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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Stand For Schools - October Community Group - Omaha. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Stand For Schools - October Community Group - Omaha. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Stand For Schools - October Community Group - Lincoln. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Stand For Schools - October Community Group - Lincoln. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Background of image is beige with a light blue arrow overlay. Title text reads: “Community Conversation - Lincoln - Part 3 - October Edition” Subtitle reads: “Working Towards Solutions” Body text contains details about the meeting. “Tuesday, Oct 21. 6:30pm - Let’s continue discussing ways to address the challenges facing public schools! Register using the QR code for event details.” The image shown at the bottom of the graphic is a photo of a community meeting.

Background of image is beige with a light blue arrow overlay. Title text reads: “Conversación Comunitaria - Lincoln - Parte III - Edición de octubre” Subtitle reads: “Trabajando Hacia Soluciones” Body text contains details about the meeting. “martes, 21 de oct - 6:30pm - ¡Sigamos discutiendo formas de abordar los desafíos que enfrentan las escuelas públicas! - Regístrese utilizando el código QR para obtener detalles del evento.” The image shown at the bottom of the graphic is a photo of a community meeting.

Background of image is beige with a light blue arrow overlay. Title text reads: “Community Conversation - Omaha - Part 3 - October Edition” Subtitle reads: “Working Towards Solutions” Body text contains details about the meeting. “Wednesday, Oct 22. 6:30pm - Let’s continue discussing ways to address the challenges facing public schools! Register using the QR code for event details.” The image shown at the bottom of the graphic is a photo of a community meeting.

Background of image is beige with a light blue arrow overlay. Title text reads: “Conversación Comunitaria - Omaha - Parte III - Edición de octubre” Subtitle reads: “Trabajando Hacia Soluciones” Body text contains details about the meeting. “miércoles, 22 de oct - 6:30pm - ¡Sigamos discutiendo formas de abordar los desafíos que enfrentan las escuelas públicas! - Regístrese utilizando el código QR para obtener detalles del evento.” The image shown at the bottom of the graphic is a photo of a community meeting.

📣 Looking for ways to take action and be in community with other public school advocates? Attend one of our Community Conversations next week! Registration links below.

Amid shutdown, Trump administration guts department overseeing special education Multiple sources tell NPR that as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.

Article: www.npr.org/2025/10/13/n...

Amid shutdown, Trump administration guts department overseeing special education Multiple sources tell NPR that as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.

Layoffs hit the US Department of Education this weekend, including at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, which is responsible for overseeing IDEA and about $15 billion in funding for over 7 million children. Read the following NPR article to learn more about the impacts.

First image displays a map of Nebraska with pinpoints in Western Nebraska (Brady and Scottsbluff area). Text reads "Where is SFS?"

The second image displays the exterior of Brady Public Schools with a map of the United States painted on the cement outside of the main doors of the school. Title Text reads "Brady Public Schools". Body reads "Thursday morning we had the opportunity to visit with Principal Pavelka and got a tour of Brady Public Schools. It was a great way to kick off our travels and learn about the programs and services that support the success of Brady’s K-12 students!"

The third image includes a photograph of the sign outside of ESU 13, as well as another photograph of the mascots that represent all the schools served by ESU 13 (Alliance, Banner County, Bayard Public Schools, Bridgeport, Chadron, Crawford, Creek Valley, Garden County, Gering, Gordon Rushville, Hay Springs, Hemingford, Kimball, Leyton, Minatae, Mitchell, Morrill, Potter-Dix, Scottsbluff Public Schools, Sidney, Sioux County). Title text reads "Scottsbluff". Body reads "We spent Friday morning at ESU 13 attending a Panhandle Partnership meeting! At the meeting, we learned about various programs and opportunities partner organizations are leading to promote the well-being of families across Western Nebraska and reflected on the opportunities ahead."

Image of a blue background with rural imagery in a lighter blue overlay. Title text reads "Thank You!" Body text reads "We are so grateful for the opportunities to grow our outreach across the state, and more importantly the opportunities to continue fostering and strengthening relationships with partners that lead such important efforts. We are stronger together and that is evident in the impact the Panhandle Partnership has in communities throughout Western Nebraska. We look forward to our next trip out West!" Stand For Schools logo located below text.

We recently made the trip to Scottsbluff, where we attended a Panhandle Partnership meeting after stopping to tour an amazing public school. We're grateful for the inspiring and fruitful conversations with school and community leaders. Swipe to learn more about our trip! #standforschools

Save the date! 📅
Part Three of our #CommunityConversations is coming soon. Let’s keep building connections and standing strong for Nebraska’s public schools. 💙

📌 Register Today!
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Stand For Schools - October Community Group - Lincoln. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Stand For Schools - October Community Group - Lincoln. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

*If located outside of the metro, please join whichever conversation aligns best with your schedule!

