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Nebraska Coalition
for Educational Equity and Adequacy (NCEEA) The Nebraska Coalition
for Educational Equity and Adequacy describes itself as a statewide membership
coalition that includes 70 school districts, 35 corporate and individual donors,
and the Nebraska State Education
Association, among others. The NCEEA states that it aims to provide children
with a high quality education in their communities. As such, the NCEEA seeks,
through legislative and judicial action, retention of small schools, to ensure
place-based education, and local and state tax reform, to provide adequate funding.
Executive Directors: M.L. Smith and Jerry L. Hoffman
PO Box 85
Odell, NE 68415
Phone: (402) 766-4101
info@nebrcoalition.org
Nebraska
Schools Trust
The Nebraska Schools Trust is comprised of three school
districts and states that its purposes are to: “assist
and promote the improvement and advancement of public
education” in Nebraska; “promote the rights
of each student under Nebraska’s Constitution
and laws;” and “promote an equal opportunity
for each student to meet the academic standards set
by . . . law.” In June 2003, the Nebraska Schools
Trust filed a lawsuit against the governor, alleging
that the current school funding system violates the
state constitution.
info@nebraskaschoolstrust.org
Public
Education Network Local Affiliates:
Foundation
for Lincoln Public Schools
The Foundation states that its mission
is to support the Lincoln Public Schools by raising funds to support programs
for the enhancement and enrichment of public education, by recognizing excellence
in public education, and by reinforcing positive relations with the community.
Ms. Barbara M. Bartle, Executive Director
5901 O Street
Lincoln,
NE 68510
Phone (402) 436-1612
Fax (402) 436-1620
bbartle@lps.org Ventures
in Partnerships Ventures in Partnerships is a collaborative organization
whose mission is to enhance the relationship and sharing of resources between
communities and public schools. VIP describes itself as a conduit for school-community
programs that help students connect classroom education with larger life lessons.
The Partnerships' initiatives include the TeamMates Mentoring Program and Crayons
to Computers. Both of these programs allows community members the opportunity
to effectively dedicate time and material resources to public education. Director:
Dr. Barbara J. Hopkins
6800 Monterey drive
Lincoln, Nebraska 68506
(402) 436-1950
vip@lps.org | 
