The NeMTSS 2019 Summit registration is officially full and thus registration has now closed. Unfortunately, we will NOT be able to accommodate walk-in registrations. However, if you would like to be added to the waiting list please contact Leslie Galloway at leslie.galloway@nebraska.gov or 402-471-2598. Thank you all for your...

The NDE is committed to assisting school communities during public health emergencies. We support school districts in their decisions to keep student and staff safety their top priority. Should a crisis arise, NDE will work closely with other state and federal agencies to ensure the continuation of critical services to...

2023 Crunch Results are in! We extend our gratitude to all those who took part in the 2023 Mountain Plains Crunch Off! The MPRO region collectively recorded a remarkable total of 444,379 crunches, while Early Childcare Education sites significantly contributed with 31,490 crunches in 2023. Now, let's move on to...

The Nebraska Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) state competitive events were held at the 57th annual State Leadership Conference in Omaha April 5-7. More than 2,300 students and advisers from 138 Nebraska schools attended the conference with more than 75 chapter, team, and individual events. Students placing first, second,...

The following districts have completed the reVISION strategic planning process. Adams Central Public Schools Allen Consolidated Schools Arapahoe Public Schools Ashland-Greenwood Public Schools Auburn Public Schools Aurora Public Schools Bancroft-Rosalie Community Schools Beatrice Public Schools Bellevue Public Schools Bennington Public Schools Bloomfield Community Schools Boone Central Schools Brady Public Schools...

2022 Nebraska Teacher of the Year Final Report 2022 Nebraska Teacher of the Year Lee Perez presented to the board for the final time on his year representing the state. Perez announced he is also a 2023 Horace Mann Awards National Finalist. Perez is the first finalist from Nebraska for...

The Nebraska Department of Education recognized 53 Nebraska business teachers at the Nebraska Career Education Conference held June 5, 2019 in Kearney. Teachers whose professional activities influenced business and marketing education in Nebraska during the past year received B.E.S.T. — Belong, Excel, Study and Travel — Awards for their involvement...

Summer camps and experiences are unique ways to provide in-depth workplace experiences for students. Several organizations provide a camp or conference type of experience that provides learning experiences for students. Provide an extended opportunity for students to explore the workplace and develop technical and career readiness skills through a focused...

When children won't eat Feeding young children can be a real challenge. We know children need a nutrient dense diet (lots of nutrients, for the amount of energy in the food) to grow and develop properly. But what can we do to get children to eat enough of the right...

The calcium connection All nutrients are important for good health at any age, but some have special importance for older adults. For example, inadequate calcium has been linked to osteoporosis, a condition in which bones become weak and brittle. The exact cause of osteoporosis is not known. Several nutrients in...

The Early Learning Guidelines: Nebraska's Birth to Five Learning and Development Standards (ELGs) document is an exciting resource to assist early childhood professionals and families with information about supporting the learning and development of young children. The ELGs are based on research and evidence about child development and practices that...

About the book The Other Wes Moore The chilling truth is that his story could have been mine. The tragedy is that my story could have been his. Two kids named Wes Moore were born blocks apart within a year of each other. Both grew up fatherless in similar Baltimore...

Every Nebraska Natural Resources District (NRD) offers a variety of programs for students grades K – 12. Contact your NRD to find out more about the educational programs in your area. Central Platte NRD 215 Kaufman Avenue Grand Island, NE 68803 www.cpnrd.org (308) 385-6282 CPNRD Education Programs Lewis & Clark NRD 608...

Think/Pair/Share & Informal Cooperative Learning Groups What is Think/Pair/Share? Copyright © 1998-2000 by Raymond C. Jones Think/Pair/Share is a cooperative discussion strategy developed by Frank Lyman and his colleagues in Maryland. It gets its name from the three stages of student action, with emphasis on what students are to be DOING at...

Journey to Inclusion (PEaK) Grant Applications It's Time to PEaK: Now Accepting Project Funding Applications Purpose Nebraska Department of Education’s (NDE) Office of Special Education is accepting applications for project funding available annually to advance Nebraska’s Journey to Inclusion through Continuous Improvement and the implementation of districts’ Targeted Improvement Plans...