State Board of Education Meeting
School Financing Review Commission
Nebraska’s Revised College and Career Ready Standards for Social Studies: Draft 1
The revision of Nebraska’s 2019 College and Career Ready Standards for Social Studies Standards began in Spring 2025. A draft is now available for public review. Feedback from parents, community members, employers, and educators is an important part of the revision process, and we welcome input from educators and members of the public. Please review the proposed revisions here and access the Draft 1 Public Input Survey. The survey will be open through June 10, 2026. Respondents may also use nde.socialstudiesstandardsinput@nebraska.gov to provide written comments. If you have questions, please contact bre.wilton@nebraska.gov or marissa.payzant@nebraska.gov.
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.



