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Disclaimer: This model policy is provided as guidance as identified below. Anyone considering using this model policy as a guide in creating their own policy should consult with legal counsel before preceding or adopting any such a policy. Model policy for requirements of 79-879 final draft 2-11-21 Definitions Grooming means...

Importance of Moral Turpitude Title 92, Nebraska Administrative Code, Chapter 27 Section 004.02I requires educators to report acts of moral turpitude, felonies, and certain misdemeanors. As an educator, if you have sufficient cause to believe that an act of moral turpitude has occurred, you do have a duty to report...

What is NAEP? While states have their own unique assessments with different content standards, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), provides a “common yardstick” to measure what students across the nation know and can do. NAEP assessments cover ten subject areas, including mathematics, reading, writing, and science. The results...

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...

In an effort to keep others informed on important legislation impacting education in our state, the Communications and Outreach team has developed the NDE Legislative Corner. The Nebraska Unicameral is typically in session January through April. NDE Legislative Corner March 24, 2017 NDE Legislative Corner March 10, 2017 NDE Legislative...

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...

NDE’s Five Investment Priorities After extensive feedback from stakeholders and reviewing preliminary data from the 2020-21 school year, the NDE developed the following five priority areas for statewide investments. Access to Comprehensive Mental Health Services Reimagined Family and Community Engagement High-Quality Professional Learning and Bolstering the Teacher Pipeline Focus on...

Nebraska Department of Education Tate Lauer, Director Nebraska Department of Education PO Box 94987 Lincoln, NE 68509 402/471-4807  FAX 402/471-0117 tate.lauer@nebraska.gov Carla Stucky Shuck, Consultant 402/499-0313 Carla.stuckyshuck@nebraska.gov Laura Ruppert Adult Education Program Specialist phone: 402/326-2679 laura.ruppert@nebraska.gov Cindy Heiser, Program Associate 402/432-1452 cindy.heiser@nebraska.gov Central Community College Area Becky Fausett, Director PO Box 4903...

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...

Strengthening Nebraska's High-Quality CTE System Career & Technical Education (CTE) has long played a vital role in Nebraska’s education system. What began over a century ago with a focus on preparing young people for work on the farm has grown into a dynamic network of programs that support students in...

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...

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,...

The Nebraska Farm to School program enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by changing food purchasing and education practices at schools and early care and education settings. There are three core elements of Farm to School: Procurement, Education, and School Gardens. Farm to...

Nebraska has adopted the Future Ready framework and convened it's own Future Ready Nebraska Council to assist in guiding the Future Ready Nebraska plan forward. The Council is  committed to using their expertise and knowledge to shape and communicate the vision, strategic objectives, and actions intended to transform the digital education...

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...

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...

What Are Purple Star Schools? Each year, Nebraska schools serve nearly 4,000 students who have at least one parent involved in the military. Signed into law in 2021, the Purple Star Schools Act recognizes schools making a commitment to support the unique needs of military involved students and families. How...

New to Career Development? Click below for an introduction. Nebraska Career Development Model: An Introduction Engage! a Middle School Career Development Curriculum is updated! Now offered is a variety of course delivery formats: in person, online or blended learning. Click on the flyer below for details. Habitudes for Nebraska Career...

Mission Statement   To provide guidance and support to all Nebraska schools in prevention, preparedness, response and recovery efforts to keep educational communities safe and secure. NDE School Safety & Security Table of Contents Get the Quick Link to the School Safety Webpage Topic Needed in the Table of Contents...

Understanding all the school safety & security guidance and support resources available in prevention, preparedness, response and recovery can be overwhelming. The Nebraska Department of Education School Safety & Security Team has created this page to help put the puzzle pieces together for school communities to feel more confident in...

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: What is the Seal of Biliteracy What is the Seal of Biliteracy? The Seal of Biliteracy is an award the State...

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...

2022 Spring Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Recipients The Nebraska Department of Education and the Nebraska International Language Association have awarded 145 Seals of Biliteracy to 144 Nebraska students for Chinese, French, German, Latin, Somali and Spanish this semester. It is the first time that a Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy is...