Western Nebraska Observer - Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

Over the past seven years, the Nebraska Department of Education has developed standards in the content areas of English/language arts, mathematics and science, which are assessed statewide and required by statute.

Although not required by law, fine arts, physical education, health education and world languages standards have also been developed.

David Jespersen, from the Nebraska Department of Education Public Information Office, told the Observer concerning the standards, "I can't speak for the commissioner on this one, but it is fair to say this standard process has been one of the most c...