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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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Mission Statement

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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The NOW of Learning Summit brought together approximately 200 community partners today in Las Vegas. We were honored to welcome Timothy Knowles, president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as the keynote speaker.??Students in grades 8-11 who are passionate about shaping the future of education can apply to be in our Student Advisory Group and have your voice heard. The application deadline is Sept. 30 at the link in our bio.On this day, we honor the memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Let us never forget the resilience and strength of our nation. #NeverForget #September11Nominate an exceptional school employee for the 2025 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award. Honor an exemplary classified school employee, including paraprofessionals and those in transportation services. Submit a nomination by Sept. 27 at the link in our bio.It is Suicide Prevention Week. Join us in spreading the message of hope and encouraging conversations around mental health. Free trainings are available at the link in our bio.?️ Nevada’s 2024 Student Mock Election is here! ?️ Students can dive into Nevada’s history by voting for influential historical figures using our new lesson plans tied to state standards! Plus, everything is available on Canvas for easy access. ?✨ Kick off the excitement with KidsVention on Sept. 17—an engaging student-friendly debate on ballot questions. Teachers, register your class today and get ready to empower the next generation of civic leaders! ??‍? ? Register at the link in our bio. #NevadaMockElection #CivicEducation #KidsVention #StudentLeaders #EngageInDemocracy? Exciting News, Nevada educators! ? We're thrilled to partner with Adobe to bring you a free virtual professional learning session on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 4-5:30 p.m. ?✨ This is the first of four sessions designed to help you elevate creativity in the classroom. Join us for Intro to Adobe Express: Level Up Creativity in Every Classroom and unlock new ways to engage your students! Don’t miss out—register today at the link in our bio. ?‍??‍? #NVed #AdobeExpress #CreativeClassrooms #ProfessionalLearningIt's #TeacherTuesday! Today, we celebrate Elko High School teacher Mrs. Kristen Morris. She has an unwavering dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students and the community.#NewsAlert: Events Planned for Nevada Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. Read more at the link in our bio.#NowHiring NDE is seeking an Education Programs Professional within the Office of Early Learning and Development. This position will focus on the Nevada Ready! State Pre-Kindergarten (NR!PK). Learn more about this job opportunity at the link in our bio.By displaying purple and turquoise lights, you can show your support for Suicide Prevention Month in September. You can also light up your social media account with purple profile pictures or banners. Visit the link in our bio for more information on #SuicidePreventionMonth.In partnership with Governor Lombardo, we are accepting nominations and applications for the RISE Award! RISE honors exemplary classified school employees, including paraprofessionals and those in transportation services. Submit a nomination by Sept. 27 at the link in our bio.The Nevada State Board of Education will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4. The meeting is open to the public, in-person or virtually. For the agenda and livestream information, please visit the link in our bio.#NewsAlert: Nevada Department of Education to Expand Seal of Biliteracy to Include Great Basin Native American Languages. Read more at the link in our bio.Welcome back, Lyon County School District! All of our school districts have now started, and we're excited to kick off another fantastic school year. We’re looking forward to a year of learning and growth. Best wishes to all the students, teachers, and staff for a successful and inspiring school year!Happy Labor Day to our incredible educators and support staff across Nevada! Your dedication and hard work make a positive impact on our students. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to education! In observance of the holiday, Nevada Department of Education offices are closed on Monday, Sept. 2 and will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 3. #LaborDay2024The Nevada State Treasurer's Office is having its 4th annual “What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up” Art Contest. Students in Pre-K through 12th grades are encouraged to enter submissions until Oct. 13 at the link in our bio.Happy first week of school to our amazing school districts: -Elko County School District -Pershing County School District -White Pine County School District Wishing all students, parents, and educators a fantastic start to the 2024-2025 school year. #FirstDayOfSchool #BackToSchool2022 ??Students in grades 8-11 who are passionate about shaping the future of education can apply to be in our Student Advisory Group and have your voice heard. The application deadline is Sept. 30 and the link to apply is in our bio.Registration for @schoolhouse.world October SAT Bootcamp is open! Join a one-month SAT Bootcamp to pick up testing skills and build accountability with personalized, small group tutoring for free. Sign up by Wednesday, Sept. 4 to tackle your upcoming SAT at the link in our bio.The Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation is accepting proposals for projects up to $50,000 that get Nevada students learning and playing outdoors. Schools, nonprofits, tribal organizations, community-based organizations, and local, state, and federal agencies are eligible to apply for the Nevada Outdoor Education and Recreation grant for 2025 projects. Applications are due Oct. 4. Contact Kendal Scott at k.scott@ndor.nv.gov or (775) 684-2731 with any questions. Visit the link in our bio for more information.Superintendent Ebert greeted students on the Washoe County School District’s first day of kindergarten on Monday at Double Diamond Elementary School in Reno, followed by school visits in Incline Village. Welcome back! ?Photo credit: Washoe County School DistrictHappy ? first day of school to seven of our school districts. The Nevada Department of Education wishes everyone an amazing 2024-25 school year. We can’t wait to see all the incredible things our students will accomplish this year. #BackToSchool2024 #FirstDayOfSchool#NowHiring NDE is seeking an Education and Information Officer in the Office of Early Learning and Development. This position provides technical assistance to licensed childcare facilities to help them engage with the Silver State Stars Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS). Learn more and apply at the link in our bio.Northern Nevada educators and Nevada Department of Education employees were recognized earlier this month for their achievements. Two award ceremonies were held in conjunction with the Building Futures conference. Congratulations to all of the recipients! ??