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Opportunity Education
Education Administration Programs
Omaha, Nebraska 4,814 followers
We empower teachers with resources and support to help their students develop skills to succeed in education and career
About us
Opportunity Education is a non-profit organization that supports educators as they engage students through active learning and effective feedback. For two decades, our team of academics and former teachers has been developing research-backed resources that help teachers develop their craft and put those skills into practice. In addition to customizable professional learning and lesson planning resources, we offer our Pathways program to help students choose a successful path for school, career, and life. Our mission is to create a world of independent thinkers and lifelong learners who thrive personally and professionally.
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https://www.opportunityeducation.org
External link for Opportunity Education
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2005
Locations
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Primary
9140 W Dodge Rd
Suite 350
Omaha, Nebraska 68114, US
Employees at Opportunity Education
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Manuel Mattke
President & COO at Opportunity Education
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Jan Bryson
Marketing Leader, Content Strategist, and Adjunct Professor
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Raymond Ravaglia
Chief Academic Officer / Chief Operating Officer Ricketts Great Books College
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Jeff Bryant
Marketing-Communications Expert and Advocacy Journalist
Updates
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📚Our team has some great ideas for your summer reading list. The ninth suggestion on the list is "The Writing Rope: A Framework for Explicit Writing Instruction in All Subjects" by Joan Sedita Suggested by: Sarah Earnest, Quest Forward High School ✏️Why it’s on Sarah’s list: I chose this book for my own reading list this summer. Writing is such a crucial skill — throughout high school, college, and your career. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eY5ayAQ9
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📚Our team has some great ideas for your summer reading list. Number eight on the list is "The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate The Three Essential Virtues" by Patrick M. Lencioni Suggested by: Ed Vogel, Quest Forward High School Why it’s on Ed’s list: This talks about the “HHS” of being a better team player, which is being hungry, humble, and smart. It’s a great book for leadership and team building. Check back throughout the summer for more! 🌴☀ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/emXDEmHQ
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📚Our team has some great ideas for your summer reading list. The seventh book on the list is "Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity" by Kim Scott Suggested by: Jolene Zywica, Opportunity Education Why it’s on Jolene’s list: This book helped me improve my communication skills. Hard conversations are still hard, but I can navigate through them with more confidence because of the strategies I gained. Check back throughout the summer for more! ☀🌴 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebNAniQD
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🧠 Gain a deeper understanding of how Learning Skills, Work Skills, and Essential Habits empower students to thrive in school, excel in their careers, and succeed throughout life. This blog post not only explores these crucial skills but also offers practical examples and actionable ideas to implement them effectively. 📓 Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/eSt-yGtb
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💥 We asked some of our colleagues from Opportunity Education and the Quest Forward High Schools to share what’s on their summer reading list. The result is a range of book recommendations. Some support professional and personal growth while others are just fun “beach reads.” 🌴☀️ Enjoy! Find the summer reading list here: https://lnkd.in/e28V8mNf #bookstagram #book #booktok #bookworm #booklover #bookrecommendations
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📚Our team has some great ideas for your summer reading list.📚 Number six on the list is "How Full is Your Bucket" by Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton 👉 Suggested by: Sarah Earnest, Quest Forward High School 💡 Why it’s on Sarah’s list: This short book explores how even small interactions impact your relationships, productivity, and mindset. It has lots of practical helpful advice on how to “fill the buckets” of those around you, build culture, and nurture positivity. ☀️ Check back throughout the summer for more! Check out the book here: https://lnkd.in/e8xnzjQT
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Our team has some great ideas for your summer reading list. The fifth suggestion is The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt 💡 Suggested by: Kris Davison, Quest Forward High School 💡 Why it’s on Kris’s list: I recommend this book for both educators and parents. It’s a wake up call regarding teenage anxiety and how it’s impacted by social media and cell phones. 💡 Get the book: https://ow.ly/WWFQ50SGj9E Check back throughout the summer for more! For the full list, visit https://ow.ly/vbVi50SGj9F
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Our team is back with another great pick for your summer reading list – Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey 🚀 Suggested by: Ed Vogel, Quest Forward High School 🚀 Why it’s on Ed’s list: This is one of my favorite books and is a perfect choice for those who want to do some soul searching. It helped me when I felt lost and reminded me about the “can/want paradigm” — just because you can doesn’t always mean you want to. 🚀 Order today: https://ow.ly/4uYR50SBOz2 Check our summer reading blog for our full list of recommendations: https://ow.ly/eRAM50SBOyY
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