Revision on the Horizon: Nebraska’s College and Career Ready Science Standards Up for Review

Nebraska’s College and Career Ready Standards for Science have been proposed to be revised by the Nebraska Department of Education. They are seeking input from the public as part of the standards review and revision process. The current science standards were approved in 2017 and form the foundation of science education in the state.

The first draft of the proposed science standards was developed by educators from pre-kindergarten to postsecondary, including public and non-public schools. The State Board of Education is expected to finalize approval in the fall of 2024. These standards outline what students are expected to learn in the science content area, providing guidance to teachers on how to develop learning experiences for their students.

It is important to note that these standards do not dictate specific curriculum, lessons, teaching techniques or activities. Those decisions are left up to individual school districts and classroom teachers at a local level. Members of the public are encouraged to review the proposed draft of the science standards and provide feedback through a public input survey and a science standards input email address before May 30, 2024.