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The State of Nebraska began statewide reading assessments two years ago so that parents, citizens, school boards, superintendents, principals, teachers and elected officials could compare results from one district to another. This data can be very helpful in improving both student and school academic achievement performance. In the spring of every year, students are tested [...]
The United States has adopted a uniform system of measuring high school graduation rates, referred to as the “Cohort Four-Year Graduation Rate.” A cohort is a group of students that share the same expected graduation year. This date is assigned to a student upon entering the ninth grade for the first time and doesn’t change [...]
Veterans Day is November 11th and it is an opportunity to honor and remember those who have served our state and our country in uniform. As we observe Veterans Day, I want to express my sincere gratitude to our veterans for their service. We’re proud of these men and women and their families for what [...]
I want to provide an update on the ongoing flood response in Nebraska. Last week I submitted request for a federal disaster declaration and it was granted immediately. The declaration covers 14 counties along the Missouri River and 4 Platte River counties. It will make federal assistance available for damages and losses to public infrastructure. [...]
I want to share an update on the flood situation that is threatening many communities across our state. Communities along the Missouri River, from Niobrara, to South Sioux City, Blair, Fort Calhoun, Omaha, Bellevue, Plattsmouth, Nebraska City, all the way to Falls City and Rulo, are being affected. In addition, we have challenges along the [...]
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