Program Overview The purpose of the Perkins reVISION Initial grant is to assist local school districts in completing the reVISION Career Education strategic planning process. Working in collaboration with postsecondary education and regional workforce/economic development leaders, the reVISION process links career educators, school administrators, school counselors, industry professionals, and community leaders. Through...

The Nebraska State Board of Education awarded reVISION Grants to schools across the state to help develop Nebraska’s talent pipelines for economic growth and workforce development while strengthening high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.  Schools will receive either Initial Grants or Action Grants. The purpose of the Perkins...

Family Guide to Special Education in Nebraska       Parent/Family TIP Sheets   Parent/Family Rights in Special Education Sheets   Parent/Family Resource Sheets Parent Resources During Covid-19 Please visit our Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Resources Page NDE Model-Functional Behavior Assessment Report & Intervention Plan Please visit our Supporting Behavior Page Along...

Nebraska Revised Statute 79-760.03 requires the State Board of Education to “implement a statewide system for the assessment of student learning and for reporting the performance of school districts and learning communities…”  The assessment and reporting system shall measure student knowledge of the required academic content standards for reading, writing,...

The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced a new effort to diversify the education workforce and support future and current educators in effectively teaching students of different cultural backgrounds. In the United States, 5 of out 10 students in public schools are students of color, yet the diversity...

Essential Question How has the relative power of federal versus state governments changed over time? Background Major challenges to the nation, such as wars, often lead to increases of federal power. For example, the Great Depression impacted people's lives and led to an increase in federal power as the federal...

Essential Question What are the physical and human characteristics of dams? Background The Three Gorges Dam will be the largest and most expensive dam ever constructed along the Yangtze. The Three Gorges refers to towering limestone cliffs of the the Qutang, Wu, and Xiling gorges, which stretch for about 200...

The NDE Fine Arts Education is excited to provide the "Fine Arts Exchange" as a resource to fine arts educators. On this page you will find arts organizations, both state agencies and non-profits, who have programs and opportunities that extend, enhance, and enrich arts learning. The information contained in the...

Nebraska School, Family, and Community Engagement Framework Safe and welcoming schools and childcare centers include strong elements of physical safety, emotional safety, and a welcoming climate. A safe and welcoming learning environment is rooted in a foundation of strong relationships between children and adults within the community. Having open and...

Since 2012, the NDE’s reVISION process has been instrumental in improving and strengthening CTE in Nebraska! This process provides Nebraska schools with the opportunity to analyze and transform their current CTE systems in order to improve their ability to educate a qualified workforce that meets industry needs within an ever-changing...

Essential Question How were lives of children impacted by the industrial revolution? Background In the 1800s many children as young as nine or ten years old worked at full-time jobs in factories and coal mines. Often the work was hard and dangerous, and the children worked as long as twelve...

State Board Update on ESSER Investments The American Rescue Plan was signed into law in March 2021. As part of this act, $546 million was allocated to the State of Nebraska’s public schools to ensure safe in-person learning and to address unfinished teaching and learning. NDE staff updated the board...

2021 Nebraska Teacher of the Year Quarterly Report Nebraska's Teacher of the Year, Paul Timm, talked to board members about his busy Summer.  His presentation included speaking at NDE Day and NSEA. Timm also talked about his experience going to space camp with other Teachers of the Year from around...

Dear World Language Educators and programs in and outside of Nebraska, you are invited to participate in the 2024 Nebraska World Language Week (February 19 – 25, 2024). The 2024 Nebraska World Language Week theme is “Lead with Language.” Please check the following links to learn how to participate:  ...