My Views Are My Own By Lisa Schonhoff, Ed.S. 1/15/2026 During our January meeting, the board members reelected Elizabeth Tegtmeier as board President.  Liz Renner from District 4 was elected as Vice President.  All eight board members will remain in their current committees to maintain consistency. We heard from the new Teacher of the Year .  Sarah Hardin received a science degree and was working at a bank when the Mullen Public Schools superintendent knocked on her front doo

My Views Are My Own By Lisa Schonhoff, Ed.S. 12/16/2025 Serving on the Nebraska State Board of Education for the past year has been an adventure filled with learning and responsibility. Each month, I’ve spent countless hours reviewing agendas, researching organizations, and examining funding sources.  Through this work, I’ve seen firsthand the dedication of so many individuals who are committed to helping our students succeed. At the same time, I’ve also recognized the ongoin

My Views Are My Own By Lisa Schonhoff, Ed.S. 11/19/2025 When my daughter came home in fourth grade talking about Muhammad and the Mecca , I decided to learn more about the lessons being taught in her classroom. I discovered that the newly purchased Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA)  curriculum materials is where this particular lesson came from. In my role as an English Learner teacher, I had the opportunity to be in classrooms from kindergarten through 12th grade