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Waverly among many Nebraska school districts struggling to fill jobs
WAVERLY, Neb. (KLKN) — Waverly Public Schools is struggling to fill open positions, like many other districts in the state. More than 900 positions were vacant in Nebraska schools this past school year, according to the Nebraska Department of Education. Waverly Superintendent Corey Worrell said principals are spending more...
Tuition increase, spending cuts announced to close University of Nebraska's budget shortfall
A tuition increase is included in the University of Nebraska’s $1.1 billion budget for the 2024-25 operating year. Announced Thursday, the budget will go before the Board of Regents at its June 20 meeting. A press release stated the budget will advance Nebraska’s vision for academic excellence and competitiveness....
Teams from central Nebraska, Omaha & Kansas attend UNK 11-man football camp
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - The UNK Lopers continued their offseason camp slate for high school football teams. This week the Lopers hosted six 11-man teams for a clinic at Cope Stadium. Participating schools included Doniphan-Trumbull, Kearney Catholic, Norfolk, Douglas County West and Kansas schools Goodland and Norton. “Ultimately its a...
Free forums in southeast Nebraska to learn about NEST Education Savings Plans
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The public is invited to several upcoming forums to learn how NEST Education Savings Plans help families navigate post-secondary education costs. NEST 529 is a federal college savings program based out of Nebraska that serves people in all 50 states. Since 2001, Nebraska Educational Savings Trust (NEST) has been enabling people to save and invest in their child, grandchild and loved one’s education.
2024 Nebraska Career and Technical Education Conference
KEARNEY — More than 500 Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators and administrators from across the state came together for the 2024 Nebraska Career Education (NCE) Conference hosted in Kearney, Nebraska June 3-5. The 50th Annual Conference was themed “Tradition to Transformation”. The speakers and sessions highlighted the theme by sharing opportunities Nebraska Career and Technical Education has created in school systems across the state.
NDA announces delegates attending 2024 Nebrska ag youth institute
High school students continue to show their passion for agriculture and their enthusiasm to attend Nebraska’s premier youth ag event, the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI). The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) received a record number of applications from high school juniors and seniors across the state to attend NAYI this summer. NAYI brings together hundreds of students every year to learn more about Nebraska agriculture, network with ag leaders and explore career opportunities. This year, NAYI will be held July 8-12 on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus.
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