As a middle school science and English teacher at St. Patrick Catholic School in Lincoln, NE, Lyndsay Hartmann is juggling a lot of balls, sometimes literally. Doing whatever it takes to focus students' attention, Hartmann juggles during her science class to teach students about changing states of energy. And it's...

ESSER, passed as Section 18003 of the CARES Act in March 2020; ESSER II, passed as Section 313 of the CRRSA Act in December 2020; and ARP ESSER (ESSER III), included in Section 2001 of the American Rescue Plan Act, H.R. 1319, provides billions in funding for state and local...

Essential Question Why is trade important to a country's economy? Background Trade has occurred ever since one individual possessed something that was valued by another individual who was committed to obtain it in a nonviolent way. Trade is the mutually agreeable exchange of a good or service between individuals, companies,...

The table below lists the endorsements available for Nebraska certificates. Endorsements move through Ad Hoc Committee for revision, are proposed to NCTE for 1st and 2nd Hearing, and return to NCTE for Final Presentation. Once passed by NCTE the next steps are legal review, State Board of Education (SBOE) approval...

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:...

For The Educator Preparation Programs in Nebraska Colleges and Universities INCLUDING: Nebraska Approved Programs Report 2023-2024 Application for Approval for Specific Programs of Educator Preparation (20-004 Report) PDF. 2024-2025            Application for Approval for Specific Programs of Educator Preparation – (20-004 Report) DOC. 2024-2025   APPLICATION...

The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), comprised of the State Board of Education and Commissioner of Education, is constitutionally charged with the general supervision and administration of the school system in the State of Nebraska (Nebraska Constitution, Article VII, Sec. 2). The State Board of Education is also to serve...

Data Collection When considering data to be gathered in respect to family and community engagement, it is important to seek information and perceptions regarding the unique strengths and needs of all the partners such as families, community members, school staff, and students. Data collected should be disaggregated to reflect a...

Raising the next generation is a shared responsibility. When families, communities and schools work together, students are more successful and the entire community benefits. Check out the resources supporting the framework for building greater support and capacity in schools, homes and communities, so ALL students have the chance to succeed. Pre-K A...

Select Tab below to see sample language of an EETP contract based on when funds were first received. The difference in the two contracts is in the AWARD FORGIVENESS section. For individuals receiving funds for the first time PRIOR to July 1, 2016 Enhancing Excellence in Teaching Program Contract Language...

Recordings of Nebraska CAFEs and resources from the current school year Partnering with Passionate Parents - Mar 19, 2024 Explore 5 ways to make partnering with parents/caregivers more positive! Pam Allyn, author and expert in literacy education, founder of Dewey English Recording Literacy and Language Justice with Families - Jan...

Essential Question Why is the appeals process important to the protection of individual rights? Background The due process clause requires states to follow fair procedures before depriving individuals of “life, liberty or property.” For example, when someone is imprisoned, his individual right of liberty is taken away. The more important...

During this phase of the CIP, you’ll use your profile data to set priorities and determine goals for improving student performance. Before you set your goals, it may be helpful for you to review Nebraska history and policy related to equity and diversity in public education (see Step 1). Guiding...

SEL is . . . Social and emotional learning (SEL) is an integral part of education and human development. SEL is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals,...

Creating the afterschool environment and providing unique programming is an important part of designing and implementing your afterschool program. By now, you developed a mission statement and specific goals, hired staff, and began recruiting students. You are now encouraged to use creativity in achieving the identified program goals. Afterschool programs...