nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 4hThe Nebraska Department of Education offices will be closed on Monday, October 12 for the holiday. 🗓️ Normal business operations will resume on Tuesday, October 13. 🍁 010
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 06/10/2026We’re kicking off Day 1 of the Heartland School Safety & Security Summit in Lincoln! 🛑 Following a welcome from Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly, our school safety teams are diving straight into their first activity: "The Perfect Storm" tabletop discussion exercises. ⛈️💼 #NebEd #SchoolSafety 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 06/10/2026🎉 Nebraska VR's 2026 Disability Employment Inclusion Awards winners: 🏆 New Partner: NE State Patrol 🏆 Small Biz: Made New Maker Space 🏆 Large Biz: Subcon Inc. 🏆 Champion: Dr. Stephanie Goodrich A diverse workforce makes NE stronger! #NDEAM2026 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly issued an official proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month at the State Capitol! Partnering with Nebraska VR, we’re celebrating “Celebrating Value and Talent” & the vital contributions workers with disabilities bring to our workforce. #NDEAM 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Nebraska principals do more than manage schools—they inspire growth, support teachers, and cultivate a love for learning in our communities. This #NationalPrincipalsMonth, join NDE in saying thank you to the incredible leaders shaping Nebraska’s future! 🌽🎒 #NEedu 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 05/10/2026October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! This #NDEAM, NDE joins in celebrating the incredible value, talent, and diverse perspectives workers with disabilities bring to Nebraska’s workforce. Let’s keep building inclusive workplaces for all. 🌾💼 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Happy #WorldTeachersDay to the incredible educators who shape the minds and futures of Nebraska students every single day! 🍎✨ #NEedu 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Happy #NationalCustodialWorkersRecognitionDay! 🧹 Today we honor the incredible school custodians who keep our classrooms clean, safe, & welcoming every day. Our schools couldn't run without your hard work. Thank you for everything you do! 🎒💙 #ThankACustodian 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 02/10/2026October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! 💡At the NDE, we are proud to officially recognize this month. Through our commitment to early screening and structured literacy, we aim to support and unlock the full potential of every unique learner in Nebraska. 🧠❤️ #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #NebraskaReads 001
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The NDE’s Dr. Brian Maher, Nebraska Commissioner of Education & president of the NSWERS Executive Council, speaks with Matt Hastings about what student success looks like beyond the classroom. www.buzzsprout.com/2651040/epis...buzzsprout.comWhat Comes Next for Nebraska Students? A Conversation with Commissioner Brian Maher - The NSWERS PodcastWhat does student success look like after graduation? Nebraska Commissioner of Education Dr. Brian Maher joins NSWERS Executive Director Matt Hastings to discuss why schools need a clearer view of stu... 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 22/09/2026A great day of learning & networking is about to come to a close. Last up a Legislative Panel of State Senators Mike Jacobsen, Jana Hughes, & Dan Quick discussing policy & the state’s role in supporting children & families. #ThrivingChildren2026 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 22/09/2026This session “Nebraska Early Childhood Summer Interns: Growing Your Local Staffing Pipeline” is showing participants how to initiate their own internship programs. Tools and modeling from three communities' experiences are being shared. #ThrivingChildren2026 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 22/09/2026In this session they are highlighting how coordinated communications strategies can advance early childhood initiatives while providing us with practical takeaways for our own communities. #ThrivingChildren2026 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 22/09/2026We are exploring how thoughtful pathway design, strong cross sector partnerships, & intentional scheduling can boost engagement, deepen community connections, & support long term career success for future early childhood professionals. #ThrivingChildren2026 162
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Gina Tranissi of Fox Creek fundraising is delivering opening remarks about listening and adapting behavior to best meets the needs of children in Nebraska. #ThrivingChildren2026 010
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Jessie Rasmussen of Buffet Institute delivers opening remarks at this years #ThrivingChildren2026 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Good morning from Kearney Nebraska! People are checking in and we’re getting ready for a great day of learning sharing and networking. #ThrivingChildren2026 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Arts in education drives student success in: • Academic Achievement: Higher test scores and graduation rates • Workforce Readiness: Building the creativity and collaboration skills that 72% of business leaders say are essential #NationalArtsInEducationWeek 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Students of all ages, from kindergarten to college, benefit from artistic learning, innovative thinking, & creativity. Celebrating #ArtsinEducationWeek is a way to recognize this impact & share the message with friends, family, & communities. 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 04/09/2026The NDE will be closed Monday September 7, 2026 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We will resume regular office hours Tuesday September 8, 2026. #laborday 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 03/09/2026🌎📚 Nebraska Languages Week 2027 | Feb. 8-14, 2027 Theme: Nebraska Languages for All! Celebrate language learning, multilingualism, and student achievement across Nebraska. New this year: recognition opportunities include K-12 ELs and collegiate language learners! 🎉 #NebraskaLanguagesWeek 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Regular school attendance is one of the strongest predictors of a student's long-term academic and personal success. Showing up every day helps students build a solid foundation for their future. #AttendanceAwarenessMonth 011
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Jessica Javorsky from NDE presented on the national stage at the 2026 OSEP Conference. Jessica joined leaders from across the country sharing how Nebraska is building & scaling registered teacher apprenticeship programs to strengthen our special education workforce. #GrowYourOwn 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 29/07/2026One of the last sessions today “Recognizing & Reinforcing High-Quality Literacy Instruction for All Learners” has attendees interpreting what they observe in classrooms & strengthening their capacity to provide precise, feedback that reinforces effective instructional practices. 010
