would raise its 49th-in-the-nation ranking in state tax-dollar support for schools.Â
Lisa Moody, a special education teacher at Jefferson Elementary in OPS, received the Milken Educator Award and $25,000 on Friday. She was selected for her leadership, positive impact and innovation.
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There's usually no quick solution to deadlocked school board elections such as Bennington's, which took a week to be resolved. At least one Nebraska district has come up with an unusual fix: a coin toss.
In one of his first policy moves in office, Gov. Jim Pillen put his support behind three education funding bills that would, among other things, establish a $1 billion education fund.
The Omaha Public Schools board is scheduled to approve a $675,000 settlement with the family of an Omaha South High School football player who died after practice in 2021.
A short survey gives members of the public some input on selecting Nebraska's next education commissioner.
The Bennington school board, which is seeking a new superintendent, will select a search firm at a special meeting Friday.Â
OPS to pay $675,000 to family of Omaha South football player
Benson High School will soon receive a face-lift in order to bring crucial health care services to students, staff and the community.
The superintendent of the Lincoln Public Schools is suing his former school district and four school board members, stating in a lawsuit the members violated the state's open meetings laws.
Job description and qualifications are posted for Nebraska education commissioner applicants.
The summer day camp at Hummel Park offers Omaha kids the chance for outdoor fun like nature hikes and archery. Most spots in the city's popular program are filled by west Omaha families.
Ralston’s next superintendent of schools, Jason Buckingham, will receive a base salary of $198,000 for 2023-24, according to a contract approved by school board members.
Benson High School to offer a variety of medical care with new $6.6 million addition
The Ralston school board selects Jason Buckingham as the district's next superintendent
Honesty, vision and experience top the state board's wish list for the next Nebraska education commissioner.
Two new leaders will be the face of the Omaha Public Schools board for 2023.