In a run up to the start of classes later this month, school administrators from across Nebraska gathered in Kearney last week.
A.J. Johnson, Superintendent at the Hartington-Newcastle District, says several sessions dealt with rural schools, and sharing resources…..

Johnson says a real challenge is finding professional development and training for their teachers…..

Johnson says they also got an update on the ever evolving achievement standards….

Johnson says they appreciate that standards are getting steeper, because that will eventually benefit their students.