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Standing room only in the “From Observation to Impact: Leveraging the Instructional Practice Guide to Drive Improvement” session presented by Jamie Cook #NDEDAY26 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Time for a tasty lunch and Panel Discussion “Leading the Work and Driving Success: Voices From the Field” #NDEDAY26 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 29/07/2026“We envision a world where all students have the knowledge, skills, and beliefs necessary to be strong readers, enabling them to lead lives of limitless opportunity.” ~ Rebecca Kockler 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Rebecca Kockler is highlighting the policies, practices, and leadership conditions that are essential to sustain literacy growth beyond the early grades. #NDEDAY26 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Keynote Speaker Rebecca Kockler is sharing the latest research on adolescent literacy challenging common assumptions about literacy improvement across grade levels. #NDEDAY26 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 29/07/2026NDE Commissioner Dr. Brian L. Maher addresses where we have been in the past year and where we’re headed in the future. “Nebraska is well positioned to handle what ever comes our way. Nebraska’s learners deserve a seamless path from education to careers.” #NDEDAY26 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Are you a Teacher who works and lives in Nebraska, earning less than $55,000? Are you in your first 5 years of full-time teaching? $5k could be yours! Teach in Nebraska Today Program: tinyurl.com/TINTP26 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 02/07/2026The Nebraska Department of Education will be closed Friday July 3rd in observance of the July 4th holiday. We will resume regular business hours Monday July 6th. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday! 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Teachers, are you relatively new to the field, within your 1st 5 years, are you living and working in Nebraska? Is your annual income $55,000 or less? TINTP opens June 10th and closes July 10th! Set your calendars for your chance at $5k! tinyurl.com/TINTP26 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Pictured is the Planning Committee for Nebraska Young Child Institute, celebrating 10 years of this impactful conference! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to a decade of supporting & advancing early childhood education. Here's to many more years of success! #NYCI2026 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Attendees of the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA): Amplifying Children’s Voices in Child Welfare session are learning how the CASA model works in Nebraska, including the extensive training of CASA staff and volunteers. #NYCI2026 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Kelsey Dayan & Dr. Patti Drewes-Hynek presented about Navigating a Successful Transition from Preschool to Kindergarten. We learned about how to improve & enhance the transition process for children moving from Preschool to Kindergarten. #NYCI2026 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 16/06/2026In the session “Regulate to Relate: Emotional Regulation as a Foundation for Connection” Dayna Goff discussed the importance of emotional regulation and how important it is as a foundation for connection with others. #NYCI2026 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Puppetry bridges cultures, affirms children's identities, & hears each child's story through a Trauma-Informed lens. Alexandra Ashworth shows tools that work within children's Socio-Emotional Development, Peer to Peer relations, and expression of knowledge. #NYCI2026 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Presenter Michael Brummer is showing various communication approaches & their potential impacts on a child’s cognitive, emotional, & well-being development, academic success, & future opportunities. #NYCI2026 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Peggy Reisher shared Forever Shaken, a Nebraska-based documentary developed by the Brain Injury Association of Nebraska (BIA-NE) it showed powerful stories of individuals and families impacted by Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), also known as shaken baby syndrome. tinyurl.com/52apkz6u #NYCI2026 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Hearing from Shelby Czarnick, LICSW on how to build strong support systems and provide parents and professionals with resources to create effective networks for the neurodivergent child. #NYCI2026 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Hearing from Dr. Walter Gilliam, Executive Director of Buffett Early Childhood Institute, with an inspiring message focused on building for the future for young children and their families. #NYCI2026 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 16/06/2026“Why are we here? Because babies are the best way to start people. We are here to learn reflect challenge and be renewed.” #NYCI2026 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Good morning from the Nebraska Young Child Institute 2026 in Kearney Nebraska! We are about to get under way “Building for the Future” #NYCI2026 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 15/06/2026NDE World Language Education is now NDE World & Dual Language Education. Expanded support includes dual language programs, Seal of Biliteracy, teacher needs, and district collaboration across Nebraska. 👉 DL programs—let’s connect! 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Are you a teacher in your first 5 years? Do you work and teach in Nebraska? Earn $55,000 or less annually? You may qualify for $5,000! Applications open June 10th, here: tinyurl.com/TINTP26 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Dr. Brian Maher Nebraska Commissioner of Education welcomes the 2026 NCE Conference in Kearny, Nebraska. The NCE Conference is a professional development learning opportunity featuring national and state CTE leaders. 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 09/06/2026The Nebraska Department of Education announces an award of approximately $1 million in funding to Midland University & the College of Saint Mary as recipients of Round 4 funding through (GYO) Teacher Apprenticeship Competitive Subgrant. Full press release: tinyurl.com/4s4ept7r 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 05/06/2026Are you a teacher in your first 5 years? Do you work and teach in Nebraska? Earn $55,000 or less annually? You may qualify for $5,000! Applications open June 10th, here! URL: tinyurl.com/TINTP26 000
nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · 02/06/2026The Nebraska Department of Education offered a great AI learning opportunity this June 1 and 2 in the form of a free conference at the NDE office in Lincoln, Nebraska. The conference had 125 in person participants and 300 virtual participants. #NEFutureReady2026 000
