School Closes After Classroom Battery Fire
Spring Ridge Elementary in Elkhorn Public Schools cancels classes through Wednesday following a Saturday night fire in a Special Education classroom.
Omaha Education News
Across Omaha, coverage here takes in school district policies, funding, test score data, learning outcomes and teaching approaches. This page tracks the institutions that shape how people are educated.
Secondary Education
Live Poll
Do you support schools partnering with local employers to provide career-focused training for students?
Westside High School Unveils New Career Readiness Center
The Omaha school is launching programs to connect students with professional opportunities through industry partnerships.
Special Education
Live Poll
Should universities be legally required to provide permanent accommodations to students with disabilities?
8th Circuit Affirmed Dismissal of Discrimination Case
The court ruled in favor of Creighton University following a student's disability discrimination lawsuit.
Primary Education
Omaha Public Schools Refined Literacy Plan
The district held a workshop to improve student reading proficiency ahead of a 2030 goal.
Scholarships
UNO Research Funding Hits Record $42.5 Million
The University of Nebraska at Omaha reported record research funding for 2025-26, extending a multi-year climb above $40 million.
Homeschooling
Live Poll
Should home-schooled students face fewer barriers when applying for jobs in your local government?
Omaha Clarified Hiring Rules for Home-Schooled Applicants
The city updated its employment requirements following a rejection case in the nearby Fremont Fire Department.
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Day to day, that means budget debates, administrative changes, curriculum updates and local learning results. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Annual calendar shifts and staffing changes drive much of the reporting here. Public funding debates frequently shape the timing and scope of new initiatives.