Ever feel like education is facing more hurdles than ever? Omaha Public Schools' new superintendent, Matthew Ray, shares his plan to tackle staffing shortages, AI's impact, and the surprising literacy challenges facing students today. Discover how OPS is aiming for a 'moonshot' to get every student reading at grade level by 2030.
Takeaways
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Post-COVID, the district faces challenges in enrollment and staffing.
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Technology, including cell phones and AI, poses both challenges and opportunities in education.
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The district is working on a new strategic plan centered around literacy.
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Omaha Public Schools is implementing programs to attract new teachers.
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