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Arts Education Standards Revision

Nebraska Revised Statute 79-760.01 requires the Nebraska State Board of Education to “adopt measurable academic content standards in the subject areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.” In addition, the Nebraska Department of Education has developed content area standards for fine arts, physical education, and world languages. These content area standards provide a framework for quality teaching and learning for all content areas.

Standards Revision Timeline

A Content Area Standards Revision Timeline has been developed and includes a tentative timeline for the review and revision of all content area standards. For more information on the revision process, please visit the NDE Content Area Standards page.

The Nebraska Department of Education will begin the revision of the 2014 Nebraska Arts Standards in February of 2025 with anticipated adoption in the Fall of 2026.

The 2014 Nebraska Fine Arts Standards.

2014 Nebraska Media Arts Standards (horizontal format, PDF file)
2014 Nebraska Visual Arts Standards (horizontal format, PDF file)
2014 Nebraska Dance Standards (horizontal format, PDF file)
2014 Nebraska Music Standards (horizontal format, PDF file)
2014 Nebraska Theatre Standards (horizontal format, PDF file)

Public Input Survey

The NDE’s Office of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment is currently seeking public input on the 2014 Nebraska Arts Education Standards. Feedback from parents, employers, community members, and arts educators is an important part of the standards revision process. Data generated from the survey, including written comments, will be considered as NDE staff work alongside Nebraska educators to review and revise the 2014 standards.

 

As you provide input, please consider the following questions:

  • Are the current standards and indicators measurable, appropriately challenging, connected to real-world applications, clearly worded, scaffolded, and specific?
  • Do the 2014 standards reflect the arts education knowledge and skills required for employment or postsecondary education?
  • To what extent do the 2014 standards provide a high-quality framework that guides local instructional decisions?

If you have questions, please contact nde.fineartsstandarsinput@nebraska.gov

Participate in the Process

  • Applications to participate as member of the Arts Education standards review team were open from Friday, January 3, 2025, through Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM CT.
  • Applications are currently being reviewed by NDE staff and external reviewers.
  • The review team will begin their work in February 2025.

If you have questions, contact:

nde.fineartsstandardsinput@nebraska.gov

Updated January 16, 2025 11:27am