Hundreds of Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators and administrators from across the state came together for the 2022 Nebraska Career Education Conference hosted in Kearney, Nebraska. This professional learning opportunity kicked off with a welcome by Nebraska’s Commissioner of Education, Dr. Matthew Blomstedt, State Board of Education Member, Kirk...
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...
Free meals are available to all children age one to eighteen at specific sites across Nebraska. Meals are available to children through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), a U.S. Department of Agriculture program. The 2022 Summer Food Program Sites list shows the sponsors, dates, and times that meals will...
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...
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 –...
The Nebraska Department of Education released the first draft of the proposed revisions to Nebraska’s College and Career Ready Standards for Mathematics and is seeking input from the public. The information collected will be used as part of the standards review and revision process. Nebraska state law requires updates to...
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...
