My Views Are My Own By Lisa Schonhoff, Ed.S. 8/26/2026 Nebraska Revised Statute 79-760.01 requires the Nebraska State Board of Education to “adopt measurable academic content standards for at least the grade levels required for statewide assessment.” The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) began the revision of the 2019 Nebraska Social Studies Standards in February of 2025 with anticipated adoption in the Fall of 2026. The proposed standards are HERE. Typically, a team of

My Views Are My Own By Lisa Schonhoff, Ed.S. 8/17/2026 August brings a fresh wave of excitement for families and educators alike. As a 25-year veteran teacher and a mom balancing four kids in four different schools, I know firsthand the reality of this season—the flooded inboxes, the endless driving on an empty tank, and the constant parent worry. Here’s wishing all the students, families and teachers an incredible and productive 2026–27 school year! While my own family and

My Views Are My Own By Lisa Schonhoff, Ed.S. 7/27/2026 Nebraska has invested approximately $80 million to improve literacy statewide. Currently, 59% of students are proficient on the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS). To accelerate progress, the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) has set an ambitious goal: 75% of students proficient in reading by the end of third grade by 2030. A key pillar of this initiative is the statewide adoption and implementation