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How new York City Council member Doreen Lopez helps students succeed
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (187+ words) As a Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) specialist, Doreen Lopez has helped many students develop leadership skills. Since Dec. 18, she has been putting those skills into practice herself as a member of the York City Council. Parker Garlough is a…...
Gunnar’s Place aims to fill child care gap for medically complex kids in Kearney
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (91+ words) No wonder Ana Blaschko calls Sheila Harouff her "angel." Sheila Harouff has been caring for Gunnar Blaschko, 3, for more than two years. She is launching a pediatric day care for children like Gunnar with medical needs. These days, Gunnar Blaschko…...
Are trade skills now more valuable than a college degree?
1+ week, 1+ day ago (136+ words) Originally published on skillit.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange. CheapInsurance.com reports that no U.S. state mandates renters insurance, but state laws vary on landlords' enforcement rights, affecting leas" Insure.com reports that the best auto insurance for…...
Photos: Behavioral Health & Wellness Center at Children's Hospital
2+ week, 2+ day ago (156+ words) The handles on the doors of the Behavioral Health & Wellness Center at Children's Hospital are safety handles. The sallyport also has calming artwork at the Behavioral Health & Wellness Center at Children's Hospital in Omaha on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The hallways are…...
The rise of deepfake cyberbullying poses a growing problem for schools
2+ week, 3+ day ago (472+ words) The family of a teenager who took his own life after months of conversations with ChatGPT claims OpenAI relaxed safety guidelines in the months leading up to his death. 16-year-old Adam Raine started using the AI bot in 2024 for help…...
More than a third of states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care
3+ week, 6+ day ago (223+ words) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to block access to gender-affirming care for minors, building on broader Trump administration restrictions on transgender Americans. Javascript is required to use this website....
Nebraska college students embracing AI bots as they prepare for future careers
4+ week, 2+ day ago (638+ words) CRETE " The gauntlet of jumping through hoops to start a student club at Doane University is a thing of the past. Meet ClubCompass. Brett Daugherty, interim Capitol administrator, right, climbs into the Capitol Christmas tree to remove ropes that were…...
Elf on the Shelf
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (164+ words) Patrick Recoy, the principal of Sandhills Public Schools in central Nebraska, poses for a portrait with a group of elementary school students while dressed as an Elf on the Shelf. Javascript is required to use this website. Patrick Recoy, the…...
Thousands of toys given away
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (128+ words) Karly Behrendt, Development Director for the Heartland United Way talks about all the annual Toys for Tots program and the many businesses, volunteers, and members of the community and how they all came together to make sure kids get toys…...
Moms' 'mental load' is pushing them to the brink, new survey shows
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (248+ words) The holiday season often brings a flood of toys into homes, but research suggests that having fewer toys isn't just a sanity-saver for parents; it's also beneficial for kids. Professor Metz, an occupational therapy expert, discovered that fewer toys lead…...