Announcements
Want the latest announcements on the Nebraska Community Learning Center Network? You're at the right place.
- Omaha after-school programs expanding
Omaha middle school students will have two more options when it comes to choosing after-school activities next year.
Mayor Mike Fahey announced Wednesday that King and Monroe Middle Schools will be added to the list of four middle schools in the Omaha Public Schools that already have after-school programs. The addition of the two schools is a part of the Middle School Learning Center initiative that the Mayor's Office piloted during the past school year at Marrs, Norris, Morton and McMillan.
- After-school program keeps students focused
Omaha has started a new afterschool initiative and with only a month into the program, more than 400 students have signed up. Activities include homework help, snacks, indoor play and outdoor exercise. This new program is at four Omaha middle schools: Marrs, McMillan, Morton and Norris.
- Governor's Summit on Expanded Learning Opportunites
On January 23, 2008 Governor Dave Heineman sponsored a expanded learning opportunities summit at the State Capital. The summit focused on the importance of quality education and developmental needs for every child in Nebraska. Out-of-School time was a key topic, along with the importance of communities and schools working together. Click the link to read the full article.
- New clubs offered to middle school students
You don't have to be an athlete to be part of a club at Bluffs Middle School.
As a way of getting more students involved in the school and as a way to make connections with other students and teachers, a variety of clubs are being offered, ranging from cooking to cross country running.
- After School Program in peril
Some 1,150 Omaha Public Schools students benefit from their school's the school's community learning center, which is offered at 17 local schools. Statewide, $4.8 million in federal funding for 2007 ensures that roughly 4,800 students are receiving academic and recreational services at 88 community learning centers, according to the national Afterschool Alliance.
Lawmakers and educators say these centers, part of President Bush's No Child Left Behind Act, are success stories. So much so, a national effort is under way to protest a Bush proposal to cut after-school funding by about $200 million.
- Why school? At-risk teens get answer
Students at Omaha North participate in the Student Empowerment Program, which serves students who are at risk of dropping out.
- Children learn, grow in the great outdoors
Exploring nature is a good way to develop both body and mind. Studies have shown that outdoor play helps boost kids brain development, their imagination and their capacity to pay attention, all skills that can help them succeed in school, sports and other activities.
- Students take stand against Big Tobacco
Seventh-grade students at Maxwell Public School took a noticeable stand against tobacco use Wednesday when they dressed up in mock-up cigarette box costumes with anti-smoking slogans and took their message on the road; literally.
- Education commissioner Christensen resigns
Announcing his resignation Thursday as state education commissioner, Doug Christensen blasted those outside education who he said are wresting control of teaching from educators.
- Grant to help Lex schools fund after-school programs
Lexington received a five-year 21st Century Grant totaling $525,000, Karen Stevens of the Nebraska Department of Education announced. Lexington is one of 99 sites to receive one of the federal grants this year.
- School's out, but learning doesn't have to stop
Adolescent screams and shouts heralded the beginning of summer last Thursday during Lux Middle School's end-of-the-school-year celebration at Champions Fun Center.
Algebra and biology probably were the last things the students were thinking about as they raced around the go-cart track.
American History probably wasn't a topic of conversation in the arcade, and it's doubtful many students contemplated the application of physics at the batting cages.
