Press Release
LINCOLN
– In response to the enactment of LB 1103 this past legislative session, the Education Committee of the Nebraska Legislature is developing a
common statewide vision for education in Nebraska. The
vision will eventually consist of "aspirational goals, visionary
objectives, meaningful priorities and practical strategies," and will help
current and future policy makers identify priorities.
As
a first step the Committee has identified the following initial vision, mission
and goals. It is conducting a public survey of this
initial draft in order to receive your feedback.
Vision:
Every Nebraskan educated for success.
Mission:
Equip Nebraskans to realize maximum potential in all aspects of life.
Goals:
1. Provide programs and courses that inspire and prepare
Nebraskans for success in
learning, work and life.
2. Establish high expectations for
all educators and provide support and resources to create positive, safe and
successful learning environments.
3. Develop systems of support that
build collaborative partnerships among the entire educational
community including individuals, families, businesses and organizations.
Again,
your thoughts and suggestions matter. Please take a few minutes to give the
Committee your input and reaction by completing this survey
by midnight on June 30th and forwarding the survey
to friends, neighbors, and colleagues. We want all Nebraskans to be part of a
thoughtful conversation about education.
The
Education Committee will review the results and possibly
modify the vision, mission, and goals before moving on to the development of
objectives. It is the Committee's commitment to continue this exchange with the
public throughout the process, with public hearings and possibly one or more
additional surveys.
The
survey may be accessed by clicking here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hwfAA7D8RzBC7rhwCZDoXT2Us6jRCZ9YzbBVfU-AUJo/viewform?usp=send_form. Or you may also access the survey
through the Education Committee's blog page on the
Legislature's website at:http://news.legislature.ne.gov/edu/ Thank you for your input and taking the time to
engage in this statewide conversation, and for sharing this survey
with any and all interested Nebraskans. If you have any questions, please
contact the office of Committee Chair Senator Kate Sullivan at (402)471-2631.
