NDE
Kirk Penner
Penner appointed to fill Dist. 5 NDE seat
Kurt Johnson
Aurora businessman Kirk Penner was appointed by Gov. Pete Ricketts Thursday to fill a vacant seat on the Nebraska State Board of Education, saying he is honored by the appointment and fully aware of the hot-button policy issues he will soon be involved with.
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Kurt Johnson
Time will tell if NDE board got message on health standards
Kurt Johnson
The Nebraska Department of Education took a step back this week, agreeing to rethink proposed state health standards after an overwhelmingly negative response from Nebraska citizens.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Kurt Johnson
Severe overreach
Kurt Johnson
The Nebraska Department of Education is reaching well beyond its scope of authority with proposed state health standards that address extremely sensitive issues which should instead be taught by parents in the privacy of the home.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
