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The OPS "Moonshot" - A conversation on how ALL educators and ALL student success starts with and is shaped by, literacy.

It’s that time of year again—school supply sections are popping up everywhere! Perfect time to talk about all the back-to-school resources Omaha Public Schools has for students and their families. Plus, we’re chatting with a Central High teacher who tried out a new curriculum, and how t’s making a big difference for both students and teachers. CLICK HERE to learn more about the enrollment fair.

ESSER stands for - Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief FundsIn this episode of "More Than Hashtags - The OPSProud Podcast" Omaha Public Schools Superintendent Matthew Ray talks with students and teachers taking part in programs funded in part through ESSER. We will hear from graduated OPS students who are taking part in the OPS Teacher Scholar Academy, an OPS teacher with a family legacy of teaching at OPS, her work with Next Level Learning, as well as an elementary school counselor who shares some of the many benefits resulting from the OPS tutoring programs.

Two OPS JROTC cadets share what it means to receive the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross and how the program has guided their growth and future plans.

In this episode, leaders from Omaha Public Schools discuss the development of the district’s new strategic plan and the shared work behind it. They talk about why strategic planning matters, how a singular focus on literacy guides decision making, and the importance of belonging for both students and staff. The conversation highlights collaboration across the district and a long-term commitment to ensuring all students are reading on grade level by 2030.

In this episode of More Than Hashtags, Omaha Public Schools celebrates 25 years of its Dual Language program. Serving about 4,000 students across ten schools, the program provides instruction in both English and Spanish while supporting strong academic outcomes. Hear from district leaders and educators as they discuss how the program works, the benefits of bilingual learning, and the impact it has had on students, families, and the community over the past 25 years.

Every year, the Omaha Public Schools foundation hosts the “Top Seniors” event. Over 20 students shared their story. These reflections are honest and real. They show us what it means to grow as a person and what it looks like when a school system supports the whole student.

Gearing up for back to school! In this episode, of More Than Hashtags - The OPSProud Podcast, Superintendent Matthew Ray speaks with Kama Konda-Varilek the OPS Family Engagement Coordinator about crucial, informative, back to school resources for families and students. We also hear from Principal Ayesha Station and the ways her team at Boyd Elementary are engaging families and students to bring literacy initiatives to life through personal connection.

In this episode Omaha Public School's interim superintendent Matthew Ray talks with students from 3 different Omaha high schools about their recent successes in state and national tournaments for speech, wrestling, and choir.