The Nebraska Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights heard testimony from education experts who detailed increasing challenges of special education needs, mental health issues and chronic absenteeism.
Gretna Superintendent Rich Beran sent an email to staff members Tuesday saying that he was resigning because of disagreements with the school board. His last day will be June 30.
Mark Lenihan, who has been superintendent of Wayne Community Schools for 13 years, was named the Superintendent of the Year by the Nebraska Association of School Administrators.
Omaha Public Schools bus driver shortage has only worsened since the beginning of school. Superintendent Cheryl Logan said the district is launching a study to investigate transportation issues.