News Releases

October 2024

Oct 16th

Nebraska Students Rank Near the Top on ACT Compared to Peer States

Nebraska students outperformed nearly all peer states nationally on the ACT entrance exam that measures college readiness in English, reading, mathematics, and science. All Nebraska public school juniors are required to take the ACT as part of the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS). Overall Nebraska had 95 percent of public...

Oct 1st

2024 SRC Disability Employment and Inclusion Awards

Photos of the winners are available at:  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16KeW5GvxIe8FLJvxOVZZzzbmHJLJTI9M?usp=sharing Five Nebraska VR partners received awards for their role in creating inclusive workplaces and advocacy for disability employment. The 2024 SRC Disability Employment and Inclusion Awards highlight the successful partnership between Nebraska VR and the businesses and communities they serve. Nebraska VR...

September 2024

Sep 25th

Four Nebraska Schools Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools

The U.S. Department of Education recognized 356 schools as the 2024 cohort of the National Blue Ribbon Schools, including four schools in Nebraska. This prestigious recognition highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in closing achievement gaps among different student groups. The Nebraska schools named as...

August 2024

Aug 26th

Nebraska Students Awarded Seals of Biliteracy

The Nebraska Department of Education and the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Advisory Committee are proud to announce that 75 Seals of Biliteracy have been awarded to 74 Nebraska students in the August 2024. These prestigious awards recognize high school students who have achieved a high level of proficiency in English...

Aug 9th

Nebraska School Districts “Place School Safety First”

Schools and Districts are putting in the hard work to “place school safety first” and are now being recognized for their efforts to meet requirements, trainings, drills, and best practices in school safety and security with the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) Badge Certification. NDE has established a badge system...

July 2024

Jul 12th

Nebraska Receives $4.5 Million to Expand Teacher Apprenticeship Program

The following News Release is from the U.S. Department of Labor. Nebraska received $4.5 Million through the competitive State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula grants to expand the Nebraska Teacher Apprenticeship Program. WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris administration is today making the largest combined federal investment in Registered Apprenticeships as the Department of Labor...

Jul 12th

Nebraska FBLA National Award Winners Named

More than 440 Nebraska students and advisers recently attended the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida. Nebraska FBLA Collegiate members competed June 24-June 27 in more than 35 competitive events. Nebraska FBLA Middle School and High School members competed June 29-July 2 in more...

Jul 10th

SkillsUSA Nebraska Student Members honored at National Conference

The SkillsUSA Nebraska delegation of 280 members, including 179 Middle School, High School and College/Technical contestants, traveled to Atlanta Georgia to attend the 60th annual National Leadership & Skills Conference on June 24 – 28, 2024.  Fifty Nebraska students achieved gold, silver, and bronze medallions along with prizes and scholarships. ...

June 2024

Jun 11th

2024 Nebraska Career and Technical Education (CTE)

More than 500 Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators and administrators from across the state came together for the 2024 Nebraska Career Education (NCE) Conference hosted in Kearney, Nebraska June 3-5th.  The 50th Annual Conference was themed “Tradition to Transformation”. The speakers and sessions highlighted the theme by sharing opportunities...

May 2024

May 9th

Two Nebraska Students Named 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 2024 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 (hometown, scholar, school, location): NE – Lincoln – Christina Xu, Lincoln East High School, Lincoln,...

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