Nebraska students continue to lead the way with one of the highest composite scores nationally compared with states that test all their students on the ACT exam that measures college readiness in English, reading, mathematics, and science. All Nebraska public school juniors are required to take the ACT as part...
Four Nebraska VR partners received awards at the Nebraska State Capitol for their role in creating inclusive workplaces and advocacy for disability employment. The 2026 Nebraska VR Disability Employment and Inclusion Awards highlight the successful partnership between Nebraska VR and the businesses and communities they serve. Nebraska VR offers individualized...
To promote Nebraska-grown, plant-based proteins in schools, the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is launching Battle of the Beans, a recipe contest open to Nebraskans of all ages. Battle of the Beans is an extension of Beanstock, a campaign and curriculum series teaching students about one of Nebraska’s healthiest, most...
The office of coordinated Students Support Services at the Nebraska Department of Education is pleased to announce the availability of a grant opportunity to support school mental health initiatives. This funding is provided pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-3605, which requires NDE to establish a School Mental Health (SMH)...
Photos and video of the Nebraska Teacher of the Year and Award of Excellence winners are available using the following link. 2027 Award of Excellence Winners Zac Konrad, a band teacher at Papillion Middle School was named the 2027 Nebraska Teacher of the Year during a surprise award presentation today....
The Nebraska Department of Education, in partnership with the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Advisory Committee, is proud to announce that 247 Nebraska Seals of Biliteracy have been awarded to high school students in the August 2026 award cycle. These prestigious recognitions honor students who have demonstrated a high level of...
The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) is now accepting applications for its annual statewide selection process. Two Nebraska students will join 102 other delegates from across the country for the 65th annual Washington Week to be held March 6 – 13, 2027. More than 6,400 students have participated in...
The Nebraska Department of Education’s Nutrition Services office has announced the Income Eligibility Guidelines for free and reduced price meals for persons unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch, Breakfast, Special Milk and Child and Adult Care Food Programs. Application forms must be...
Nebraska FBLA members won top prizes at Future Business Leaders of America, Inc.’s (FBLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC). The FBLA Collegiate NLC was held in Las Vegas, Nevada from June 6 – 8, 2026, attracted more than 2,000 college students, educators, and volunteers from across the country. The Middle School...
More than 120 Nebraska student members, chapter teacher leaders, and adult chaperones attended the 2026 Educators Rising National Conference, held June 20-23 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. The event brought together more than 3,200 attendees from across the country, creating a vibrant community of aspiring educators who...
The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is accepting applications for a grant opportunity that will provide more than $2.2 million in funding though the Nebraska Rural Health Transformation Program to help rural schools improve the quality of school meals. NDE is partnering with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human...
The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has determined that Nebraska Meets Requirements under both Part B and Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for 2026. The annual determination is issued by the Office of Special Education...
Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) hosted a ceremony in the State Capitol Rotunda to recognize graduates from the class of 2026 who achieved a top score on their ACT college entrance exam. "Earning a perfect score of 36 on the ACT is an extraordinary accomplishment....
More than 500 Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators, school counselors, and administrators from across the state came together for the 2026 Nebraska Career Education (NCE) Conference hosted in Kearney, Nebraska from June 8-10. The 52nd annual conference was themed “From Learning to Earning, Preparing Today’s Learners for Tomorrow’s Workforce.”...
The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is pleased to announce the award of approximately $1 million in funding to Midland University and the College of Saint Mary as the recipients of Round 4 funding through the Nebraska Grow Your Own (GYO) Teacher Apprenticeship Competitive Subgrant Opportunity. Supported by an investment...
