Advocacy in Action Conference
Last week, AESA members from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C., for the Advocacy in Action Conference. Along with visits to the hill, one key highlight was the opportunity for over 30 educators from ESAs across the country to meet with FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to discuss the Universal Service Fund and E-Rate. Dr. Larianne Polk, CEO of the ESU Coordinating Council and Dr. Dan J. Schnoes, ESU#3 CEO, President-Elect of AESA, and NCSA Chair had the opportunity to share the important role that E-Rate plays for Nebraska ESUs and School Districts.
Congressman Smith with ESU #3 Directors
On Friday, October 4th, Congressman Adrian Smith from Nebraska’s 3rd District visited ESU #3. During the tour of our facilities, we were able to share information regarding the services that ESUs provide as well as examples specific to ESU #3. Congressman Smith visited our MakerSpace Lab which promotes CTE programs, viewed the ESU #3 Data Center as we discussed Cybersecurity, and spent time with students that attend our Brook Valley South School. ESU#3 Leadership Team members, Dr. Dan J. Schnoes (CEO), Dr. Scott Blum, Bill Pulte, and McKayla LaBorde were present to share the great work ESU #3 provides to our 18 districts. A big Thank You to Congressman Smith for taking the time to stop in and visit.
ESU #3 Conference Center
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Princess Sarah Culberson
Our CEO, Dr. Dan Schnoes, had the unique opportunity of meeting Princess Sarah Culberson! She is the Sierra Leone Princess, an author, humanitarian, and public speaker who shared a keynote on being “Better Together” and building a culture of belonging at the Nebraska Council of School Administrators Conference. Read her full story at: sarahculberson.com.
IST Committee Meeting
Our IST Department hosted a committee meeting with our member school districts representatives.
The group discussed projects and goals they want to achieve in the upcoming months. It was a great afternoon of collaboration with our districts!
Professional Learning Department
Bellevue 3rd graders joined our Professional Learning Department to build three-dimensional creatures using cardboard as their main material. This fun day allowed students to use their imaginations, work on their problem-solving skills, and engage with their peers to form their creatures!
AESA Call to Action Conference
On October 4th-6th, Nebraska Administrators represented our state at the AESA (Association of Educational Service Agencies) Educators’ Call to Action Conference in Washington, DC. The conference offered a visit to Capitol Hill and provided a variety of information regarding legislative topics that affect educational agencies and the school districts we serve. We also want to give a special shout-out to ESU #3’s very own Administrator/CEO, Dr. Dan Schnoes, who participated in a panel to discuss the topic of teacher apprenticeship programs and the impact they have on educators.
A Roundtable Discussion with Secretary Cardona
ESU #3’s CEO, Dr. Dan J. Schnoes participated with fellow colleagues and the Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona in a roundtable discussion.
The Good Life EDU Podcast
NEW on #TheGoodLifeEDU: Dan Schnoes of @ESU3 explains how some #Nebraska districts are paying student #teachers a stipend for their time in the classroom!
