As some OPS students headed back to the classroom on Wednesday, Superintendent Matt Ray said the district isn't doing much new this school year and is instead focused on making progress toward its reading goal.
See photos from the first day of Kindergarten at Forest Station Elementary
Omaha Public Schools is starting the school year with the most teachers the district has had since 2021, and district data shows support staff numbers are also on the rise.
Gretna Public Schools' new middle school welcomed students for the first time on Tuesday as one of three public schools opening this fall in the Omaha metro area.
Giles Creek Middle School opened its newest location in Gretna, Nebraska. The school is preparing to begin classes later this year.
Students in the Papillion La Vista school district’s young adult transition program are starting the school year in a new space.
Papillion La Vista Community Schools opened its newest building where the Young Adult Transition Program will take place teaching those who attend hands-on learning in life skills.
As one of the first schools in the Omaha area to welcome back students, Westside Middle School also had a new space to show off Thursday.
Most Omaha metro area school districts are less than a month out from welcoming students back for the 2025-26 school year. Here are the start dates and times.
The Nebraska-based company ImpactEd is taking a teacher-focused approach to improving math proficiency by developing targeted professional development resources.
The Papillion La Vista school board chose a name for the district's 17th elementary school at its Monday meeting.
Omaha Public Schools retirees say they will receive less in pension payments than expected this year due to abrupt changes after the state took over management of the district’s retirement system.
Metropolitan Community College board of governors member Adam Gotschall has submitted his resignation after previously refusing to.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is the target of a U.S. Department of Education investigation into whether two of its scholarship programs unfairly favor minorities and students born outside the United States.
Metropolitan CC board member admits actions were 'uncalled for,' but still won't resign after arrest
Metropolitan CC board member Adam Gotschall tells The World-Herald his actions were “uncalled for” but that he still won’t resign following his censure and dramatic arrest at Tuesday night’s board meeting.
After refusing to resign at Tuesday's Metropolitan Community College board of governors meeting, board member Adam Gotschall was arrested on a warrant for a traffic-related offense.
Leaders of a high school opening this fall near Interstate 680 and Maple Street say the school will help meet a growing demand for nondenominational Christian education in Omaha.
The Millard Public Schools Foundation will build a $20 million activity center near 204th and Q Streets that will include indoor turf and court space, a cross country course, and robotics and esports technology.
See photos of the Omaha Christian High School finishes construction
Metropolitan Community College has started laying the groundwork for its future Sarpy County campus, the college’s first new campus since 1980.
Wisconsin students say having a trusted adult ask them about their mental health reduces anxiety and makes them feel safe.
Omaha Duchesne alum Clary Doyle said the reaction to her commencement speech topped meeting favorite actor Steve Carell, who shared the stage at the Northwestern graduation ceremony.
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