Interpreting Climate Maps Latitude and its influence on solar radiation received. Air mass influences. Location of global high and low pressure zones. Heat exchange from ocean currents. Distribution of mountain barriers. Pattern of prevailing winds. Distribution of land and sea. Altitude. All of the above are major influences on climate...

Calcium - is it just for growing kids? Remember when you were a child and your mom said, "Drink your milk and you'll grow up strong?" As usual, Mom was right. However, many parents forgot to tell us to continue drinking milk after we finished growing. Our bodies' need for...

How can I motivate a picky eater? Getting a finicky child to eat healthful meals can be a challenge for parents. Experts in child behavior say the secret of turning meal time into a more enjoyable experience is taking into consideration children's special needs and tastes. The following tips recognize...

Dealing with the picky eater Getting a finicky child to eat healthful meals can be a challenge for parents. Experts in child behavior say the secret of turning meal time into a more enjoyable experience is taking into consideration children's special needs and tastes. The following tips recognize these special...

Sydney Jensen, a 9th grade English teacher at Lincoln High School in Lincoln, was named Nebraska 2019 Teacher of the Year during a surprise award presentation. Nebraska Commissioner of Education Matt Blomstedt presented the award. Jensen was one of two finalists for Nebraska Teacher of the Year. Scott Wilson of...

(Shown in Alphabetical order) Dorann Avey, Digital Learning, Nebraska Department of Education Lucas Bingham, Director of Information Technology, Papillion LaVista Public Schools & NETA Web Coordinator Burke Brown, Technology Specialist, Palmyra Public Schools Jon Cerny, Superintendent, Bancroft-Rosalie Public Schools Ted DeTurk, Administrator, ESU 2 Fremont & NITC John Dunning, Chief...

Power struggles: meal time is not a battleground "Clean your plate! No dessert until you eat your vegetables! If you behave you can have a piece of candy." Do these phrases sound familiar? Before you say them again, stop and think about the negative effect such words may have on...

More than 500 Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators and administrators from across the state came together for the 2023 Nebraska Career Education (NCE) Conference hosted in Kearney, Nebraska June 5-8th.  The 49th Annual Conference was themed “CTE Without Limits.” The keynote and sessions focused on ensuring all students have...

Older adults need to maintain a healthy weight Many Americans are overweight. Being overweight can increase the risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. Recent research suggests that people can be a little heavier as they grow older without added risk to health, although just how...

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. The Nebraska scholars include: NE – Kearney – Isabella Q. Cao, Kearney High School, Kearney, Nebraska. NE –...

Children need good food all year long, even when they are not in school. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides healthy meals to children, ages one to 18, free of charge. Community organizations and private nonprofits, as well as schools, and tribal and local governments, including parks and recreation...

Children need good food all year long, even when they are not in school. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides healthy meals to children, ages one to 18, free of charge. Community organizations and private nonprofits, as well as schools, and tribal and local governments, including parks and recreation...

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...

For SIS integration/grade passback issues We have received many questions and help tickets on SIS integration/grade passback (PowerSchool mostly) issues. Below are some resources to help Canvas Admins to troubleshoot these issues or to get additional help from Canvas and your SIS provider. Be sure that if you are having...