Legislation
School choice notches another victory in Nebraska, continues advancing nationwideA new school choice bill was passed in Nebraska on Thursday, focusing on low-income families. After three rounds of debate, the stateâs unicameral Legislature passed LB… Read More
Legislation
âIf we care about kids, then get rid of the politicsâ: Nebraska school choice bill clears first hurdleAn education freedom bill advanced in the Nebraska Legislature this week, and its passage would make a November ballot question on the stateâs current school choice law moot. Read More
Culture
Nebraska state senator dumps Democrats for GOP over pro-life, pro-family supportNebraska state Sen. Mike McDonnell, Omaha, has left the Democrat Party and re-registered as a Republican. McDonnell, 58, said the move comes in response to Democrat Party efforts to deny… Read More
Legislation
Educational freedom will be on the November ballot for Nebraska votersNebraskaâs first-ever school choice program is being challenged by anti-choice activists who hope to repeal it, but Nebraska voters have a chance to retain the brand-new tax-credit-based initiative. The… Read More
Public Education
Nebraska high schooler tells school board required book is so inappropriate, even the teacher wouldnât read one of its linesAn Omaha, Nebraska-area high school student told her school board that a required book was so âdisgusting and horrendous,â even the teacher was âuncomfortable.â âIâm here to talk about the book… Read More
Public Education
Nebraska public school district discriminates against deaf students, DOJ report saysAn investigation into a Nebraska school district by the Department of Justice found it was violating deaf and hard of hearing studentsâ rights. The investigation came after multiple parental complaints. … Read More
Homeschools
Former public-school teachers plant new homeschool chapter of national ag program FFA in NebraskaA new chapter of a national agricultural program has unlocked more opportunities for Nebraskan homeschool students previously unable to join. From its launch in September 2022, the Nebraska Agriculture Academy… Read More
Legislation
These states are gearing up for school choice in 2024(Daily Caller News Foundation) â School choice is going to be a hot-button issue next year as several states are set to propose legislation expanding education options, while others are… Read More
Courts
Nebraska detransitioner sues medical providers for removing her breasts at 16(The Daily Signal) â Detransitioner Luka Hein is suing the medical providers who surgically amputated her breasts at the age of 16 in 2018, âleaving… Read More
Courts
Nebraska superintendent admits allegations from his lawsuit against his former employer were falseA former Iowa superintendent has admitted some allegations he made in a lawsuit against his former school board were false. Paul Gausman was the superintendent of Iowaâs Sioux City Community… Read More
Christian Schools
Now is the time to build in education(The Gospel Coalition) â For our cities and communities to flourish, Christians need to be builders. But I never expected to build a school. Hereâs the story of how it… Read More
Public Education
‘She couldnât readâ: Black mother schools teachersâ union boss on why families need school choiceA Nebraska parent schooled a teachersâ union boss for opposing school choice in a video now circulating on Twitter. It happened as public school activists, such as Tim Royers, president… Read More
Legislation
Poll claiming Nebraska voters oppose school choice used misleading questions, lawmaker saysA recent poll falsely claims a slight majority of Nebraskans oppose school choice, says the lawmaker who authored the related bill. According to the OpenSky Policy Institute, which is involved… Read More
Public Education
Keep Kids First warns Nebraskans not to sign petition opposing school choice lawA group of Nebraska leaders and elected officials is working to ensure Nebraskans keep the new school choice tax-credit program, warning residents not to sign a petition to put it… Read More
Opinion
Public Schools: Busily answering questions no one is askingThe survey responses of roughly 2,000 parents and staff of Omaha Public Schools distressingly reveals a problem plaguing the nation: people really donât understand the purpose of public schools. The… Read More
Legislation
Nebraska school choice bill passes, heads to governor who has pledged to sign itThe Nebraska Legislature approved a tax-credit based school choice scholarship program on Wednesday in a measure Gov. Jim Pillen has already pledged to sign. Sen. Lou Ann Linehan, R-District 39,… Read More
Legislation
Nebraska enacts bill protecting minors from gender transitions, unborn after 12 weeks(The Daily Signal) â Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, a Republican, signed a combination bill Monday protecting minors from gender transitions and protecting unborn babies after 12 weeksâ gestation. The… Read More
Culture, Public Education
Nebraska school district one of the stateâs first to restrict sports participation to biological sexA local school board in Nebraska approved a measure restricting athletic participation to the participantâs biological sex. The measure initially passed the Kearney Public Schools Board of Education… Read More
Legislation
Nebraska advances school choice scholarship donation billA bill that would allow companies and individuals to donate a portion of owed state income taxes to a fund to cover scholarships for education expenses, including tuition, has… Read More
Culture
âSanctuary city for the unbornâ petition falls short in Bellevue, NebraskaDespite organizers having turned in more than 7,000 signatures on a petition to outlaw abortion within the Bellevue city limits, the measure will not advance. That’s because 20%… Read More