To register for our upcoming community conversations -
Lincoln - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Omaha - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Image of beige background with light blue stripes. Stand For Schools Logo on right side. Text says '‎OCTOBER EDITION - LET'S TALK! COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS' Next Line: "In September we identified specific policy areas that community members want to address to support the success of public school students. Let's continue the conversation!" Tuesday, Oct 21, 6:30 PM, The Foundry, Lincoln. Wednesday, Oct 22, 6:30 PM, Roskens Hall (UNO), Omaha. Register Below!‎

Looking for ways to take action? Attend a Community Conversation event to join other public school supporters in working towards solutions to support and uplift our public schools! Join us on Tuesday, October 21st or Wednesday, October 22nd. Register Today! See more information below.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Stand For Schools - October Community Group - Lincoln. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Stand For Schools - October Community Group - Lincoln. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

To register for our upcoming community conversations -
Lincoln 10/21 - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Omaha 10/22 - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Gov. Jim Pillen says Nebraska will opt in to federal scholarship tax credit program Gov. Jim Pillen announced Monday that Nebraska will opt in to a federal tax credit for those donating to scholarship-granting organizations. The scholarships can go to help students attending private ...

For more information about this announcement - nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...

To contact the Governor - ne.accessgov.com/gov/Forms/Pa...
To find your Senator - nebraskalegislature.gov/senators/sen...

While Nebraska families have said NO to privatization before, Gov. Pillen is moving forward with vouchers anyway. Let’s raise our voices by 📣 📳 by calling the Governor and your Senator, and joining a Community Conversation meeting later this month to stand together for public schools!

🚨🚨 This afternoon, Gov. Pillen will be announcing the decision to opt Nebraska in to the federal voucher program. This decision ignores the will of NE voters, who recently rejected sending funding to private schools, and the research showing what actually improves student outcomes.
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Over the weekend, we had the great pleasure of connecting with community members in South Sioux City! At the Celebrating Siouxland Latino Heritage Festival there was a great sense of community, culture, and joy. We were so grateful to be there and look forward to attending once again next year!

Puede encontrar materiales de la reunión, incluida la grabación de la reunión, la agenda, la presentación y más en el sitio web de NDE: www.education.ne.gov/commissioner...

¿Sabía que la Comisión de Revisión del Financiamiento Escolar ("School Financing Review Commission") tuvo su segunda reunión ayer por la tarde (y finalmente nombró a un maestro de escuela pública certificado)? ¡Consulte el gráfico para ver un resumen de la reunión!

You can find meeting materials including the meeting recording, agenda, presentation, and more on NDE's website: www.education.ne.gov/commissioner...

Did you know the School Financing Review Commission had their second meeting yesterday afternoon (and finally appointed a certified public school teacher)? Check out the graphic for a recap of the meeting!

Update — A certified public school teacher has been appointed to the commission! Not too long ago the commission welcomed Shawna Koger from Arlington Public Schools. Thank you to everyone who shared this post and advocated for this important appointment.

Hispanic Heritage Month | National Museum of the American Latino Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. Learn why we celebrate and how you can too!

From the National Museum of the American Latino // Del Museo Nacional del Latinoamericano
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From PBS Kids // De PBS Kids
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🎉 Stand For Schools proudly recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month and the many significant contributions of Hispanic Nebraskans.
🎉Stand For Schools se enorgullece de reconocer el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y las importantes contribuciones de los hispanos de Nebraska.

What You Can Do:
Attend in-person and provide public comment or email Commissioner Maher and other members of the commission
Stream from home if you cannot attend in-person (Youtube link available on NDE's website)
Let's work together to support our public schools!

🔔 Friendly Reminder - the School Financing Review Commission will be meeting this coming Monday at 1pm at NDE!

Swipe for three things to know before attending the meeting on Monday >>>
www.education.ne.gov/commissioner...

Today, we reflect on the resilience of communities and the courage shown on September 11, 2001. We remember those we lost and recognize the educators, families, and communities who continue to teach the quintessential American values of understanding, service, and hope to our students.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Stand For Schools - September Community Group - Omaha. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Stand For Schools - September Community Group - Omaha. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Register today:
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🚨 Last Chance Omaha! 🚨

Join us tonight for our community group meeting, 'Our Schools, Our Communities,' as we map out the public schools we want for our students and how we work to achieve them!

*Please note the later start time at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Stand For Schools - September Community Group - Omaha. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Stand For Schools - September Community Group - Omaha. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Can't make it tomorrow? Register for our Omaha meeting September 9th!

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🚨 Last Chance to RSVP! 🚨
Join us tomorrow night for conversation and community as we map out the public schools we want and how we get there.

Register today:
📍 Lincoln: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

*Please note the later start time at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Stand For Schools - September Community Group - Lincoln. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Stand For Schools - September Community Group - Lincoln. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Join us in-person or virtually by registering today through the following links [or the Linktree in our bio] :
Lincoln - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Omaha - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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🏈🎈 Huddle up, #Huskers! Our September community group meeting is the perfect chance to come together, share ideas, and make a game plan for strong public schools.

*Located outside of the Metro areas? Join us virtually at the meeting that works best for your schedule. We hope to see you there!