The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) announced the launch of its ambitious new strategic plan for 2026-2030, titled "Good Life, Great Schools, Excellent Education." This comprehensive roadmap outlines specific, measurable goals aimed at transforming Nebraska's diverse educational landscape, which serves more than 365,000 students across public and nonpublic schools. The...
The Nebraska Department of Education and the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Advisory Committee are proud to announce that 198 Seals of Biliteracy have been awarded to 197 Nebraska students in the November round of 2025. These prestigious awards recognize high school students who have achieved a high level of proficiency...
James Hulstein, a teacher from Bancroft Rosalie Public Schools was recently named the 2025 State History Teacher of the Year, an award sponsored by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. In 2025, parents, students, teachers, and administrators nationwide nominated more than 7,000 teachers for the History Teacher of the...
The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) released the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS) results and the Accountability for a Quality Education System Today and Tomorrow, or AQuESTT classifications today. Both reports provide insight into how students are performing academically on Nebraska’s state standards. NSCAS English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and...
Johns Hopkins–led center will collaborate with NDE to strengthen advanced learning opportunities for high-ability students in Nebraska. The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) has been selected as one of three state partners in the newly established National Research Center on Advanced Education, a five-year initiative led by Johns Hopkins University...
Nebraska is celebrating a major achievement for its youth leadership today as Claire Woeppel of the Chambers FFA Chapter was elected to a national office. Woeppel was chosen as the Central Region Vice President for the 2025-26 National FFA Officer Team during the final session of the 98th National FFA...
The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) released new data showing significant progress across the state in reducing chronic absenteeism. The data, spanning the 2021-22 through the 2024-25 school years, shows that communities are successfully implementing targeted strategies to ensure more students are present for learning. The NDE reports that 66...
Nebraska students earned the highest composite score nationally compared with states that test all their students on the ACT exam that measures college readiness in English, reading, mathematics, and science. All Nebraska public school juniors are required to take the ACT as part of the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS)....
Five Nebraska VR partners received awards for their role in creating inclusive workplaces and advocacy for disability employment. The 2025 SRC Disability Employment and Inclusion Awards highlight the successful partnership between Nebraska VR and the businesses and communities they serve. Nebraska VR offers individualized programs to help people with disabilities...
The Nebraska Department of Education recognized seven schools in Nebraska as Blue Ribbon Schools. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups. The Nebraska schools named as National Blue Ribbon Schools were: Nebraska – North Platte...
The Nebraska Department of Education and Nebraska VR are participating in National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of NDEAM is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. This...
Three Nebraska students have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars. U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced the full class, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. The Nebraska scholars include: Elise Renee Cherek, Omaha - Millard North High School...
Sarah Hardin, a high school science teacher at Mullen Public Schools was named the 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year during a surprise award presentation.
The Nebraska Department of Education and the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Advisory Committee are proud to announce that 122 Seals of Biliteracy have been awarded to 118 Nebraska students in August of 2025. These prestigious awards recognize high school students who have achieved a high level of proficiency in English...
The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is excited to announce the award of approximately $1 million in funding to Chadron State College and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln through the third round of the state’s “Grow Your Own” Teacher Apprenticeship Competitive Sub-Grant Opportunity. This award is made possible by funding from...
