NE: Youth
NE rolls out new disability support for 850 families
As the country observes Autism Acceptance Month, Nebraska families raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder are among those learning they will …
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…
Kentucky-inspired bill would help NE child care providers, workforce
In the 2023 Nebraska Rural Poll 61% agreed there's a shortage of affordable child care in their communities, and more than 75% said their communities …
ACLU: Excessive youth 'room confinement' non-rehabilitative, violates NE law
A 2020 Nebraska law restricted the use of solitary confinement, also known as "juvenile room confinement," for Nebraska youths in detention. But a …
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 …
Upcoming Youth Climate Summit to Focus on Solutions, Hope
A 2021 survey published in The Lancet showed almost half of U.S. youth ages 16 to 25 feel "heightened worry" about climate change. Sponsors of …
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 …
NE Legislature Faces One Bill Restricting Two Personal Health Care Decisions
This week the Nebraska Legislature will consider a bill containing the two most controversial issues of the 2023 session: restrictions on medical trea…
'Master of Puppets?' CCC Grants Scholarships from Metallica
Nebraska's Central Community College is among 32 colleges that have each received $100,000 to award as scholarships - from a most unlikely source…
'Master of Puppets?' CCC concede becas de Metallica
El Colegio Comunitario Central de Nebraska es uno de los 32 centros de enseñanza superior que han recibido 100 mil dólares para otorgar beca…