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An ESU Update on Education-Related Legislation in the 2023 Session

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In this episode of The Good Life EDU Podcast, ESU administrators Dr. Dan Schnoes, Dr. Larianne Polk, and Dr. John Skretta join the pod to inform our audience about Nebraska’s legislative process and provide insights into several key education-related bills. In the show notes below, you will find several links referenced in the podcast. Continue to follow our show as this won’t be our last update from the 2023 session!

Nebraska Legislature Main Page: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/

Nebraska Public Media Page (Where Viewers Can Watch the Live Session): https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/watch/live/

Where to Access the Unicameral Update: http://update.legislature.ne.gov/

Bills Referenced in the Episode

LB48: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/Intro/LB48.pdf

LB153: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/Intro/LB153.pdf

LB324: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/Intro/LB324.pdf

LB516: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=50447

LB527: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/Intro/LB527.pdf

LB583: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/Intro/LB583.pdf

LB638: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/Intro/LB638.pdf

LB753: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/Intro/LB753.pdf

LR24CA: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=50236

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Conversations with U.S. Secretary of Education on Mental Health in Nebraska Schools

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United States Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona

On February 8th, 2023, the U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona visited Omaha, Nebraska, making stops at Bryan High School and Educational Service Unit #3. Secretary Cardona had been invited by ESU #3 Chief Executive Officer Dr. Dan Schnoes to make his first official visit to our state. 

At ESU #3, Dr. Cardona met with Nebraska school leaders, therapists, mental health professionals, and students to discuss what those stakeholder groups are experiencing as the country faces a youth mental health crisis. His visit was to seek input from Nebraska schools and other organizations in the state who are implementing innovative programs in an effort to have a positive impact on student and educator mental health.

Dr Migual Cardona at ESU 3
U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona participated in a roundtable with principals, superintendents, and therapists to discuss the mental health services provided to students in rural communities at Educational Service Unit #3. For more on the story of Secretary Cardona’s visit, access ESU 3’s press release: February 8, 2023 ESU #3 Visit with Secretary Cardona
The Good Life EDU podcast

The Good Life EDU Podcast episode features Dr. Dan Schnoes, CEO at ESU 3, whose advocacy led to the Secretary’s visit. We also welcome several Nebraska education leaders including Dr. Kraig Lofquist, Dr. John Skretta, Dr. Scott Blum, and Dr. McKayla LaBorde who all provide their own personal insights about this event. Additionally, Dr. Joan Wade, the Executive Director of AESA, joins us to provide some national context regarding the significance of this historic visit, the first where an acting US Secretary of Education has visited a service agency.

Student Mental Health in Nebraska

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ESUs Providing Social and Emotional Support

Nebraska News Service, a student news website at the University of Nebraska, recently highlighted the mental health services available to Nebraska students. Featured in the podcast is McKayla LaBorde, Director of Student Services at Educational Service Unit 3, and Sarah Hamilton, one of ESU 3’s clinical social workers. Listen to the episode to hear how ESUs are meeting students’ needs for social and emotional support and services.

On Student Data Privacy: A Future Ready Nebraska Conference Preview

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In a time when new tech tools are being shared and implemented at a record rate, are educators taking the time to pause and put their student’s data privacy first? In this episode, ESU 3’s own Bill Pulte and Robbie Jensen share their knowledge and insights on student data privacy laws and what teachers, tech leaders, and administrators can do to ensure that their student’s data stays safe.

 

If you want to learn more from Bill and Robbie, they will both be presenting at the FUTURE READY NEBRASKA CONFERENCE on June 15 & 16, 2020. This online learning opportunity is free, just be sure to register ahead of time at bit.ly/FRNebraska

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