May 2024

Nebraska schools awarded $10 million in safety and security grants

Nebraska schools have been awarded $10 million in safety and security grants for security-related infrastructure projects, ensuring a safer learning environment for students statewide.The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) received 217 applications, including 162 from public and 55 from nonpublic schools, vying for a share of the $10 million allocated for these critical projects.

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Arbor Day Foundation’s ‘Canopy Report’ examines how America sees trees

“The Canopy Report,” a new consumer report from the Arbor Day Foundation, takes a deep dive into how America sees trees.The findings examine Americans’ interactions with green space, their perceptions of the health and environmental benefits of trees, and their feelings about climate change.“In many ways, the Canopy Report is a resounding affirmation of the power of trees and their critical function in our everyday lives,” said Dan Lambe, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.

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