News Releases

August 2022

Aug 26th

NEBRASKA STUDENTS AWARDED SEALS OF BILITERACY

The Nebraska Department of Education and the Nebraska International Language Association have awarded 65 Seals of Biliteracy to 65 Nebraska students this August. It is the first time that a Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy is issued for the language of Polish. The Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy is a collaboration between...

July 2022

Jul 25th

NEBRASKA AWARDED USDA FARM TO SCHOOL GRANTS

Nebraska will expand the number of schools participating in farm to school through two grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The funding provides Nebraska improved access to local foods through comprehensive farm to school programming that includes local procurement and agricultural education efforts. The USDA awarded $10 million...

Jul 15th

NEBRASKA FBLA NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS NAMED

Nebraska FBLA 2022 National Award Winners More than 400 Nebraska students, advisers, and guests recently attended the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference in Chicago, Illinois. Nebraska FBLA Middle School and High School members competed June 29-July 2 in 79 competitive events and Nebraska FBLA Collegiate members...

June 2022

Jun 22nd

School Safety Task Force Applications Available

The Nebraska Department of Education is recommitting efforts to keep students and educators safe by creating a comprehensive School Safety Task Force. This group will review current school safety, security, and preparedness practices and identify evidence-based strategies and solutions to ensure Nebraska’s schools remain safe. Anyone can apply to be...

Jun 6th

NEBRASKA STUDENTS AWARDED SEALS OF BILITERACY

The Nebraska Department of Education and the Nebraska International Language Association have awarded 145 Seals of Biliteracy to 144 Nebraska students this semester. This is the first time that a Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy has been issued for the language of Somali. The Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy is a collaboration...

May 2022

May 12th

TWO NEBRASKA STUDENTS NAMED 2022 U.S. PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the 58th class of 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: NE – Kearney – Isabella Q. Cao, Kearney High School, Kearney, Nebraska. NE –...

May 2nd

NEBRASKA FBLA RECOGNIZES STATE AWARD WINNERS

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...

April 2022

Apr 28th

LYONS-DECATUR ENGLISH TEACHER SURPRISED WITH $25,000 MILKEN EDUCATOR AWARD

 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...

Apr 27th

KEARNEY TEACHER SURPRISED WITH $25,000 MILKEN EDUCATOR AWARD

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...

Apr 15th

Nebraska FCCLA Recognizes 2022 State Leaders And Award Winners

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...

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