Public Information and Communications

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Mission

The mission of the Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Public Information and Communications is to support the successful execution and communication of the Department’s mission, vision and values. The Office of Public Information and Communications is responsible for assisting Department leadership, operations, and program staff in providing clear, consistent, and effective communication to all internal and external stakeholders related to Department programs, services, functions, and initiatives.

Goal

Through open communication, position Nebraska’s education system and the Nebraska Department of Education as the premiere administrative education entity in the country.

Objectives

Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of existing Department communication delivery methods

Identify and communicate the characteristics, impact and value of the Department

Aggressively pursue the correction of misinformation

 

News Releases

April 22, 2026

Nebraska Students Awarded Seals of Biliteracy

The Nebraska Department of Education, in partnership with the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Advisory Committee, is proud to announce that 366 Nebraska Seals of Biliteracy have been awarded to 362 students during the April 2026 award cycle. These prestigious recognitions...

April 21, 2026

Afterschool Professional Week Celebration

The Nebraska Department of Education 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) team is proud to celebrate the state’s dedicated educators and staff who work to offer quality afterschool programs to students during Afterschool Professional Week April 20-24. These dedicated...

Updated June 26, 2024 9:01am