Lauren Wagner

Brian Kruse, Douglas County Election Commissioner, summarizes how ballots are counted for the general election in Douglas County, Neb.

One incumbent, one newcomer and one former member are leading in three contested races for the Omaha Public Schools board.

Nebraska Department of Education announces expansion of teacher apprenticeship program

Schools and education officials across Nebraska are boosting career technical education to keep up with industry demand and increase opportunities for secondary students.

Out of 21 public high schools in the Omaha metro, 12 saw their average ACT score go down. Statewide results are still on a downward trend as well.

The district isn't alone in expanding such offerings. Schools, nonprofits and education officials across Nebraska and the U.S. are boosting career technical education (CTE) to keep up with industry demand and increase opportunities for secondary students.

Principal Ryan Broshar talks excitement to open one of two new Elkhorn elementary schools.

With tech centers, virtual labs and internships, Students 2 Science has introduced 250,000 kids to chemistry, biotechnology, physics and engineering.

Respondents in national poll support leaving school finance decisions to states & districts and decreasing involvement from Washington.

For more than 15 years, Technovation has increased the number of girls involved in STEM education through an international mobile app competition.