In a recent government meeting, Dr. Anne Harley provided an encouraging update on student enrollment, reporting a total of 3,673 students, which marks an increase of 114 students compared to the same time last year. The largest class currently is the second grade, with 280 students enrolled.

The meeting also addressed a new state statute requiring a financial literacy report, marking the first time such a report has been compiled. Dr. Harley explained that the report aims to showcase student progress in financial literacy courses from the previous year to the current year. Currently, the high school offers two personal finance courses: a standard course and a dual language/AP finance course. Preliminary data indicates positive progress in student performance in these courses.

Dr. Harley emphasized the importance of financial literacy education, noting that the curriculum begins as early as kindergarten. The state of Nebraska has established standards for economic reasoning skills starting in kindergarten, although there are currently no financial literacy standards for sixth or seventh grades. The district utilizes the Studies Weekly curriculum for grades K-4, which incorporates economic concepts throughout its lessons.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue monitoring and reporting on financial literacy progress as the school year unfolds.