Nebraska educator boosts student reading scores and STEM savvy at North Bend Central Elementary Got Chocolate Milk? For fifth-graders in Becky Streff's class at North Bend Central Elementary, that was the burning question in their new persuasive writing unit. Students researched and argued the pro and cons of chocolate milk...
A student’s ability to read is a critical predictor of academic and lifelong success. Today, the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) released the list of approved reading assessments, as required by the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act. The list is part of the NebraskaREADS initiative, which provides tools and resources to...
Students from across the state representing six of Nebraska’s Career and Technical Student Organizations visited the Capitol February 19th 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...
Nebraska is furthering its commitment to equitable access to open educational resources and services with the launch of the Nebraska OER Hub, a collaboration between the Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council and the Nebraska Department of Education. The vision for the Nebraska OER Hub is to curate and create quality...
The Nebraska World Language Program (NWLP) is seeking nominations for The World Language Distinguished Scholar Award. The award recognizes Nebraska high school students for their leadership in language learning, commitment to language study, appreciation for cultural diversity, and communicative competence. High schools in Nebraska may nominate one student per level,...
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, age 18 and younger, free of charge. Right now, the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) Nutrition Services is seeking potential sponsors to operate the SFSP...
The Nebraska Department of Education is proud to sponsor the annual Excellence in Career Education Awards to recognize outstanding Nebraska Career Education programs and outstanding partnerships. These awards are presented each June at the Nebraska Career Education Conference in Kearney, Nebraska in cooperation with the Association for Career and Technical...
The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), in partnership with the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL), the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation (NCFF), and Unite for Literacy, will receive a five-year, $4.6 million grant to develop model Statewide Family Engagement Centers across Nebraska. The project lead, NCFL, has a proven...
Senators Deb Fischer and Ben Sasse announced the names of two students who have been selected as delegates to the 57th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) that will be held March 2-9 in Washington, D.C. Audrey Worthing of Arthur County Schools in Arthur and Caleb Hendrickson of Shickley...
Accountability results released today showed that public schools are growing and improving in multiple measures. Accountability for a Quality Education System Today and Tomorrow, or AQuESTT, allows schools to focus on educational equity for their students, ensuring all students across backgrounds and circumstances have access and opportunities for success. AQuESTT...
The Nebraska Entrepreneurship Task Force (NETForce) and the Nebraska Enterprise Fund presented special awards to three Nebraskans recognized for their leadership in entrepreneurship advocacy and entrepreneurship education during the Entrepreneurship Best Practices Summit that took place in York, NE on October 30th. The Summit focuses on enhancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem...
The Nebraska Department of Education is requesting proposals for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) 2019 grant competition. Approximately $1.5 million is available to successful Nebraska applicants who offer services to eligible school buildings where at least 40 percent of students qualify for free or reduced priced meals...
Nebraska achievement levels kept pace with the national average on the ACT entrance exam that measures college readiness in English, reading, mathematics, and science. This was the first year nearly 100% of graduates took the ACT as part of a statewide assessment. Nebraska started offering the ACT for free to...
Sydney Jensen, a 9th grade English teacher at Lincoln High School in Lincoln, was named Nebraska 2019 Teacher of the Year during a surprise award presentation. Nebraska Commissioner of Education Matt Blomstedt presented the award. Jensen was one of two finalists for Nebraska Teacher of the Year. Scott Wilson of...
Four Nebraska VR partners received awards for their role in creating inclusive workplaces and advocacy for disability employment during a ceremony October 9 at the State Capitol. Entrepreneur Award for Disability Employment and Inclusion Award: Toby Mickelson, Old West Radon – Kearney, NE Toby Mickelson is enthusiastic, customer-oriented, and wants to...
