Nebraska Board Pauses All-Girls School | Omaha News

Nebraska’s State Board of Education has paused approval for an all-girls middle school in North Omaha—just days before opening—on a 6-2 vote, citing need for more time to review the process. Concerns centered on whether the school’s curriculum aligns with Nebraska’s civics law promoting patriotism and American ideals. The school’s founder, Dr. Dernecia Phillips, strongly refuted claims of anti-American messaging, calling them misinterpretations. While some board members affirmed the school meets state standards, the decision has sparked backlash, especially given its focus on African American students, and may expose the board to legal scrutiny. The president denied racial motives, insisting concerns were statutory. A virtual public meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. to revisit the decision. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/507bd85f03074775