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Nebraska’s education board just hit pause on an all-girls middle school in North Omaha—minutes before it was set to open—after a 6-2 vote citing need for more time to vet its “liberatory” and “abolitionist” educational framework. Board members raised concerns over alignment with state civics statutes, while the school’s founder defended her mission, calling claims of anti-American sentiment baseless and insisting the framework is misunderstood. Though some board members questioned the legality of delaying approval—especially given the school’s focus on Black students—the decision stands. A virtual public meeting is now scheduled for 1 PM to further debate the issue, as tensions over race and curriculum continue to simmer.

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