Education

UNK students move into residence halls following COVID-19 safety measures

Several parents took to Facebook Monday morning to see if others were having similar connectivity and crashing issues.

Less than 10 seconds.That’s how long it takes to self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms using the Campus Clear app.

Hastings Catholic Schools begins new year

Classes are canceled for Pre-K and grades 6 through 12 after 3 staff members test positive, 24 are quarantined.

The trend toward “hands-on and experiential learning” may mean Grand Island Public Schools expanding into an old insurance company building.

The Broken Bow Middle School and High School building is closed today after a staff member tests positive for COVID-19.

Two Nebraska colleges are teaming up to fill gaps in healthcare workforce shortages across the state.

Lincoln Public Schools says someone at Lincoln Southwest has tested positive for COVID-19.

Undergraduate students at UNK will be studying in a new general studies curriculum.

On Thursday Hastings college announced Dr. Rich Lloyd will serve as executive president of Hastings College.

Police remind drivers of laws in school zones and around buses.

When students enter the building, they walk over to a nearby kiosk to check their temperatures.

UNK plans to welcome its students back in style.

Washington Bureau Chief Jacqueline Policastro speaks with Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and the president of the American Federation of Teachers.

Governor Pete Ricketts announced Wednesday the release of health videos targeted to students.

Gov. Ricketts along with representatives from the state and independent colleges talk reopening for fall semester.

UNK expects about 1,375 students to move into residence halls by Aug. 23, the day before the fall semester begins.

Omaha Public Schools will go to 100% remote learning for at least the first quarter of the school year, starting Aug. 18 — a week later than previously scheduled.

Two Omaha-metro officials who have been vocal during the debate about a local face mask mandate gave comments following the OPS news conference Friday about the district’s decision to move to 100% remote learning.

Today we find out if Omaha Public Schools will have fall sports. In a late-night virtual meeting, OPS Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Logan stated her decision could make the “athletes mad.”

The Nebraska State Education Association surveyed members on their readiness to return to the classroom in light of coronavirus concerns.

As virtual school enrollment increases, experts give tips to secure your internet and increase speeds.

Grand Island Public Schools announced Tuesday Whitney Flower has been named elementary principal of the GIPS Virtual School.

Masks required for all staff and students in ACPS.

Health and nutrition tips for students returning to school.

They received 6,771 requests to begin the school year remotely, or approximately 16.8 percent of those enrolled in LPS.

Superintendent Jeff Edwards revealed the plan exactly two weeks before the start of the school, which is planned for August 13.

The graduation will take place on Friday, July 31 at 10 a.m. at UNK’s Ron and Carol Cope Stadium.

Grand Island Central Catholic school officials said they don’t want teachers to get lost in all the change and neglect their mental health.