Information is exploding. The Internet provides students access to an immense number of resources. Internalization rather than memorization of learning has become a necessity, as students prepare for the work force. Nebraska educators must be provided with training and time to develop, deliver, and assess dynamic curriculum focusing on the needs of twenty-first century learners. The Nebraska Department of Education High Performance Learning model advocates effective schools which provide results-based instruction, teaching, and learning.
All students are to be provided instruction that is standards-based, high quality, and equitable.
School districts throughout the state are striving to align district learning objectives with state standards. Assessment models are being developed to authentically assess student learning. Nebraska Educator Competencies Educators with the skills outlined in the Nebraska Educator Competencies have the ability to design and deliver instruction which will model and implement technologies in teaching and learning environments. The competencies serve the basis for staff development for K-12 districts and a guide for preservice institutions. Nebraska Student Essential Learnings in Technology Student skills were identified by a representative K-16 group of educators from across the state in 1999.