NE: Education
NE lawmakers work to circumvent private-school referendum vote
Nebraskans this November will be able to vote on whether to keep the Opportunity Scholarships Act, which gives a dollar-for-dollar tax credit to …
NE college graduates fully certified Ford auto technicians
A unique collaboration between Ford Motor Co. and 41 community and technical colleges across the country is helping students and the automotive …
Graduados de NE son técnicos de automóviles certificados por Ford
Una colaboración única entre la Compañía de Motores Ford y 41 colegios comunitarios y técnicos de todo el país está…
There's a lot going on in NE school libraries
This last day of American Education Week is a great time to highlight school librarians. Nebraska's school libraries have probably changed since you …
Little Priest Tribal College builds opportunity 'pipelines,' STEM workforce
Little Priest Tribal College in Winnebago says its student body and campus are growing - and so are its options for people to study in STEM fields…
Students at Eight Rural NE Schools To Learn 'Specialty Crop' Production
Students in eight rural Nebraska schools will soon be getting hands-on experience in "specialty crop" production thanks to a two-year U.S. Department …
NE, Neighboring States Join First Nationwide Interstate Teaching Compact
For a number of careers requiring professional licensure, especially in the medical field, interstate compacts mean people's licenses are recognized …
Nearing 25th Anniversary, Little Priest Tribal College is Growing, Open to All
A community college in Winnebago, Little Priest Tribal College, celebrates its 25th anniversary this September. After more than 20 years of roughly 12…
Community Colleges Help Build NE 'Precision Ag' Workforce
Agriculture plays a huge role in Nebraska's economy, and it is the topic of a bill in Congress getting rare bipartisan support. The Community …
Charity Disparity: NE Opportunity Scholarships Act Benefits Private Donors
Offering tax credits for scholarships to private schools has been a controversial issue in Nebraska. After tax-credit bills failed to pass in 2020 …
Despite #1 Rank for 'Economic Well-Being,' NE Parents Struggle
Nebraska children rank first in the nation for economic well-being in the Annie E. Casey Foundation's 2023 Kids Count Data Book, and eighth for …
Northeast Community College Program Succeeds at Community Building
Amid recent reports of high stress and loneliness among college students, a Nebraska community college has a program focused on community building …