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Nebraska ranks 36th among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

As of 2025, Nebraska reported 42 teacher vacancies, equating to 1 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 36th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 10, 2025

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Nebraska ranks 49 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

Nebraska ranks 49 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $37,797 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

By Cornhusker State News | Apr 2, 2025

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College students paid more in Nebraska in 2022-23 school year

By Cornhusker State News | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 1.9% in Nebraska in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Nebraska ranks no. 32 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Cornhusker State News | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Nebraska secured the thirty-second position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 64.5%.

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Analysis: Nebraska not among the 11 states with education savings accounts

By Cornhusker State News Report | Apr 28, 2023

As Florida becomes the latest state to create an education savings account (ESA) program, an analysis by the Cornhusker State News shows that Nebraska is not one of 11 states that has such a program.

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Grand Island Public Schools announces GIPS Staff for the Week is Emerald Tolles

By Cornhusker State News reports | Mar 31, 2023

Congratulations to this week's GIPS Staff Shout Out: Emerald Tolles, second grade teacher at Wasmer Elementary!

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University’s first-gen initiatives earn national honor

By Cornhusker State News reports | Mar 27, 2023

University’s first-gen initiatives earn national honor

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Saturday is Chess day at GISH!

By Cornhusker State News reports | Mar 27, 2023

Saturday is Chess day at GISH!

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Standard Reunification Method- Reunification Exercise on March 17, 2023

By Press release submission | Mar 17, 2023

NDE School Safety is sponsoring three separate 1-day SRM-REx across the state of Nebraska, which will be facilitated by the iloveuguys Foundation.

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Chancellor begins budget reduction process with APC

By Press release submission | Mar 17, 2023

This week, Chancellor Ronnie Green informed the Academic Planning Committee of the need for $10.77 million in proposed state-aided budget reductions as part of a larger plan to address a $23.2 million budget shortfall by fiscal year 2024.

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Local students qualify for state at Western History Day

By Press release submission | Mar 15, 2023

Chadron State College hosted the annual Western District History Day March 3.

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DeRyke’s dedication eases paths for graduate students

By Press release submission | Mar 14, 2023

In observance of Women’s History Month, Nebraska Today has partnered with the Chancellor’s Commission on the Status of Women to feature female office/service staff who go above and beyond in their work at Dear Old Nebraska U.

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Standard Reunification Method- Reunification Exercise on March 15, 2023

By Press release submission | Mar 13, 2023

NDE School Safety is sponsoring three separate 1-day SRM-REx across the state of Nebraska, which will be facilitated by the iloveuguys Foundation.

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Standard Reunification Method- Reunification Exercise on March 13, 2023

By Cornhusker State News reports | Mar 11, 2023

NDE School Safety is sponsoring three separate 1-day SRM-REx across the state of Nebraska, which will be facilitated by the iloveuguys Foundation.

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This group plans the events that bring campus together

By Cornhusker State News reports | Mar 11, 2023

Programming for students, by students.

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The Islander Speech Team made waves at District Speech today

By Cornhusker State News reports | Mar 8, 2023

The Islander Speech Team made waves at District Speech today.

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Exhibition highlights work of Vietnam War correspondent, alumna

By Cornhusker State News reports | Mar 8, 2023

Exhibition highlights work of Vietnam War correspondent, alumna

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Greene leads inclusive spaces, discussions on campus

By Press release submission | Mar 5, 2023

Alaya Greene, a nutrition and health sciences major from Georgetown, South Carolina.

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In-state students at Mid-Plains Community College paid some of the lowest tuition and fees in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 5, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Mid-Plains Community College, in North Platte, were $3,420 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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In-state students at the University of Nebraska at Omaha paid some of the highest tuition and fees in 2021

By Cornhusker State News | Mar 5, 2023

College costs for in-state students at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, in Omaha, were $8,136 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.