Supporting effective instruction

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Nebraska Department of Education $2,429,979 under the Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants program (CFDA 84.367) on July 1, 2026. The award funds state-level activities including reform of teacher and principal certification programs, support for new teachers, and professional development for teachers and principals, as well as local-level activities such as recruitment and retention of effective teachers and principals, professional development, and class-size reduction. The period of performance runs through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Lincoln, Nebraska. As the state educational agency, the Nebraska Department of Education distributes the majority of these funds through sub-awards to local educational agencies, school districts, educational service units, and nonprofit organizations to implement direct educational services and support programs throughout the state. The award supports efforts to increase student academic achievement, improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers and school leaders, and provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective educators.