Nebraska

• OmahaEducationSep 29

  Omaha Public Schools Launches 'Moonshot' Plan for Reading Proficiency

  Omaha Public Schools is implementing a plan called "Moonshot" aiming for 100% grade-level reading proficiency by 2030. The district is building a broader tracking system to understand student progress beyond year-end test results, looking at classroom practices and attendance instead.

• OmahaEducationSep 28

  UNO Study Challenges Predictive Power of Criminal Charges

  Researchers at the University of Nebraska at Omaha found that the risk for reoffense drops exponentially each year after a criminal charge. The study suggests current risk-assessment tools should let the weight of a record change over time, rather than assigning fixed weights.

• OmahaEducationSep 28

  Ralston Schools Budget Vote Includes Transportation Increase Due to Diesel Costs

  Ralston Public Schools is voting on its budget, anticipating a roughly 5% increase in transportation and busing costs. This rise is linked to the average diesel price in Nebraska increasing by 80% over the past year. To cover these higher fuel expenses, the district plans to reduce spending in other areas of the budget.

• OmahaEducationSep 28

  Omaha Public Schools Workshop to Devise Literacy Plan

  Omaha Public Schools is hosting a brainstorming session to create a plan aimed at increasing student literacy by 2030. The district hopes all students will read at their grade level by that time, following data from the 2022-2023 school year. Details on lesson plans and classroom environment will be discussed at the workshop on Monday at the TAC building starting at 6 p.m.

• OmahaEducationSep 25

  Omaha Archdiocese Launches Pilot Program for Career and Technical Education

  Six Catholic schools in the Omaha Archdiocese will start a multi-year pilot program next school year. This initiative focuses on providing students with technical training for alternative career paths. The program aims to help young people pursue careers like automotive mechanics after high school.

• OmahaEducationSep 25

  Omaha archdiocese launches career and technology training for Catholic schools

  The Archdiocese of Omaha is expanding curriculum with a pilot program in career and technology education at Catholic schools. The initiative prepares students for trades and technical professions.

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