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Nebraska Department of Education Press Releases

1,371 Press Releases
  • Published on March 25, 2026 - 14:18 GMT

    Reminder – Join Us at the 2026 Nebraska Data Conference April 28–29 in Kearney

    The Nebraska Data Conference, taking place April 28–29, 2026 at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney brings together data stewards, district leaders, instructional staff, technologists, and agency partners for two full days of learning and collaboration …

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  • Published on March 19, 2026 - 12:39 GMT

    New NSSRS Staff Reporting Validations

    Public, Nonpublic, ESU, Special Purpose, Rule 18 There are several new staff reporting data validations now active in the NSSRS Validation collection inside NDE’s Legacy Portal. Warning #594: Certificate Expires in Less Than 6 Months Warning: Staff …

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  • Published on March 17, 2026 - 08:22 GMT

    ADVISER 25-26 Year End Workdays – Save the Date!

    Public Districts and Special Purpose Schools Save the Date! ADVISER Workdays have been scheduled for the 25-26 Year End collection. The NDE and SIS Vendor support teams encourage all Data Stewards and SPED staff who review and approve ADVISER data to …

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  • Published on March 13, 2026 - 19:41 GMT

    Nebraska World Language Distinguished Scholars Recognized

    News Release March 13, 2026 Nebraska World Language Distinguished Scholars Recognized The Nebraska Department of Education is proud to honor 46 students with the Distinguished World Language Scholar Award during World Language Week 2026. These students …

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  • Published on March 12, 2026 - 19:06 GMT

    Nebraska Educators Rising Recognizes State Leaders and Award Winners

    More than 400 aspiring educators, teacher leaders, and guests representing 29 chapters across the state gathered at the Younes South Conference Center from February 23-24 for the 2026 Nebraska Educators Rising State Leadership Conference. Guided by this …

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  • Published on March 12, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

    Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Compliance 2024-2025

    Public Districts and ESUs If the district met M.O.E. Compliance, but not in all four methods, the district would need to submit potential exceptions and M.O.E. Adjustments to lower target levels for future years.  Located in the Legacy NDE Portal within …

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  • Published on March 12, 2026 - 15:17 GMT

    ILCD 3.0 – Policy and Procedures Checklist DUE March 30th

    Public Districts Each year the Office of Special Education collects individual district data for compliance with IDEA regulations.  The submission of this collection on ILCD 3.0 (Legacy Portal) is used in calculating “Timely, Accurate, and Complete” data …

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  • Published on March 6, 2026 - 17:56 GMT

    Dr. Ryan Foor Announced as Deputy Commissioner of Education

    News Release March 6, 2026 The Nebraska State Board of Education has appointed Dr. Ryan Foor as a Deputy Commissioner of Education. As deputy commissioner, Dr. Foor will provide leadership and guidance for the day-to-day operations of the NDE and provide …

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  • Published on March 6, 2026 - 14:17 GMT

    March 2026

    Month of the Military Child Presentation Each year, Nebraska schools serve thousands of students whose parents serve in the military. Since November 2021, the NDE has recognized public schools and non-public schools as Purple Star Schools to denote the …

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  • Published on March 6, 2026 - 11:56 GMT

    Dr. Ryan Foor Announced as Deputy Commissioner of Education

    News Release March 6, 2026 The Nebraska State Board of Education has appointed Dr. Ryan Foor as a Deputy Commissioner of Education. As deputy commissioner, Dr. Foor will provide leadership and guidance for the day-to-day operations of the NDE and provide …

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  • Published on March 5, 2026 - 19:52 GMT

    2027 Teacher of the Year Nominations

    News Release March 5, 2026 Nebraska has amazing teachers and being able to recognize their excellence is one of the highlights of the year. The Nebraska Department of Education is proud to provide an opportunity to recognize the best teachers in the state …

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  • Published on March 5, 2026 - 15:26 GMT

    Announcing the 2025-2026 Nebraska 1st and 3rd Year Teacher Survey

    The purpose of this announcement is to give advance notice and request your assistance in completing the 2025-26 Nebraska 1st and 3rd Year Teacher Survey which will be sent via email on March 9, 2026. This survey will specifically be directed to teachers …

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  • Published on March 5, 2026 - 15:04 GMT

    Educator Preparation – Apprenticeships Competitive Grant Opportunity Information Session 1

    Just a quick reminder about our upcoming Round 4 “Grow Your Own” Teacher Apprenticeship Competitive Subgrant Information Session. If you are interested in learning more about teacher apprenticeship opportunities, this session will walk through key details …

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  • Published on March 5, 2026 - 13:52 GMT

    2027 Teacher of the Year Nominations

    News Release March 5, 2026 Nebraska has amazing teachers and being able to recognize their excellence is one of the highlights of the year. The Nebraska Department of Education is proud to provide an opportunity to recognize the best teachers in the state …

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  • Published on March 5, 2026 - 13:03 GMT

    Special February 2026

    According to state statute, the districts in the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties collaboratively developed a Community Achievement Plan (CAP). The CAP serves as the plan that brings multiple stakeholders, initiatives, and plans together to …

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  • Published on February 26, 2026 - 17:54 GMT

    Potential Funding Is Here: Build Your Local Teacher Pipeline Through Registered Apprenticeship

    Public, Nonpublic, ESU Nebraska continues to lead in strengthening the educator workforce through Teacher Registered Apprenticeship. The Nebraska Department of Education has officially released Round 4 of the Grow your Own Teacher Apprenticeship …

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  • Published on February 25, 2026 - 19:40 GMT

    2026 NDE Data Conference – Registration Now Open

    We are excited to announce that registration for the 2026 NDE Data Conference is now open! The conference will take place April 28-29 in Kearney, NE offering valuable opportunities to explore how others are improving literacy and accountability through …

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  • Published on February 13, 2026 - 17:59 GMT

    Intent to Participate in CTE Grant Funds submission

    Public Districts Due March 2, 2026 Intent to Participate in CTE Grant Funds (2026–2027) form submissions are due March 2nd. All public districts, even if participating in a consortium, career academy, or choosing not to participate, must complete this data …

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  • Published on February 6, 2026 - 21:01 GMT

    2025-2026 ADVISER Changes & ADVISER Data Elements Guidance Updated

    Public Districts, Special Purpose Schools The ADVISER Data Elements guidance document has been updated for the 2025-2026 school year, including two key changes for data being collected in 2025-2026 (see Appendix A for a list of all changes). First, due to …

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  • Published on February 6, 2026 - 19:46 GMT

    February 2026

    Nebraska State Colleges – Reimagining Educator Preparation Pathways Paul Turman, Chancellor of the Nebraska State College System, presented to the State Board on the Nebraska State College System which is comprised of three geographically diverse …

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