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Sep 15, 2025

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Media Coverage

Nebraska education leaders see plan to close US Department of Education as 'disastrous'

... dismantling of the federal Department of Education could have "catastrophic" effects ...

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Aug 11, 2025

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Local educator's career of inclusion earns top honor

ERC will honor Meribeth Jackson with the first-ever Debora Basler Wisneski Inclusive Innovation in Education Award at Raise the Bar.

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Aug 11, 2025

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Media Coverage

Omaha Mom Talks podcast features ERC's Lauren Micek Vargas

Omaha Mom Talks podcaster Jessie Gutierrez talked with Lauren about special education advocacy and more.

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Upcoming Events

  • 2025 CIP Children's Summit - Inspiring Hope for the Future

    Lauren Micek Vargas and Liz McClelland to present.

    September 23, 2025

    Details on the 2025 Summit
  • 2025 Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk & Family Festival

    Heartland of America Park • Omaha, Nebraska

    September 28, 2025

    Details on the Step Up Walk
  • An Evening in the Cloud Room 2025

    Join us for ERC's annual silent auction and cocktail party.

    November 13, 2025

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