Every Student Counts

Please be aware of this new petition drive. It would mean the director of education would become a political appointee of the Governor and would replace the State Board of Education.

Learn about the full impact of this idea and understand who is behind it before you decide to sign.

Petition drive aims to eliminate Nebraska Board of Education, give governor K-12 oversight A petition drive is underway that would replace the State Board of Education, education commissioner and Nebraska Department of Education with a new Office of Education accountable to the governor.