The Nebraska Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) state competitive events were held at the 60th annual State Leadership Conference in Kearney April 11-13, 2022, at the Younes Conference Center. More than, 1,700 middle and high school students and advisers from 131 chapters attended the conference to compete in more...
For full bio, photos and video, visit: https://www.milkeneducatorawards.org/educators/view/katie-mace Lyons-Decatur Northeast High School English teacher Katie Mace received the surprise of a lifetime today during a schoolwide assembly—a $25,000 Milken Educator Award presented by the Milken Family Foundation. The event is part of a nationwide tour honoring outstanding educators who display...
Bryant Elementary’s Michelle Fouts among more than 60 recipients nationwide with two in Nebraska For full bio, photos and video, visit: https://www.milkeneducatorawards.org/educators/view/michelle-fouts In a surprise assembly, second grade teacher Michelle Fouts of Kearney’s Bryant Elementary received the surprise of a lifetime in front of cheering students, colleagues, state and local...
The Nebraska Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) met for their annual State Leadership Conference April 3-5 in the Lincoln Haymarket area. More than 1,000 students and advisers from 89 Nebraska schools attended the conference to grow their leadership skills, celebrate their accomplishments from the past year, and...
More than one hundred sites in Nebraska will soon have expanded learning opportunities during afterschool and summer hours through two-year Expanded Learning Opportunity Grants funded by proceeds of the Nebraska Lottery. More than $1.1 million was approved by the Nebraska State Board of Education at their April meeting. The grants...
Students at 18 sites across the state will have more access to services and activities to meet developmental and academic needs during afterschool and summer hours. The State Board of Education approved 12 federal grants worth more than $930,000 for 21st Century Community Learning Center programs. Activities at the sites...
More than 180 Nebraska students in nine school districts across the state will have improved access to early childhood education programs with the use of $1,090,000 in Early Childhood Education Program Grants. Grants will be provided to public school districts to provide collaborative early childhood programs to serve at-risk three...
The Nebraska Department of Education is recognizing 50 distinguished scholars during World Language Week 2022. The World Language Distinguished Scholar Award recognizes Nebraska students for their leadership in language learning, commitment to language study, appreciation for cultural diversity, and communicative competence. Students were nominated by their teachers and submitted a...
The Nebraska Department of Education and the World Language Advisory Council are celebrating World Language Week, March 31 – April 6, by recognizing key partnerships vital to the success of World Language students. World Language Week celebrates the teaching and learning of world languages in the state of Nebraska. The...
The Nebraska State Board of Education took action during the March 4th meeting to ensure transparency and protect opportunities for public input on content area standards. “It remains the Board’s intent to ensure the process for content area standards development in all areas properly engages parents, educators, schools, and the...
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. Right now, the Nebraska Department of Education - Nutrition Services (NDE) is seeking potential sponsors to operate the...
A Nebraska teacher is among 117 nationally selected to receive Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Leah Litz from Bancroft Elementary School in Omaha was recognized as outstanding teacher for her contributions to the teaching and learning of mathematics and science by the PAEMST program, administered...
Students from across the state representing six of Nebraska’s Career and Technical Student Organizations visited the Capitol February 8th in celebration of CTSO Legislative Day. The event helped students develop a better understanding of state government and the Nation’s only unicameral. While at the Capitol, students met with state leaders...
The Nebraska State Rehabilitation Council will host a discussion titled “Opportunities to Find, Develop, and Retain Employees in a Challenging Labor Market” on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM by Zoom. The Council is inviting Nebraska State Senators, businesses looking to meet their hiring needs, agency partners,...
Governor Pete Ricketts has appointed Kirk Penner to the Nebraska State Board of Education. Penner will represent District 5. His appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Patricia Timm in October. “The Department of Education welcomes Mr. Penner to fill the important role of a state board member,”...
