The Department of Education Innovative Grant Fund and the Innovation Grant Program were created with the passage of Legislative Bill (LB) 519, effective August 30, 2015.  This competitive grant program provides funding opportunities to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to support the development, expansion and investment in innovative best practices that improve: Education outcomes for early childhood, elementary,...

Afterschool and summer programs will soon be available at three new sites in Nebraska. The State Board of Education approved $1.2 million in federal grants for 21st Century Community Learning Centers at the State Board of Education meeting on April 3. During after-school hours, these programs will offer activities including...

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...

Afterschool and summer programs will soon be available at 10 new sites in Nebraska. The State Board of Education approved $2.2 million in federal grants for 21st Century Community Learning Centers at the April 5th State Board of Education meeting. During after school hours, these programs will offer activities including...

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...

For questions about District, Attendance Center (building) data, consortia and functionality problems in the GMS: GMS Help Desk NDE.GMSData@Nebraska.gov For questions about Payments, Financial Reports and Closeouts: Budget & Grants Management (B&GM) Help Desk NDE.BGMHelp@nebraska.gov Career and Technical Education, 21st CCLC and ESSER Collaborative ELO: Harlan Feather (402) 937-2178 ESSER:...

The State Board of Education approved nearly one million dollars in federal grants for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. During after-school hours, these programs will offer activities including homework help and tutoring, physical activity, the arts, community service, choices for hands-on learning activities, positive youth development, and leadership. School buildings...

Students at 18 sites across the state will have more access to services and activities to meet developmental and academic needs during afterschool and summer hours. The State Board of Education approved 12 federal grants worth more than $930,000 for 21st Century Community Learning Center programs. Activities at the sites...

HHS Proposes Vision for the Future of Head Start Releases New Performance Standards (HSPPS) On June 16, 2015, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services releases New Performance Standards. See the below links for more information. Read More Early Head Start Expansion & Early Head Start Partnership Funding Opportunity...

Afterschool programs will soon be available at 30 sites in Nebraska with the approval of one-year Expanded Learning Opportunity Grants funded by proceeds of the Nebraska Lottery. 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,...

The State Board shall review and approve contracts and purchase of $50,000 or more.  The Board shall also review and approve the submission, receipt, or distribution of grants of $50,000 or more. Each month the Commissioner of Education shall provide the Board with a list of contracts and grants between...

Professional Learning, Nebraska Reading Improvement Act Commissioner Matthew Blomstedt will contract with TNTP to provide professional learning aligned to the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act. TNTP will develop and facilitate professional learning sessions for early literacy aligned to Nebraska READS and support the creation and implementation of Communities of Practice addressing...

Social Studies Standards Revision Update Nebraska Statute requires the State Board of Education to develop a plan to review and update standards for reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies every seven years. The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is leading a group of Nebraska social studies experts, including teachers,...

Afterschool and summer programs will soon be available at four new sites in Omaha and Scottsbluff. Federal grant funds for 21st Century Community Learning Centers were awarded to support programs serving students attending schools with high needs. During non-school hours, these programs offer hands-on learning and activities to improve overall...