Nebraska State Education Association

A great day at the STRONG Panhandle Conference in Gering on Wednesday. Thank you to all of the participants and presenters who came together for a day of collaboration, learning and shared ideas. We also enjoyed celebrating NSEA President Tim Royers on his birthday.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Capitol District STRONG Conference in Firth on Saturday and to the presenters who shared their knowledge and experience. Your commitment to learning, leadership and strengthening local associations helps build a stronger voice for educators across Nebraska.

Educators gathered at the Omaha Education Association on Thursday for a day centered on leadership, learning and practical strategy sharing across the organization. The morning opened with a leadership panel featuring building representatives and local governance leaders. The afternoon shifted into a session on social and racial justice, led by Audel Salazar.

You can still attend one of the STRONG conferences this summer. Register at www.nsea.org/26Strong

Are you a Nebraska educator in your first five years of teaching?

The Teach in Nebraska Today (TINT) Program offers grants to support teachers working in Nebraska schools. Applications open June 10 and close July 10.

Learn more: education.ne.gov/csds/teach-in-nebraska-today-program/

There was no shortage of great conversations in Neligh today. Educators spent the day exchanging ideas, asking questions and exploring ways to strengthen their locals, support members and advocate for Nebraska public schools.

From leadership and member engagement to bargaining, legislative updates and advocacy, attendees had the opportunity to learn from one another, share experiences and take home new ideas to put into action. Thank you to everyone who attended and presented.

Three more to go! You can still attend one of the STRONG conferences this summer. Register at www.nsea.org/26Strong

Today’s Association STRONG conference in Lexington brought together members and leaders for meaningful conversations, practical learning and plenty of idea-sharing focused on strengthening our locals and supporting public education.

From leadership development and membership engagement to advocacy, bargaining and government relations, attendees had the chance to dig into topics that matter most — and with smaller group sizes, everyone had the opportunity to participate, connect and ask questions. Turns out effective small class sizes work for adult learning too!

We also loved supporting local with catering from El Sazon Taquizas — ¡delicioso!

Four more conferences will be held this summer. You can join us - sign up at www.nsea.org/26Strong

It was a great day at the Sandhills District Conference!

Members and leaders came together in St. Paul for a full day of learning, collaboration and conversation focused on strengthening our association and supporting public education. Sessions covered leadership development, membership engagement, government relations, collective bargaining, advocacy, retiree benefits and more.

Thank you to all of the presenters, facilitators and attendees who shared their time, ideas and expertise throughout the day. Together, we continue building stronger locals, stronger leaders and stronger public schools for Nebraska students and educators.

Five more conferences will be held this summer. You can register to attend at www.nsea.org/26Strong

Student loans on your mind? NSEA members can join free NEA Member Benefits information sessions covering changing repayment plans, loan forgiveness updates, Parent PLUS loans, graduate borrowing limits and more.

Multiple daytime and evening Zoom sessions are available May 19–June 16, and no registration is required.

Find dates, times and join links here:

NEA Member Benefits Student Loan Information Sessions NEA Member Benefits is offering additional student loan support sessions for members navigating changing repayment plans, loan forgiveness options and new federal loan updates.

**UPDATED** list of Recommended Candidates. The most up-to-date list can be found at www.nsea.org/Vote2026

• Polls are open today from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. CT/ 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. MT.
• Visit https://www.votercheck.necvr.ne.gov/VoterView to find your polling place.
• Voter ID is required.

The candidates listed here have earned the recommendation of the NSEA. They completed a questionnaire and were interviewed by NSEA members--your colleagues-- about their positions on education issues.

Find the full list of recommended candidates at nsea.org/vote2026