Tag: Nebraska

WEBWIRE – Saturday, December 30, 2023 Over 900 positions went vacant or unfilled with a qualified person in Nebraska schools for the 2023-24 school year, according to Nebraska Department of Education survey results. Last school year, there were over 760 positions vacant or unfilled with someone qualified for the position. Districts reported 140 more open positions this school year. Only 310 districts completed the survey this year, while last year there were 402 districts that filled out the questionnaire. NDE Commissioner Brian Maher said at a press conference last month that the teacher shortage is an ongoing conversation with schools ... Read more

LINCOLN, Neb. – WEBWIRE – Thursday, July 20, 2023 Nebraska Public Media received four Emmy awards from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Heartland Chapter. Connects: Parkinsons Nebraska was recognized in the health/medical long form content category. Its estimated that there are 1 million people in the United States with Parkinsons disease, and that number is expected to rise to 1.2 million by the year 2030. This program connects Nebraskans with therapists, support groups and innovative treatments. The Nebraska Public Media documentary Title IX: 50 Years in the Making was recognized in the interview/discussion program category and its ... Read more