Nebraska Lottery Funded Grants The inaugural competition was conducted in the spring/summer of 2017 and resulted in the award of thirteen grants totaling $286,121. Proposals were reviewed by external teams that made funding recommendations to the State Board of Education. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000-$30,000 plus contributions from 63 community...

Schedule of Operation by Site Table (Part 6-B) Staffing Summary Table (Part 6-C) Cover Page (NDE 34-037) Statement of Assurances Signature Page (NDE 34-038)  Consortia Partners Signature Page (NDE 34-035)  Nonpublic School Participation Form (NDE 34-014) (if applicable) Site Summary Form (NDE 34 -034)  Grant Budget Summary (NDE 34-016)  Annual Budget...

The Expanded Learning Opportunity Grant Program Act was created by the Nebraska Legislature to promote academic achievement in high-need schools during out-of-school time afterschool and during summer break. Eligible applicants were required to offer at least 15 student contact hours of expanded learning grant activities in both the fall and...

More than 1,000 Nebraska Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student members, adult advisers and guests recently gathered April 7-9, 2024 in the Lincoln Haymarket area for the annual State Leadership Conference. Attendees came from 90 Nebraska schools to grow their leadership skills, celebrate their accomplishments from the...

The Early Childhood Education Grant Program is intended to support the development of children in the birth to kindergarten age range through the provision of comprehensive center- based programs. In most cases the projects expand and/or combine existing pre-kindergarten programs funded through district, federal, or parent fees, including Head Start....

Early Childhood Evaluation Progress Reports July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010 full report July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008 Full Report Executive Summary July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007 Full Report Executive Summary July 1, 2005-June 30, 2006 Full Report Executive Summary July 1, 2004-June 30, 2005 Full Report Executive Summary July 1,...

Nebraska is a member of the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact. State Statute 79-1505: The purpose of this Compact is to facilitate the mobility of Teachers across the Member States, with the goal of supporting Teachers through a new pathway to licensure. Through this Compact, the Member States seek to establish...

Thematic Unit Title:   And The Grand Prize Is A Free Trip To... Subject: Travel Goals: 1. Communicate in Languages Other than English 2. Gain knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures 5. Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home and Around the World Standards: 1.1 Students engage in conversations, provide and...

Month of the Military Child Presentation Each year, Nebraska schools serve thousands of students whose parents serve in the military. Since November 2021, the NDE has recognized public schools and non-public schools as Purple Star Schools to denote the special efforts the schools have undertaken to support the unique needs...

In an effort to enhance the security and safety of Nebraska's educational institutions, the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) announces the opening of the competitive School Safety and Security-Related Infrastructure Grant. With a $10 million fund appropriated by the Nebraska Legislature in June, this initiative is dedicated to supporting public...

The Nebraska Department of Education is recognizing 65 Distinguished World Language Scholars during World Language Week 2024. The World Language Distinguished Scholar Award recognizes Nebraska students for their leadership in language learning, commitment to language study, appreciation for cultural diversity, and communicative competence. Students were nominated by their teachers and...

ESSER Funds Year 4 Annual Report Instructions - Please complete the survey, providing applicable data for the school district for the time period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023. Data after September 30, 2023 will be collected in the next reporting year. If you have any questions regarding...

CARES Act ESSER Fund Year 1 Annual Report Instructions – Please complete the survey, providing applicable data for the school district for the time period of March 13, 2020 to September 30, 2020. Data after September 30, 2020 will be covered in another survey cycle. If you have questions regarding...