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Welcome to the newly redesigned Nevada Department of Education website! We're excited to introduce you to our user-friendly platform, designed to provide you with easy access to valuable education resources and information.
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FROM STATE SUPERINTENDENT

Jhone Ebert

Welcome to the Nevada Department of Education's (NDE) website! Whether you are an educator looking to renew your license, a parent or family member seeking information about our work on behalf of students, or a constituent following the work of our State Board of Education or other Boards or Commissions, this site will help you find what you need. Our team works every single day to support students and families, teachers, principals, and administrators throughout our great state and to ensure that public funds are used efficiently and effectively to give students the tools they need to build a home, a life, and a future.
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Building an Equitable, Inclusive Future

Our mission is to improve student achievement and educator effectiveness by ensuring opportunities, facilitating learning, and promoting excellence.

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Celebrating & Supporting Current and Future Educators

The mission of the Nevada Teacher of the Year program is to celebrate excellence and strengthen the teaching force by honoring and recognizing exceptional teachers on a school, district, state, and national level

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Transparency & Reliability

Districts, schools, and communities are served through efficient and effective use of public funds and fulfillment of statutory responsibilities.

NDE Community Engagement

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Don't miss the @GreenOurPlanet Giant Student Farmers Market this Friday, April 19 at Downtown Summerlin in Las Vegas. More than 500 students will be selling produce, herbs and crafts from their school garden and hydroponics lab to the public.Show your support ? for military-connected children in Nevada this Wednesday, April 17! Wear purple ribbons, t-shirts, and bracelets to celebrate Purple Up! Day. #MOMC #MonthOfTheMilitaryChildCheck out what’s happening with the Nevada Treasury this week! Dive into our lineup of events, from engaging presentations on the Millennium Scholarship and College Kick Start programs to vibrant multicultural fairs. All events are aimed at empowering Nevadan’s with financial knowledge and resources for their future success! ?? Se Habla Español! . . . Posted @withregram • @nevadastatetreasurerThe best kind of phone call: Telling your significant other that you won the Milken Educator Award. @ClarkCountySch @milkenfamilyfdn #MilkenAward #MEA3KSpecial education teacher Joseph Kielminski addresses students and colleagues today after being surprised with the Milken Educator Award at Foothill High School. @ClarkCountySch @milkenfamilyfdn #MEA3K #MilkenAward#NewsAlert: Henderson Special Education Teacher Receives Milken Educator Award. Read more at the link in our bio.The moment when Joseph Kielminski, a special education teacher at Foothill High School in Henderson, was surprised with the Milken Educator Award. @milkenfamilyfdn @ClarkCountySch @foothillhenderson #MilkenAwardCongratulations ? to Joseph Kielminski, a special education teacher at Foothill High School in Henderson, for receiving the prestigious national Milken Educator Award. He was surprised with the $25,000 award during a school assembly today. @milkenfamilyfdn @ClarkCountySch #MilkenAwardWe ? love Month of the Military Child! There are many ways schools and the public can celebrate and highlight military-connected children. The most visible way is by wearing purple. Nevada has designated Wednesday, April 17, 2024, as Purple Up! Day for everyone to wear purple on this special day. #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #MOMCWe're honored to have Superintendent Jhone Ebert as a keynote speaker for the Nevada Reading Week Conference on April 27! ? Join us for an uplifting address from this visionary leader in education. Get ready to be inspired and equipped to champion literacy in your community. Register at the link in our bio. #NevadaReadingWeekThank you, @Getting Smart for featuring our recent convenings and work to create a Portrait of a Learner alongside Nevadans. “A group of innovators set out to collaborate and “create an education system that is worthy of the students of Nevada.” This has manifested in one of the most intriguing state-level Portraits of a Leaner, and one that is mobilizing districts, educators and students.” https://www.gettingsmart.com/2024/04/02/a-portrait-as-activation-interpretation-and-north-star/ #NVFutureofLearning @nvstateEd @NVSupt . . Posted @withregram • @portraitofanvlearnerApril is Financial Literacy Month and Discovery Education offers classroom resources for teachers. Students can learn the basics of economics and financial principles through timely real-world connections and hands-on learning. Visit the link in our bio. #FinLitMonthIt’s #TeacherTuesday and today we honor Mrs. Kathryn Breshears of Silverado High School. She has developed her courses independently and works tirelessly to engage students with fun ideas. Her students absolutely adore her for the incredible teaching efforts over the years at Silverado. @clarkcountyschUnlock the power of books at the Nevada Reading Week Conference! ? Join us on April 27 for a dynamic gathering of educators, authors, and literacy advocates. Let's celebrate the joy of reading and share strategies to empower readers of all ages. Don't miss out! Register at the link in our bio. #NevadaReadingWeek #LiteracyMatters #ReadersUniteThe Nevada Department of Education (NDE) is accepting applications for the Superintendent's Teacher Advisory Cabinet (STAC) through June 7. The STAC is comprised of exceptional educators from across Nevada who serve for two years. The STAC meets on a quarterly basis to engage in robust conversations with NDE leadership. STAC members are provided opportunities to network with state leaders, build their capacity as policy leaders, and engage in professional learning to develop leadership skills. Apply at the link in our bio.Do you want your voice to be heard? Please fill out the Artificial Intelligence (AI) survey. Your input will support practical guidance for AI in classrooms, and influence ethical guidance and framework for AI in schools. Visit the link in our bio to fill out the survey.Congratulations ? to Matthew Hoffman from the Nevada Department of Education on your graduation from the Nevada Certified Public Manager (CPM) program! ? Governor Lombardo presented a certificate of recognition last week. Here's to your continued success in making a positive impact in public service.Superintendent of Public Instruction Jhone Ebert joined @SecCardona and @ActSecJulieSu at an event today at Laura Dearing Elementary School in Las Vegas to highlight teacher apprenticeships. #TeacherApprenticeships#NewsAlert: Nevada Department of Education Holds Town Hall Meetings about Artificial Intelligence. Read more at the link in our bio.Superintendent Ebert will be a part of the @Voice4Equity When Women Lead summit from June 20-22 in Vancouver, WA. This transformational summit spotlights executive leadership, equity policy, and digital inclusion. Visit the link in our bio for more information.Congratulations ? to our very own Nevada State Board of Education President Felicia Ortiz for receiving the “Elaine Wynn- Trailblazer Award.” Felicia was honored at the 35th Silver State Awards on March 30 for her dedication and leadership in education across Nevada.Do you know someone who is making an impact in your community? The @PBSReno Spotlight Awards are accepting nominations until Monday, April 15 at the link in our bio. Give them the opportunity to receive the recognition they deserve, while highlighting their work in their communities, by nominating them in one of the several categories.Congratulations ? to Adrienne Wiggins, a teacher at Empire Elementary in the @CarsonCitySchoolDistrict for being selected as a #Nevada Finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The PAEMST award is the nation’s highest honor for U.S. K–12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teachers. The awards program is administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. State/Jurisdiction Finalists represent the most outstanding teachers Nevada has to offer and serve as both a model and an inspiration to students and fellow teachers.Spring into April with the latest classroom resources! ? SAVE this to keep track of this month’s engaging resources to simplify your lesson planning. . . . Posted @withregram • @discoveryedThe University of Nevada, Reno is accepting applications for the 25th annual Nevada Math and Technology Camp! Students who will enter seventh or eighth grade this fall are eligible to participate July 14-19 on the UNR campus. The application deadline is April 22. Space is limited. Register at the link in our bio.