Stand For Schools
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What a joy! Last weekend, we celebrated the efforts of our community group members with crafts and cocoa. Over the last few months, we laid the foundation for our community engagement through 12 overall events. We are thankful for your engagement and look forward to what the future holds!
December 13, 2025 at 11:05 PM
What a joy! Last weekend, we celebrated the efforts of our community group members with crafts and cocoa. Over the last few months, we laid the foundation for our community engagement through 12 overall events. We are thankful for your engagement and look forward to what the future holds!
🚨 Take Action 🚨
Right now, the IRS is asking the public to weigh in on how the new Federal Private School Voucher Program should be designed and regulated. This is a critical chance to shape decisions that impact students and schools. Comments are open until December 26.
Right now, the IRS is asking the public to weigh in on how the new Federal Private School Voucher Program should be designed and regulated. This is a critical chance to shape decisions that impact students and schools. Comments are open until December 26.
December 11, 2025 at 8:09 PM
🚨 Take Action 🚨
Right now, the IRS is asking the public to weigh in on how the new Federal Private School Voucher Program should be designed and regulated. This is a critical chance to shape decisions that impact students and schools. Comments are open until December 26.
Right now, the IRS is asking the public to weigh in on how the new Federal Private School Voucher Program should be designed and regulated. This is a critical chance to shape decisions that impact students and schools. Comments are open until December 26.
Say hello to #WordyWednesdays — a weekly series built to make education policy easier to understand! This week’s focus: the Federal School Voucher Program. Key decisions are being made right now, and the IRS wants public input - make your voice heard today!
December 11, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Say hello to #WordyWednesdays — a weekly series built to make education policy easier to understand! This week’s focus: the Federal School Voucher Program. Key decisions are being made right now, and the IRS wants public input - make your voice heard today!
🚨 Update 🚨
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), on behalf of the Treasury, is accepting public comments regarding how the private school voucher program should be operated and regulated. Between now and Dec. 26th, we encourage you to take a moment to participate in this important process. [1/3]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), on behalf of the Treasury, is accepting public comments regarding how the private school voucher program should be operated and regulated. Between now and Dec. 26th, we encourage you to take a moment to participate in this important process. [1/3]
December 7, 2025 at 6:07 AM
🚨 Update 🚨
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), on behalf of the Treasury, is accepting public comments regarding how the private school voucher program should be operated and regulated. Between now and Dec. 26th, we encourage you to take a moment to participate in this important process. [1/3]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), on behalf of the Treasury, is accepting public comments regarding how the private school voucher program should be operated and regulated. Between now and Dec. 26th, we encourage you to take a moment to participate in this important process. [1/3]
Our gratitude today? Off the charts. 📈💙 Thanks for an amazing Giving Tuesday! #standforschools
December 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Our gratitude today? Off the charts. 📈💙 Thanks for an amazing Giving Tuesday! #standforschools
Giving Tuesday is here! Today, let's come together to lift up our communities and to rally behind Nebraska’s public schools and the students they serve. 🍎👉 Give to Stand For Schools today! Donate here: shareomaha.org/nonprofit/st...
![Background image is of a teacher interacting with young students. Text reads “Giving Tuesday”; “Where Learning Happens, Communities Grow.”; and “December 2, 2025”. In the upper left corner is the Stand For Schools logo [white circle with arrows pointing up in the background; text “Stand For Schools” in the center]. Opposite corners contain a gold multi-lined border.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:3sbqhl5jimd6vus6yovs7ajv/bafkreihqaxrjzf6cr5nojr7eytkecexh32lzixbydbpqdab7bkltb2ok34@jpeg)
December 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Giving Tuesday is here! Today, let's come together to lift up our communities and to rally behind Nebraska’s public schools and the students they serve. 🍎👉 Give to Stand For Schools today! Donate here: shareomaha.org/nonprofit/st...
Tomorrow, we come together to celebrate community care and strengthen Nebraska’s public schools. Every share, every comment, every gift helps amplify our work.
🍎👉 Give to Stand For Schools today! Donate here: shareomaha.org/nonprofit/st...
