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: nebraskapublicmedia.org/news/news-arti…

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/…

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/

#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

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/…

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

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…

Behind every great school is a caring principal. Happy #NationalPrincipalsDay to all of the incredible school leaders we have here in Nebraska!

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!

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

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.

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

A great crowd of educators are here @NECsreerEd let’s have a great conference! #NCE2024

The State Board of Education honored teachers that were selected as state finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Congrats to the 3 NE teachers. More info on the award can be found here: education.ne.gov/press_release/…

Governor Jim Pillen and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) hosted a ceremony in the State Capitol Rotunda to recognize 28 graduates from the class of 2024 who achieved a top score on their ACT college entrance exam. Details are online at education.ne.gov/press_release/…

All across the state students are headed back to school. It's going to be a great year of learning and experiencing new things. The NDE is excited for all the great experiences this year will bring. Welcome back! #backtoschool #newschoolyear

You are not going to want to miss this AMAZING opportunity!!! NDE

Yesterday we were excited to host the NDE Commissioner of Education's Superintendent's Advisory Council welcoming over 30 Superintendents from across the state to the SBPS Education Center! #bearcatpride