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Multicultural/Diversity Education

Power of the Role Models: interactive, downloadable--updated May 2016 Standards NDE standards has incorporated multicultural education. Visit the weblink to review by content area. Standards Webpage   Power of the Role Models Interactive website displaying Native American's from Nebraska and their occupations. https://sites.google.com/a/www.education.ne.gov/power-of-role-models/    

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National Civics Bee

National Civics Bee Coming to Nebraska in 2026! In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, Nebraska is excited to host the National Civics Bee—a nationwide competition that empowers middle school students to engage in civics, strengthen their communities, and showcase their leadership. What Is the National Civics Bee? The National Civics...
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NDE Rules and Guidelines

Rule 20 - Regulations for the Approval of Teacher Education Programs - 2024 Version Rule 20 – Previous Version 2007 Rule 21 – Issuance of Certificates and Permits to Teach, Counsel, Supervise and Administer in Nebraska Schools - 2020 Version Rule 22 – Regulations Governing the Master Teacher Program -...
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NDE WL Guest Lecture Series

NDE World Language Guest Speaker Series The NDE World Language Guest Speaker Series includes language-specific and non-language-specific webinars from world language educators and experienced language teachers in and outside of Nebraska. Nebraska World Language teachers, you are invited to share your ideas as guest speakers and to attend the webinars...
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Nebraska Adult Education and GED®

Welcome to Nebraska Adult Education The Nebraska Department of Education is the State Eligible Agency (SEA) eligible to receive Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) funding directly from the United States Department of Education.  With the authorization of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Adult Education serves Nebraska...
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Nebraska Arts Education Standards

The current Nebraska Arts Education Standards were adopted by the Nebraska State Board of Education in 2014. They cover a broad array of core knowledge and proficiencies in the areas of media arts, visual arts, dance, music, and theatre. The standards clearly describe what students need to know and be...
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Nebraska Comprehensive Literacy State Development Program

The Approved Provider List is now available. Applicants must partner with one of the approved providers listed; this approved provider list ensures alignment with NDE CLSD Goal 1: Promoting cohesion and consistency across statewide tools and resources. This list provides information on approved providers whose professional learning meets the minimum...
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Nebraska Crunch Off

What is the Crunch Off? The Mountain Plains Crunch Off is a multi-state competition to celebrate Farm to School Month every year in October. States throughout the region (CO, MT, MO, KS, NE, ND, SD) compete to achieve the most per capita "crunches" into local products - like apples, carrots,...
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Nebraska Events

  Nebraska Career & Technical Education Conference (Formerly NCE Conference) Younes Conference Center & Kearney area sites Registration Link to be provided at a later date SAVE THE DATE: June 7-10, 2021 Future CTE Conference Dates: June 6-9, 2022 June 5-8, 2023    

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Nebraska Higher Education and the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy

Institutes of higher education are encouraged to recognize the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy by offering retroactive credit and referencing the corresponding seal level in their course programming and descriptions. Higher Ed Seal Endorsement across the Country More than 90 Higher Education Institutes across the United States have attached credits to...
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Nebraska Literacy Project

The Nebraska Literacy Project Plan was approved by the State Board of Education on February 7, 2025. The Nebraska Literacy Project Plan provides a framework for Nebraska educators and other stakeholders to work together to positively impact literacy for all Nebraska students. Nebraska Revised Statute 79-2607 requires the Nebraska Department...
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Nebraska Physical Education Standards

2016 Nebraska PE Standards PE K-5 Critical Elements Standards by Grade Bands Standard 1 Standard 2 Standard 3 Standard 4 Standard 5 High School Standard 1: Physical Activity Skills and Movement PatternsGrades K-2 Performance Levels: E = Emerging, M = Maturing, A = Applying Kindergarten PE.K.1.1 Performs locomotor skills in...
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Nebraska Science Newsletter

Science Newsletter Spring 2025 Science Newsletter Winter 2025 Past Memos2023 March 2023 Memo January 2023 Memo 2022 December 2022 Memo November 2022 Memo October 2022 Memo August 2022 Memo June 2022 Memo April 2022 Memo March 2022 Memo February 2022 Memo 2021 December 2021 Memo October 2021 Memo September 2021...
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Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy

The Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Nebraska’s recognition of proficiency in multiple languages Learn about the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy by reading the NeSoBL Handbook and reviewing the information below: On this website: What is the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy (NeSoBL) Why Should I Apply? Who Should Apply? What are the...
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Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Assessment Requirements

World Language Proficiency Requirements The Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy requires that a student demonstrates proficiency in English and at least one language other than English. English ProficiencyOther Language SilverOther Language GoldOther Language PlatinumEnglish Proficiency Proficiency in English Requirement One of the following must be met: Six semesters of ELA (C...
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Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Awards Process

Nebraska students wishing to receive the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy must submit an application online through the Nebraska Department of Education, pay any required fees, and upload documents demonstrating that the standards of proficiency have been met. All parts of the application will be done online. Applications can be submitted...
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Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Proficiency Levels

The Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy is presented as a certificate and a seal that can be attached to a student's diploma. There is no cost for these items or the application. However, a Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy recipient may choose to order, at a cost, a Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy...
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Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Purpose

Purpose of the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy The purpose of the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy is to acknowledge the high school recipient has achieved a high level of proficiency in English and at least one additional language other than English. The Seal is the cumulative evidence of the Nebraska World...
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Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Purpose and Goals

Purpose of the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy The purpose of the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy is to acknowledge the high school recipient has achieved a high level of proficiency in English and at least one additional language other than English. The Seal is the cumulative evidence of the Nebraska World...
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Nebraska World Language Standards Process

The Impetus In 2016, Dr. Janine Theiler initiated the first World Language Colloquium to discuss and establish priorities for NDE in meeting the needs of world language teachers across the state. Task force groups were formed to address needs in the areas of programming, proficiency, professional learning, advocacy and collaboration....
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NebraskaREADS

Welcome to NebraskaREADS NebraskaREADS is your central hub for the Nebraska Department of Education’s literacy efforts. Explore state initiatives and resources that support students, educators, and families in building strong reading skills. Created to meet the needs of all learners, NebraskaREADS fosters early literacy as the foundation for lifelong learning....
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NebraskaREADS Communication Resources

NebraskaREADS FAQs This flier provides a list of frequently asked questions regarding the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act.  The most up to date FAQ list can be found at https://www.education.ne.gov/nebraskareads/frequently-asked-questions/ NebraskaREADs FAQs – Spanish Social Media Playbook July-Dec This social media playbook is designed to leverage digital media channels with the...
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NebraskaREADS Contact

Jamie Cook Literacy Officer 531-363-0609 jamie.cook@nebraska.gov Allyson DenBeste Academic Officer 531-310-2897 allyson.denbeste@nebraska.gov Marissa Payzant Director of Content Area Standards 402-937-2070 marissa.payzant@nebraska.gov Olivia Alberts Reading Specialist 531-220-6014 olivia.alberts@nebraska.gov Becky Michael English Language Arts Education Specialist 531-893-0131 becky.michael@nebraska.gov