#MonthOfTheMilitaryChild quick facts: more than 8,000 Nebraskans exhibit profound courage and selflessness in serving America’s armed forces. Nebraska schools serve over 3,000 military-connected students. #MOMC
Summer Literacy Institute: Elevating Nebraska Literacy: It Takes All of Us. From Foundational Literacy to Secondary Instruction. Building Evidence-Based Systems that Support Every Reader and Writer. Logos forNebraska State Literacy Association and Nebraska Department of Education. Keynote Speaker & Breakout Presenter Matt Burns. Friday, June 12, 2026, 8:30-4pm, Younes Conference Center (North), Kearney, Nebraska. Check out our website for a recap of last year's conference!
Educators: Don't miss the Summer Literacy Institute, hosted by the Nebraska State Literacy Association and @nde-official.bsky.social.
📖 Elevating Nebraska Literacy: It Takes All of Us
📅 June 12, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
📌 Kearney, NE
Learn more & register ›› neliteracy.org/Conference 📚
Nebraska has amazing teachers and being able to recognize their excellence is one of the highlights of the year. Nominations for the 2027 Nebraska Teacher of the Year are now open. Nominate a teacher you believe is one of the best. www.education.ne.gov/press_release/ #teacheroftheyear
Photo of Mount Rushmore in South Dakota to represent Presidents Day
The NDE will be closed Monday February 16, 2026 in observance of President's Day. We will resume regular office hours Tuesday February 17 2026. #presidentsday
Today is #SaferInternetDay. There are ways to protect ourselves and to teach our children how to correctly use the internet, too. The NDE School Safety office has guidance & support available. education.ne.gov/safety/digital…
🌍✨ Calling ALL Nebraska world language teachers & language learners! Join us for2026 World Language Week (Feb 9–15)
Featuring live Spanish sessions with Nick Ziegler & more.
👉 Details & registration: tinyurl.com/NeWorldLanweek
#WorldLanguageWeek #NebraskaLanguages
February is Career and Technical Education Month. Officers from several of the state's Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) presented to the State Board. CTSOs enhance student learning through real-world application, leadership development, and hands-on learning.
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Nebraska Department of Education will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. Thank you for your understanding as we honor this federal holiday.
Nebraska Schools Among 63 Nationally Recognized for Academic Achievement In 2025
Bridgeport Elementary in Bridgeport & Adams Elementary in Omaha. For the full press release: tinyurl.com/yc4cu7kn #ExcellenceInEducation
Sarah Hardin, a high school science teacher at Mullen Public Schools was named the 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year in September. She addressed board members for the first time in January with her plan for the year and her primary message as Teacher of the Year.
The NDE will be closed for the holidays from Wednesday December 24th until Monday December 29th. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season! #happyholidays!
✨ Shine with Language ✨
Join the 2026 Spring NDE World Language, NEBLA & CLTA K–12 Guest Speaker Series!
🌟 Starts Jan 11, 2026 with Dr. Gianfranco Conti: Teach Language Learners to Listen.
📅 Calendar: tinyurl.com/WLwebinarcal...
🎥 Fall 2025 recordings: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
198 Seals of Biliteracy were awarded to 197 Nebraska students in the November 2025 round! Students earned Seals in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, and Spanish. Thank you to WL teachers, administrators, parents, and students statewide! 🔗 tinyurl.com/2026NovSealN...
Reminder: Student submissions for the 2026 Distinguished World Language Scholar Award are due Dec 15!
Teachers and parents—please remind students to submit their materials.
Submit here: forms.gle/Us8uXZz9CQL7...
The NDE will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday November 27th and Friday November 28th. We will resume regular business hours Monday December 1st. #HappyThanksgiving
Today we are celebrating St. Isidore Elementary School in Columbus for earning Blue Ribbon honors for excellent performance. St. Isidore is one of 7 Nebraska schools earning this award.
Learn more here: education.ne.gov/press_release/…
Happy Veterans Day! To all veterans past and present and their families who provided support during their years of service – thank you for your sacrifices.
The NDE office will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day and will resume regular business hours tomorrow.
Recognizing Nebraska’s school psychologists as this week is National School Psychologists week.
School psychologists support students' academic and mental well-being.
We thank our Nebraska school psychologists for helping students navigate challenges and discover their strengths. #SchoolPsychWeek
Nebraska has a national FFA officer, Congratulations 🎊 🎉 Claire Woeppel!
Nebraska FFA’s Claire Woeppel has been elected to be the 2025–26 Central Region Vice President!
Claire is the first Nebraskan to serve as a National FFA Officer since 2012–13.
#FFA25 #NebraskaFFA #NationalFFA
State Board of Education President Elizabeth Tegtmeier
State Board of Education President Elizabeth Tegtmeier was recognized at the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) annual conference for her year of service on the NASBE board of directors.
First responders dedicate their lives to save lives. They are the people who run toward a crisis while the rest of the world flees. Thank you Nebraska first responders for all you do. #nationalfirstrespondersday
👏 Thank you, Nebraska Wesleyan University, for supporting the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy!
Starting in 2025–26, NWU will recognize Seal recipients for college credit & placement.
Details: tinyurl.com/WesleyanSeal...
📢 Check out the NDE World Language Sept–Oct Newsletter! 🌍💬
Seal of Biliteracy deadlines, NEBLA & Dual Language highlights, classroom ideas, and a preview of the 2026 Nebraska World Language Week!
👉 secure.smore.com/n/4g8pz
#NebraskaWorldLanguage #NeSoBL #WorldLanguageWeek
National School Bus Safety Week 2025 is October 20–24, 2025. Thank you Nebraska School bus drivers for keeping our kids safe! #SafeStopsStrongerCommunities
Nebraska speaks of biliteracy
📣 Apply for the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy! 🌎💬
Recognizing high school students proficient in two or more languages by graduation.
🗓️ Apply by Nov 1
🏅 Medallion orders due Nov 5
📢 Results in late Nov/early Dec
🔗 chrystal.liu@nebraska.gov
The Nebraska Statewide Workforce & Educational Reporting System has released a new research brief examining chronic absenteeism in Nebraska’s K–12 schools & its effect on student outcomes. Full report: tinyurl.com/439fe5e9
Five Nebraska VR partners received awards for their role in creating inclusive workplaces and advocacy for disability employment.
Full press release here: www.education.ne.gov/press_releas...
Photos of recipients:
tinyurl.com/mveddpp5
Empty high school football field at night.
Plattsmouth High School was selected as one of the top 25 schools in the Friday Night 5g Lights by T-Mobile contest. They could win 1 million dollars for their school. They need YOUR VOTES to win the cash prize. Vote here daily until October 24th. tinyurl.com/3hhun35w
Congratulations to the Nebraska Language Association (NEBLA) on a successful 2025 Annual Meeting in Kearney! 🎉
Appreciation to Dr. Christopher Jacobs, the Board, A.C. Quintero, presenters, vendors & all participants for advancing language education in Nebraska! 🌍 #NEBLA2025