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

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It's ? National School Bus Safety Week! We want to highlight the importance of keeping our students safe on and around school buses. A special thank you to our amazing school bus drivers across Nevada! Your dedication to transporting our students safely each day is truly appreciated. ? Visit https://www.napt.org/nsbsw for school bus safety tips. #SchoolBusSafetyWeek#NowHiring NDE is seeking an Education Programs Professional within the Office of Inclusive Education. This position is responsible for implementing an integrated Individuals with Disabilities Education Act/Special Education Local Education Agency monitoring system. Visit the link in our bio for more information about this job opportunity.? Shoutout to Lincoln County School District's "Doc" Roth and his amazing middle school students? Through an incredible Project-Based Learning (PBL) experience, they ventured out into the field as historians and scientists to answer the question: "How can we uncover, share, and honor stories about our community’s past to inspire future generations?" ?️‍♂️?️‍♀️ Their work is a powerful example of connecting students to their roots while making learning meaningful and impactful. We’re so proud of the innovative learning happening in Lincoln County! #PBL #PBLWORKS #GoldStandardPBL #NevadaEducation #PortraitofaNVLearner #Pioche #STEM #CommunityHistory #InspiringFutureGenerations? Save the Date! ??️ Join the NVACS Bootcamp from Friday, May 2 – Sunday, May 4, 2025 at the Sierra Nevada Journeys Outdoor Education Camp in Portola, CA! ?✨ This exciting event is designed for K-12 educators and features: ? Engaging sessions focused on STEM ?‍? Learn from experts and network with fellow educators ?️ All meals & lodging provided by Sierra Nevada Journeys ? Earn 16 PL hours (equal to 1 credit) ? Sign up for the interest list today! https://ow.ly/xwAC50TOULo Please note: This event is being shared by NDE. Check the flyer for a list of supporters. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow professionally while enjoying the outdoors! Visit the link in our bio for more information. #NVACSBootcamp #STEMEducation #OutdoorLearning #NevadaEducators #ProfessionalDevelopment #NDE #PortraitofaLearnerThe Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government specifically for K–12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teaching. Anyone may nominate exceptional STEM teachers who are currently teaching grades 7-12 for the 24-25 school year. Teachers may also apply directly at the link in our bio. The nomination deadline is February 6, 2025.Cheers ? to @CIS_Nevada on 20 incredible years of supporting Nevada’s students! We had a fantastic time celebrating this milestone at Reynaldo Martinez Elementary. Your unwavering dedication has made a lasting impact on countless students and families, and we’re so grateful for the partnership. #AllinforKidsYou're invited to a K-12 teacher program on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 with the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators. This one-day conference event includes lunch and is offered at a discounted rate. More information can be found at the link in our bio.Congratulations ? to Amanda Laca, a dedicated social studies teacher at Carson Valley Middle School, for being named the 2024 Nevada History Teacher of the Year! Thank you, Amanda, for making such a positive impact on your students and school.? Exciting opportunity for Nevada educators & families!? The Nevada Department of Education is partnering with the Nevada Treasurer's Office to offer a FREE learning session that will focus on preparing Nevada children for their post-secondary education! ?✨ ? When: Thursday, November 14 ? Time: 4:00 PM ? What’s included: A one-hour learning opportunity and NDE certificate that can be used toward license renewal. This session will explore Nevada-sponsored programs that support post-secondary readiness and provide valuable tools to help guide students toward their future success! ? ?‍? Join us to learn how you can support your students' journey and make a lasting impact on their academic futures. ? Register now at the link in our bio. #NVEd #PostSecondarySuccess #FutureReady #NVTreasurer #NDEPartnership #EducationalOpportunities #NevadaFamilies #StudentSuccess? Big shoutout to Somerset Aliante's amazing middle school science teacher, Kobie House, for promoting the Nevada STEM & STEAM High School Diploma Seals to her students early on! ? By encouraging them to set goals and aim for excellence in STEM and STEAM, Kobie is helping her students see the endless possibilities these fields offer. ? Thank you, Ms. House, for empowering our future innovators and making sure they know how much they can achieve! ? Visit the link in our bio for more information #STEM #STEAM #NevadaEducation #FutureLeaders #SomersetAliante #NDE #PortraitofaNVLearnerAnna Severens was recently awarded the 2024 National Association for State Leaders in Early Education (NASLEE) Scholastic Light Award. The Light Award is presented to a member who has been influential in shaping not only NASLEE, but also the field of early childhood. Anna has been a long-time NASLEE member and served in several leadership capacities for NASLEE in her 16 years in state government with the Nevada Department of Education. And the way in which Anna keeps leadership, learning and relationships core to her work is directly in line with NALSEE’s mission and values!Amelia Hernandez is an inspiring young leader who actively participated in the Nevada Department of Education’s Native Youth Community Project (NYCP), a grant focused on college and career readiness. While attending Yerington High School, she played a crucial role in developing outreach programs for her peers and establishing a vision centered on service, knowledge sharing, and stewardship. Through her strong ethics, Amelia helped create a sense of community by forming her community’s United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) council. Amelia has guided her peers through two years of youth leadership conferences, connecting with hundreds of Native youth from across the nation. As a delegate for her Tribal Nation, she provided valuable insights on issues in education, health, and other policies impacting Native youth. Now, as an undergraduate student at the University of Nevada, Reno, she is actively involved in various campus activities and continues to drive positive change within her networks. Amelia is already a vibrant and dedicated leader, and with her ongoing education, her future is limitless.News Alert: Superintendent Ebert Sends Follow-Up Budget Questions to CCSD. Read more at the link in our bio.#NowHiring NDE is seeking an Education Programs Professional within the Office of Inclusive Education. This position is responsible for managing effective monitoring strategies that are integrated across all components of the general supervision system. Find out more about this job opportunity at the link in our bio.It's #TeacherTuesday! Today, we celebrate Ms. Donna Lynn Germano Phillips of Liberty High School. She focuses on nurturing her students' full potential in life skills and independence while advocating for their voices to be heard and ensuring they have every opportunity to succeed.Congratulations to the four finalists for 2025 Nevada State Teacher of the Year! ?? • Michaela Marich, kindergarten teacher at McGill Elementary School (White Pine County School District) • Laura Ricks, instructional coach at Empire Elementary School (Carson City School District) • Roderick Lamont Russell, choir and music appreciation teacher at Liberty High School (Clark County School District) • Sage Woods, physical education teacher at Kathleen and Tim Harney Middle School (Clark County School District)Students at Advanced Technologies Academy cheered for math teacher Mike Patterson after he was named 2025 Nevada State Teacher of the Year.Mike Patterson, 2025 Nevada Teacher of the Year, has more than three decades of teaching experience. He uses board games in his classroom to teach geometric concepts. ?He also founded a board game club that has awarded more than $10,000 in grants to support innovative teaching initiatives in schools across the Clark County School District.Advanced Technologies Academy math teacher Mike Patterson shared a few remarks today after being named the 2025 Nevada State Teacher of the Year.#NewsAlert: Mike Patterson Named 2025 Nevada State Teacher of the Year.Congratulations to Mike Patterson, a mathematics teacher at Advanced Technologies Academy, for being named the 2025 Nevada State Teacher of the Year! ???‍♀️?‍♂️ Happy International Walk and Roll to School Day! We encourage students, families, and communities to get active by walking, biking, or rolling to school in Nevada. The celebration spotlights the joys and benefits of active travel to school while promoting safety. #WalkRolltoSchoolDay? It's National Fire Prevention Week! ? It's a great reminder to review fire safety with your family. Test your smoke alarms, plan your escape routes, and make sure everyone knows what to do in case of a fire. ? Visit the link in our bio for #FirePreventionWeek resources.It’s #TeacherTuesday, and today we’re celebrating Ms. Melanie Waters from Vegas Vista Academy! ? She encourages her students to develop skills they will need in the future, while helping them take ownership of their own learning. Thank you, Ms. Waters, for your passion and commitment!#NowHiring NDE is seeking an Education Programs Supervisor within the Office of Inclusive Education. This position is responsible for assisting with implementing and maintaining special education programs and services. Learn about this job opportunity at the link in our bio.