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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.
January 16, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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
January 13, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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.
January 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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!
December 24, 2025 at 6:04 AM
✨ 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...
December 15, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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...
December 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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...
December 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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
November 26, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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/…
November 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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.
November 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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
November 5, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Nebraska has a national FFA officer, Congratulations 🎊 🎉 Claire Woeppel!
November 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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.
October 29, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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
October 28, 2025 at 9:57 PM
👏 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...
October 27, 2025 at 2:44 PM
📢 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
NDE World Languages Newsletter
NDE World Languages Newsletter
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October 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
National School Bus Safety Week 2025 is October 20–24, 2025. Thank you Nebraska School bus drivers for keeping our kids safe! #SafeStopsStrongerCommunities
October 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
📣 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
🔗 [email protected]
October 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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
October 7, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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
October 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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
October 6, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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
October 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
They are there well after students go home for the day tirelessly working to keep our schools clean and safe for Nebraska students. To all custodial staff that go above and beyond for us, thank you! #NationalCustodianAppreciationDay
October 2, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Members of the State Board, Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, and Assistant Commissioner toured Fremont High School’s CTE Center today. #CTE #Education
October 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM