Wakefield, Crete schools recognized by state school board

This month’s State Board of Education meeting convened March 2 and 3 at the Marriott Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln.

During Friday’s public meeting, Wakefield Community School, of District 6, was recognized for being one of two Nebraska schools, among 55 across the United States, named 2022 National Elementary Secondary Education Act Distinguished Schools. Crete Public Schools was the other Nebraska school. Wakefield Community School was recognized for exceptional student performance and academic growth.

In my February SBOE highlights, I mentioned a public hearing had been held proposing the repe...