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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.

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? 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.Congratulations ? to Adrianna Salas for being recognized as one of the 2024 Nevada Early Educators of the Year! ? Your dedication, passion, and commitment to shaping young minds is truly inspiring. Adrianna loves building meaningful relationships with students and families at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Early Head Start Program. ? Photo credit: University of Nevada, Reno’s Early Head Start ProgramHigh school students are invited to enter the R&R Partners Young Visionaries contest. Submit a public service announcement (PSA) idea that addresses an issue impacting youth today. Win a chance to make the PSA professionally and receive $20,000 for the nonprofit you partner with. Get more information and enter the contest by Oct. 24 at the link in our bio.The Nevada State Board of Education is gathering community feedback on the high school start times survey. Please take a moment to complete the survey on the Nevada Department of Education’s website at the link in our bio. The survey is open until this Monday, October 7.The Nevada State Board of Education is seeking community input about the high school start times survey. The survey is available on the Nevada Department of Education’s website and will remain open until this Friday, Oct. 4 at the link in our bio.Week of Respect ? is an opportunity to emphasize the importance of fostering a culture of kindness, inclusion, and empathy among students, staff, and the entire school community. Thanks to our students and teachers for sharing how they show respect to others, and their words are truly inspiring. #NVWeekofRespectSchools ? across the state are celebrating Week of Respect! Check out Discovery Education's resources for Pre-K through 12 grade for educators and students at the link in our bio. #NVWeekofRespectThe Nevada State Board of Education will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2. 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: Two Teachers Named as 2024 Nevada Early Educators of the Year. Read more at the link in our bio.School districts across the state of Nevada will engage in activities and learning opportunities that highlight the importance of a safe and respectful learning environment for Week of Respect. Thank you, Governor Lombardo, for the #NVWeekofRespect proclamation.