My Views Are My Own By Lisa Schonhoff, Ed.S. 7/27/2026 Nebraska has invested approximately $80 million to improve literacy statewide. Currently, 59% of students are proficient on the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS). To accelerate progress, the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) has set an ambitious goal: 75% of students proficient in reading by the end of third grade by 2030. A key pillar of this initiative is the statewide adoption and implementation

My Views Are My Own By Lisa Schonhoff, Ed.S. 7/14/2026 Teacher retention is one of the most pressing crises in education today. Ask almost any educator why colleagues are abandoning the profession, and they will likely point to the same two factors: escalating student behavior and a lack of administrative support. Over my 25-year tenure in education, I have watched the classroom environment steadily decline—a degradation that has sharply accelerated over the past decade. Whil

Bennington Public Schools, Board of Education Meeting, Public Comment My Views Are My Own By Lisa Schonhoff, Ed.S. 6/8/2026 First of all, I would like to thank all of the board members. I know first hand how time consuming this volunteer position can be. Sifting through the agendas, asking all the questions, and being the checks and balances for the taxpayers who elected you is a huge responsibility so thank you for your work on this board. I have a student at Pine Creek