Coverage of education in Nebraska focuses on policy changes, funding debates and learning outcomes. Reporting covers the institutions that shape how people are educated across the state.
A new agreement guarantees UNL admission for Southeast Community College graduates who meet a minimum 2.0 GPA.
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If you started at a community college, would you plan to transfer to a four-year university?
Ten students from Bluffs Middle School were selected for the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association's 2026 Eighth Grade All-State Band.
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Do you think public schools in your community are getting better or worse?
Grand Island retired teacher Sherry Jones secured a second four-year term representing District 6 on the State Board of Education.
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Do you support expanding college partnerships to help local students earn affordable degrees in your area?
Central Community College, Yavapai College, and Bellevue University partner to expand accessible degree pathways.
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Do you think your local schools are doing enough to include students with disabilities?
Twenty-seven more Nebraska schools earn National Banner status, giving the state 48 total recognized schools.
The state has selected 16 winning names submitted by K-6 classrooms for its fleet of snow removal vehicles.
Regular subjects here include funding allocations, state-level policy shifts, standardized testing results and new teaching approaches. Reporting spans from the capital to the rural counties where the vast majority of the population resides. State funding formulas frequently dominate the conversation because they dictate the resources available for specific programs. Changes in curricula and graduation requirements are the most frequent drivers of public interest and debate.