🍎👉 Give to Stand For Schools today! Donate here: shareomaha.org/nonprofit/st...
![Background image is from the Public School Proud Nebraska video about Benson High School’s Construction program, depicting students building a house in their community. Text reads “Giving Tuesday” “Building a brighter future for Nebraska by giving back to their communities.” Below is the Stand For Schools logo [white circle with arrows pointing up in the background; text “Stand For Schools” in the center]. Next to the logo is light blue text that reads “Now through December 2, 2025”.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:3sbqhl5jimd6vus6yovs7ajv/bafkreiawtwvbhhn2autxbcrdd2c3elj7qz2l572pzq7zkzzkv2l7z6nb2m@jpeg)
December 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Tomorrow, we come together to celebrate community care and strengthen Nebraska’s public schools. Every share, every comment, every gift helps amplify our work.
🍎👉 Give to Stand For Schools today! Donate here: shareomaha.org/nonprofit/st...
🍎👉 Give to Stand For Schools today! Donate here: shareomaha.org/nonprofit/st...
Thanks to everyone who has shown up today! Stand For Schools continues working alongside communities to ensure every child has access to strong, well-resourced public schools. Join us in uplifting this mission through next Tuesday. 👉 Donate: shareomaha.org/donate?nonpr...
![Alt Text: Image background is of a community gathering with people sitting in lawn chairs and on picnic blankets looking toward a common focal point. Top header contains the text “Giving Tuesday”. In the center, the text reads “Together for Nebraska’s Public Schools”. Below, is the Stand For Schools logo [white circle with arrows pointing up in the background; text “Stand For Schools” in the center]. Next to the logo is light blue text that reads “Now through December 2, 2025”.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:3sbqhl5jimd6vus6yovs7ajv/bafkreid7rrhbeiwqyibjexshhibsuekptwokwzpmpf55owmxw7kevvxm3u@jpeg)
November 26, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Thanks to everyone who has shown up today! Stand For Schools continues working alongside communities to ensure every child has access to strong, well-resourced public schools. Join us in uplifting this mission through next Tuesday. 👉 Donate: shareomaha.org/donate?nonpr...
No tricks, just treats for our principals! 🍬
As we celebrate the conclusion of #NationalPrincipalsMonth and Halloween, we’re giving a shoutout to the fearless leaders who keep our schools running — even on the spookiest of days.
#publicschools #ThankAPrincipal #standforschools
As we celebrate the conclusion of #NationalPrincipalsMonth and Halloween, we’re giving a shoutout to the fearless leaders who keep our schools running — even on the spookiest of days.
#publicschools #ThankAPrincipal #standforschools
October 31, 2025 at 4:14 PM
No tricks, just treats for our principals! 🍬
As we celebrate the conclusion of #NationalPrincipalsMonth and Halloween, we’re giving a shoutout to the fearless leaders who keep our schools running — even on the spookiest of days.
#publicschools #ThankAPrincipal #standforschools
As we celebrate the conclusion of #NationalPrincipalsMonth and Halloween, we’re giving a shoutout to the fearless leaders who keep our schools running — even on the spookiest of days.
#publicschools #ThankAPrincipal #standforschools
Last chance to save your seat at our next Community Conversation, happening Tuesday and Wednesday this week! We need your voice at the table to champion for the children of Nebraska, both present and future!
📅 Can’t make your local meeting? Both are hybrid—join whichever fits your schedule!
📅 Can’t make your local meeting? Both are hybrid—join whichever fits your schedule!
October 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Last chance to save your seat at our next Community Conversation, happening Tuesday and Wednesday this week! We need your voice at the table to champion for the children of Nebraska, both present and future!
📅 Can’t make your local meeting? Both are hybrid—join whichever fits your schedule!
📅 Can’t make your local meeting? Both are hybrid—join whichever fits your schedule!
📣 Looking for ways to take action and be in community with other public school advocates? Attend one of our Community Conversations next week! Registration links below.
October 15, 2025 at 9:49 PM
📣 Looking for ways to take action and be in community with other public school advocates? Attend one of our Community Conversations next week! Registration links below.
