Nebraska Department of Education

State Board of Education Meeting

School Financing Review Commission

Nominations for the 2027 Nebraska Teacher of the Year are now open.

Nebraska has amazing teachers and being able to recognize their excellence is one of the highlights of the year. The Nebraska Department of Education is proud to provide an opportunity to recognize the best teachers in the state through the Nebraska Teacher of the Year Program. Do you know a teacher that should be our next Teacher of the Year?

Nebraska Department of Education 2025 Annual Report

Serving more than 360,000 students, the Nebraska Department of Education is committed to preparing all learners for learning, earning, and living. The NDE 2025 report details the work of the department, including the new strategic plan,  statistics for Nebraska schools and a breakdown of state and national performance results.


News Releases

March 13, 2026

Nebraska World Language Distinguished Scholars Recognized

The Nebraska Department of Education is proud to honor 46 students with the Distinguished World Language Scholar Award during World Language Week 2026. These students have demonstrated outstanding leadership in language learning, sustained commitment to language study, appreciation for cultural...