The Nebraska Department of Education is committed to keeping students and educators safe. In an effort to improve school safety, the NDE has created a comprehensive School Safety Task Force. The group met for the first time this week to begin a review of current school safety, security, and preparedness...
Nebraska achievement levels remained on pace with the nation amidst declines nationally on the ACT entrance exam that measures college readiness in English, reading, mathematics, and science. Although all Nebraska public school juniors are required to take the ACT as part of the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS), due to...
An ad hoc search committee of the State Board of Education has issued a request for proposals for a search firm to lead the hiring process for the next Commissioner of Education. The ad hoc committee was formed by President Patsy Koch Johns to lead the search and hiring process....
Photos of the winners are available at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BdxDdoi07ypIw13KUSx-60dZoatzAokJ?usp=sharing Five Nebraska VR partners receive awards for their role in creating inclusive workplaces and advocacy for disability employment. The 2022 Disability Employment and Inclusion Awards highlight the successful partnership between Nebraska VR and the businesses and communities they serve. Nebraska VR offers...
Nebraska VR is participating in National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. This year's theme is...
Nebraska Commissioner of Education Matthew Blomstedt announced he will be stepping down from his position effective January 3, 2023. He has served as the Commissioner of Education for almost 9 years since being named on January 2, 2014. During his public service, Commissioner Blomstedt has worked to change the focus...
Five Nebraska schools have been named as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. The U.S. Department of Education recognized the five Nebraska schools for overall academic performance or progress in closing...
This release was created by the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). Nebraska State Board member Maureen Nickels is one of three recipients of the NASBE 2022 Distinguished Service Award.
The Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Nutrition Services has announced the Income Eligibility Guidelines for free and reduced-price meals for those unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch, Breakfast, Special Milk, and Child and Adult Care Food Programs (CACFP). Participating schools, child...
The Nebraska State Board of Education approved revisions to Nebraska’s College and Career Ready Standards for Mathematics. Nebraska state law requires updates to the standards for reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies every seven years. The previous math standards, which cover the mathematics requirements in the law, were approved...
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...
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...
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...
More than 7,000 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student members, advisers, and guests gathered at the San Diego Convention Center, June 29-July 3 to participate in the annual National Leadership Conference (NLC). The conference provided members opportunities for listening to inspiring speakers, attending youth workshops, competing on...
The SkillsUSA Nebraska delegation of 245 students and advisors traveled to Atlanta Georgia to attend the 58th annual National Leadership & Skills Conference on June 20 – 24, 2022. An incredible 47 Nebraska students achieved gold, silver and bronze medallions along with prizes and scholarships. Another 40 students also placed...
