The NSWERS Podcast

Katie Bieber
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The NSWERS Podcast explores the people, programs, partnerships, and data shaping education and workforce opportunities across Nebraska. Through conversations with education leaders, policymakers, workforce partners, and other experts, each episode highlights the successes, challenges, ideas, and initiatives influencing Nebraska’s education and workforce landscape. Produced by the Nebraska Statewide Workforce & Educational Reporting System (NSWERS), the podcast connects data with real-world perspectives to help listeners better understand what’s happening across the state, and how data-informed decisions can strengthen education, workforce development, and opportunities for Nebraskans.

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    What Comes Next for Nebraska Students? A Conversation with Commissioner Brian Maher

    What does student success look like after graduation? Nebraska Commissioner of Education Dr. Brian Maher joins NSWERS Executive Director Matt Hastings to discuss why schools need a clearer view of students’ paths through college, training, and work. Drawing on his years as a classroom teacher, Maher explains how early literacy, critical thinking, and career exploration help prepare students for whatever comes next. They also discuss how connected education and workforce data can help Nebraska leaders move beyond snapshots of performance and make better decisions for students and communities. Learn more about the NSWERS data products mentioned in this episode: Impact of Chronic Absenteeism on Academic Outcomes in Nebraska Brief Early Reading Proficiency in Nebraska Brief NSWERS | Answers for Nebraska nswers.org.    insights.nswers.org    LinkedIn.   X

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The NSWERS Podcast explores the people, programs, partnerships, and data shaping education and workforce opportunities across Nebraska. Through conversations with education leaders, policymakers, workforce partners, and other experts, each episode highlights the successes, challenges, ideas, and initiatives influencing Nebraska’s education and workforce landscape. Produced by the Nebraska Statewide Workforce & Educational Reporting System (NSWERS), the podcast connects data with real-world perspectives to help listeners better understand what’s happening across the state, and how data-informed decisions can strengthen education, workforce development, and opportunities for Nebraskans.

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  • Creator
    Katie Bieber
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    1
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