Layoffs hit the US Department of Education this weekend, including at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, which is responsible for overseeing IDEA and about $15 billion in funding for over 7 million children. Read the following NPR article to learn more about the impacts.
Amid shutdown, Trump administration guts department overseeing special education
Multiple sources tell NPR that as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.
www.npr.org
October 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Layoffs hit the US Department of Education this weekend, including at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, which is responsible for overseeing IDEA and about $15 billion in funding for over 7 million children. Read the following NPR article to learn more about the impacts.
We recently made the trip to Scottsbluff, where we attended a Panhandle Partnership meeting after stopping to tour an amazing public school. We're grateful for the inspiring and fruitful conversations with school and community leaders. Swipe to learn more about our trip! #standforschools
October 11, 2025 at 6:45 PM
We recently made the trip to Scottsbluff, where we attended a Panhandle Partnership meeting after stopping to tour an amazing public school. We're grateful for the inspiring and fruitful conversations with school and community leaders. Swipe to learn more about our trip! #standforschools
Save the date! 📅
Part Three of our #CommunityConversations is coming soon. Let’s keep building connections and standing strong for Nebraska’s public schools. 💙
📌 Register Today!
Lincoln - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Part Three of our #CommunityConversations is coming soon. Let’s keep building connections and standing strong for Nebraska’s public schools. 💙
📌 Register Today!
Lincoln - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Omaha - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 8, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Save the date! 📅
Part Three of our #CommunityConversations is coming soon. Let’s keep building connections and standing strong for Nebraska’s public schools. 💙
📌 Register Today!
Lincoln - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Omaha - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Part Three of our #CommunityConversations is coming soon. Let’s keep building connections and standing strong for Nebraska’s public schools. 💙
📌 Register Today!
Lincoln - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Omaha - us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Looking for ways to take action? Attend a Community Conversation event to join other public school supporters in working towards solutions to support and uplift our public schools! Join us on Tuesday, October 21st or Wednesday, October 22nd. Register Today! See more information below.
October 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Looking for ways to take action? Attend a Community Conversation event to join other public school supporters in working towards solutions to support and uplift our public schools! Join us on Tuesday, October 21st or Wednesday, October 22nd. Register Today! See more information below.
While Nebraska families have said NO to privatization before, Gov. Pillen is moving forward with vouchers anyway. Let’s raise our voices by 📣 📳 by calling the Governor and your Senator, and joining a Community Conversation meeting later this month to stand together for public schools!
October 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
While Nebraska families have said NO to privatization before, Gov. Pillen is moving forward with vouchers anyway. Let’s raise our voices by 📣 📳 by calling the Governor and your Senator, and joining a Community Conversation meeting later this month to stand together for public schools!
🚨🚨 This afternoon, Gov. Pillen will be announcing the decision to opt Nebraska in to the federal voucher program. This decision ignores the will of NE voters, who recently rejected sending funding to private schools, and the research showing what actually improves student outcomes.
#standforschools
#standforschools
September 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
🚨🚨 This afternoon, Gov. Pillen will be announcing the decision to opt Nebraska in to the federal voucher program. This decision ignores the will of NE voters, who recently rejected sending funding to private schools, and the research showing what actually improves student outcomes.
#standforschools
#standforschools
Over the weekend, we had the great pleasure of connecting with community members in South Sioux City! At the Celebrating Siouxland Latino Heritage Festival there was a great sense of community, culture, and joy. We were so grateful to be there and look forward to attending once again next year!
September 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Over the weekend, we had the great pleasure of connecting with community members in South Sioux City! At the Celebrating Siouxland Latino Heritage Festival there was a great sense of community, culture, and joy. We were so grateful to be there and look forward to attending once again next year!
¿Sabía que la Comisión de Revisión del Financiamiento Escolar ("School Financing Review Commission") tuvo su segunda reunión ayer por la tarde (y finalmente nombró a un maestro de escuela pública certificado)? ¡Consulte el gráfico para ver un resumen de la reunión!
