Afterschool programs will soon be available at 48 sites in Nebraska with the approval of two-year Expanded Learning Opportunity Grants funded by proceeds of the Nebraska Lottery. The Expanded Learning Opportunity Grant Program Act was created by the Nebraska Legislature to promote academic achievement in high-need schools during out-of-school time...
The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is addressing the state’s commitment to equity with the launch of the Nebraska Leadership and Learning Network (NLLN), a system of support created by school leaders, for school leaders, in schools with the highest need for leadership development. Stakeholders from across the state, including...
A member of the Hemingford, Nebraska Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter was selected to receive one of only 14 scholarships for the 2019 FCCLA Japanese Exchange Scholarship award program, sponsored by the Kikkoman Corporation and FCCLA. Rashell Neefe will travel to Japan for four-six weeks as...
Michael Sandstrom, an American history and civics teacher at Chadron High School in Chadron, Nebraska was recently named the 2019 State History Teacher of the Year, an award sponsored by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The History Teacher of the Year Award highlights the crucial importance of history...
Student job seekers with disabilities will connect with dozens of potential employers at an upcoming job fair in Lincoln. The Lancaster Event Center will host the 2019 Project SEARCH Pre-Employment Transition Services Job Fair on Tuesday, April 30 from 9 am to 2 pm. The purpose of the event is to provide opportunities...
The Nebraska Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) met for the 72nd annual State Leadership Conference April 7-9 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln. More than 1,300 students and advisers from 85 Nebraska schools traveled to Lincoln to develop their personal leadership and future careers with Nebraska FCCLA....
The Nebraska Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) state competitive events were held at the 57th annual State Leadership Conference in Omaha April 5-7. More than 2,300 students and advisers from 138 Nebraska schools attended the conference with more than 75 chapter, team, and individual events. Students placing first, second,...
Afterschool and summer programs will soon be available at 10 new sites in Nebraska. The State Board of Education approved $2.2 million in federal grants for 21st Century Community Learning Centers at the April 5th State Board of Education meeting. During after school hours, these programs will offer activities including...
The Nebraska Department of Education released a draft of the proposed revisions to the Nebraska Social Studies Standards and is seeking input from the public. The proposed revisions outline the expectations for what students will learn in civics, economics, geography, U.S. history, and world history for grades K-12 in order...
The Nebraska Department of Education and the World Language Advisory Council are recognizing distinguished scholars during World Language Week, March 31-April 6. The theme of World Language Week is, “The Power of Languages To Make You College, Career, and Civic Ready.” The World Language Distinguished Scholar Award recognizes Nebraska students...
The History Teacher of the Year Award highlights the crucial importance of history education by honoring outstanding American history teachers from elementary school through high school. The award honors one exceptional K-12 teacher from each state, the District of Columbia, Department of Defense schools, and U.S. Territories. Nominations are currently...
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...
