Do you know a Nebraska person, team, organization, school, first responder(s), or other entity with an achievement or success story in school safety & security? Nominate them for the Nebraska School Safety & Security Award. tinyurl.com/k7ttk2km #SchoolSafety NDE School Safety

No matter where we are in life, a teacher influenced us. They continue to impact our lives every day, too. On this #TeacherAppreciationWeek we thank all of our Nebraska Teachers impacting the lives of students across the state.

Tonight is the FIRST EVER State Dinner at the The White House for CCSSO 2024 Teacher's of the Year. The live streamed event starts at 4:15 (Nebraska Time) and can be seen at youtube.com/whitehouse Cannot wait for this once in a lifetime opportunity with my AMAZING cohort! #2024NTOY

Had the tremendous privilege of meeting with Senator Deb Fischer today in the United States Capital. We discussed our love for the state of Nebraska and the importance of building up the profession of teaching! I felt cared for and heard and am beyond proud to represent my state!

Behind every great school is a caring principal.

Happy #NationalPrincipalsDay to all of the incredible school leaders we have here in Nebraska!

What would be better in a May Day basket than a nomination for Teacher of the Year? The NDE is accepting nominations for the 2025 Nebraska Teacher of the Year. Do you know a teacher that should be our next Teacher of the Year? Nominate them now! nde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Y…

I spy our Nebraska Teacher of the Year Scott Phillips! This is one of the great perks the state teacher of the year enjoys. #NTOY24

In a significant stride toward addressing the teacher shortage crisis in the state, the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) announces the Nebraska Teacher Apprenticeship Program with partners Lincoln Public Schools and University of Nebraska-Lincoln. education.ne.gov/press_release/…

#ArtsNOWGrant 'The finished mural will represent a moment in Dundy County Schools Dundy County Stratton Schools, but it will be enjoyed for generations,' Jolie Peal Nebraska Public Media. Full story bit.ly/NPM_ArtsNOW Arts NOW Grant provided funds to 20+K kids in NE. #FineArtsEdNebraska NDE NEWS

What is the Math Walk?

Nearly impossible to explain everything in 2 minutes, but this is an overview of the day I’ve planned on Sunday (April 7th) at Cole Park in Aurora, NE!

#math #nebedu #edchat #aurorahuskies

No joke, you can nominate your favorite teacher to become the next Nebraska Teacher of the Year. The nomination is simple and a great way to celebrate the excellent teachers across the state! Nominate someone great today. education.ne.gov/toy/

More than 600 Nebraska DECA students from 35 chapters competed in the 67th annual State Career Development Conference. Students placing first, second, or third qualified for the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in California. education.ne.gov/press_release/…

You can’t get too much of a good thing!
The State of Nebraska announced a $1M Teacher Apprenticeship Program like our Grow Our Own Program! The two programs will run simultaneously but independent of each other.
The goal is to easily allow EAs to become teachers.

#WeAreWestside

.NDE launched the Teacher Apprenticeship Program to help train #Nebraska teachers using in-classroom experiences. Jolie Peal reports:

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The NDE announces the Nebraska Teacher Apprenticeship Program. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to bolster the recruitment and training of educators across Nebraska through an apprenticeship model, following the enactment of LB705 in 2023. tinyurl.com/34tfswbz

Last Monday, on a Teacher In-Service Day, Logan View Public Schools welcomed Dr. Brian Maher for a trip down memory lane with old friends and coaches.

The commissioner is a 1980 LV grad and grew up in Hooper. Story coming soon! Logan View Raiders

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Logan View’s the site of a commissioner’s homecoming today.

Neat way for the district to spend a teacher in-service day, hosting Commissioner of Education Dr. Brian Maher, a 1980 grad!

“The kids in Hooper, Nickerson, Uehling and Winslow need you to continue blazing paths.”

PACK HOUSE in Norfolk. Many schools, law enforcement, emergency managers, fire/rescue training and exercising the Standard Reunification Method #ndeschoolsafety # nde_news #iloveuguys #srm #srp #kids #schoolsafety

Nebraska has amazing teachers. The NDE
is accepting nominations for the 2025 Nebraska Teacher of the Year. Do you know a teacher that should be our next Teacher of the Year? Nominate at education.ne.gov or here: nde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Y…

How are states planning for the end of #ESSER ? Read about examples from NC Public Schools, CT Dept of Education, LDOE, NDE, New Jersey Department of Education, North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, K-12: Utah Public Schools & Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) on CCSSO’s #StatesLeading blog bit.ly/3OLLKdl.