Advocates recognized for help in knocking down legal barriers to education in Nebraska
Four Nebraska advocates, including two state senators, have been recognized by the nonprofit Education Rights Counsel for efforts to remove legal barriers to educational equity.
The Education Rights group, which focuses on advocacy and legal representation for under-resourced Nebraska public school students, presented the Aequitas Awards Nov. 16 during its annual fundraiser, Rooted in Action.
Honorees include Carley Starling, Michelle Paxton, State Sen. Terrell McKinney and State Sen. Danielle Conrad.
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