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...
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...
