Nebraska Department of Education

State Board of Education Meeting

School Financing Review Commission

Nominations for the 2027 Nebraska Teacher of the Year are now open.

Nebraska has amazing teachers and being able to recognize their excellence is one of the highlights of the year. The Nebraska Department of Education is proud to provide an opportunity to recognize the best teachers in the state through the Nebraska Teacher of the Year Program. Do you know a teacher that should be our next Teacher of the Year?

Nebraska Department of Education 2025 Annual Report

Serving more than 360,000 students, the Nebraska Department of Education is committed to preparing all learners for learning, earning, and living. The NDE 2025 report details the work of the department, including the new strategic plan,  statistics for Nebraska schools and a breakdown of state and national performance results.


News Releases

April 22, 2026

Nebraska Students Awarded Seals of Biliteracy

The Nebraska Department of Education, in partnership with the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Advisory Committee, is proud to announce that 366 Nebraska Seals of Biliteracy have been awarded to 362 students during the April 2026 award cycle. These prestigious recognitions...