September 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM
¿Sabía que la Comisión de Revisión del Financiamiento Escolar ("School Financing Review Commission") tuvo su segunda reunión ayer por la tarde (y finalmente nombró a un maestro de escuela pública certificado)? ¡Consulte el gráfico para ver un resumen de la reunión!
Did you know the School Financing Review Commission had their second meeting yesterday afternoon (and finally appointed a certified public school teacher)? Check out the graphic for a recap of the meeting!
September 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Did you know the School Financing Review Commission had their second meeting yesterday afternoon (and finally appointed a certified public school teacher)? Check out the graphic for a recap of the meeting!
🎉 Stand For Schools proudly recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month and the many significant contributions of Hispanic Nebraskans.
🎉Stand For Schools se enorgullece de reconocer el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y las importantes contribuciones de los hispanos de Nebraska.
🎉Stand For Schools se enorgullece de reconocer el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y las importantes contribuciones de los hispanos de Nebraska.
September 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
🎉 Stand For Schools proudly recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month and the many significant contributions of Hispanic Nebraskans.
🎉Stand For Schools se enorgullece de reconocer el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y las importantes contribuciones de los hispanos de Nebraska.
🎉Stand For Schools se enorgullece de reconocer el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y las importantes contribuciones de los hispanos de Nebraska.
What You Can Do:
Attend in-person and provide public comment or email Commissioner Maher and other members of the commission
Stream from home if you cannot attend in-person (Youtube link available on NDE's website)
Let's work together to support our public schools!
Attend in-person and provide public comment or email Commissioner Maher and other members of the commission
Stream from home if you cannot attend in-person (Youtube link available on NDE's website)
Let's work together to support our public schools!
🔔 Friendly Reminder - the School Financing Review Commission will be meeting this coming Monday at 1pm at NDE!
Swipe for three things to know before attending the meeting on Monday >>>
www.education.ne.gov/commissioner...
Swipe for three things to know before attending the meeting on Monday >>>
www.education.ne.gov/commissioner...
September 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM
What You Can Do:
Attend in-person and provide public comment or email Commissioner Maher and other members of the commission
Stream from home if you cannot attend in-person (Youtube link available on NDE's website)
Let's work together to support our public schools!
Attend in-person and provide public comment or email Commissioner Maher and other members of the commission
Stream from home if you cannot attend in-person (Youtube link available on NDE's website)
Let's work together to support our public schools!
🔔 Friendly Reminder - the School Financing Review Commission will be meeting this coming Monday at 1pm at NDE!
Swipe for three things to know before attending the meeting on Monday >>>
www.education.ne.gov/commissioner...
Swipe for three things to know before attending the meeting on Monday >>>
www.education.ne.gov/commissioner...
September 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
🔔 Friendly Reminder - the School Financing Review Commission will be meeting this coming Monday at 1pm at NDE!
Swipe for three things to know before attending the meeting on Monday >>>
www.education.ne.gov/commissioner...
Swipe for three things to know before attending the meeting on Monday >>>
www.education.ne.gov/commissioner...
Today, we reflect on the resilience of communities and the courage shown on September 11, 2001. We remember those we lost and recognize the educators, families, and communities who continue to teach the quintessential American values of understanding, service, and hope to our students.
September 11, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Today, we reflect on the resilience of communities and the courage shown on September 11, 2001. We remember those we lost and recognize the educators, families, and communities who continue to teach the quintessential American values of understanding, service, and hope to our students.
🚨 Last Chance Omaha! 🚨
Join us tonight for our community group meeting, 'Our Schools, Our Communities,' as we map out the public schools we want for our students and how we work to achieve them!
*Please note the later start time at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!
Join us tonight for our community group meeting, 'Our Schools, Our Communities,' as we map out the public schools we want for our students and how we work to achieve them!
*Please note the later start time at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!
September 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
🚨 Last Chance Omaha! 🚨
Join us tonight for our community group meeting, 'Our Schools, Our Communities,' as we map out the public schools we want for our students and how we work to achieve them!
*Please note the later start time at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!
Join us tonight for our community group meeting, 'Our Schools, Our Communities,' as we map out the public schools we want for our students and how we work to achieve them!
*Please note the later start time at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!