LIVE from the 2026 NeMTSS Summit: What Can All Educators Do for Literacy?

Recorded live from the main stage at the 2026 NeMTSS Summit in Kearney, Nebraska, this episode of The Good Life EDU Podcast brings together educational leaders and practitioners to explore one important question: What can all educators do for literacy? Joining host Andrew Easton for this special conversation are Dr. Jane Stavem, Deputy Commissioner of the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE); Jamie Cook, NDE Literacy Officer; Sara Renken, Principal of Hamlow Elementary in Waverly; and David Lowe, Managing Director of Implementation and Scale at SPED Strategies. Together, the panelists offer perspectives on Nebraska's collective efforts to advance literacy outcomes for all students. From statewide initiatives and district success stories to high-quality instructional materials, inclusive practices, and intentional leadership, the conversation highlights the progress taking place across Nebraska and the important roles educators play in sustaining that momentum. Grounded in the collaborative, systems-oriented approach emphasized through the NeMTSS framework, this episode offers both inspiration and practical insights into how educators, leaders, and partners can work together to strengthen literacy instruction and support every learner.