First Day of School Holds Mixed Feelings for Parents, Kids
Parents' anxiety or apprehension about something easily influences their children through a mechanism early childhood research calls "social referencing." Here are some ideas for parents to consider as they send children off for preschool or kindergarten this month. Read More
August 17, 2017 | Posted in General
New Harvard Study to Focus on Formal and Informal Child Care
Harvard University researchers are embarking on a longitudinal study to learn how informal and formal child care environments affect how children learn and grow. Read More
August 10, 2017 | Posted in Research
Nebraska Law Enforcement Leaders Say Quality Early Learning Can Keep Kids Out of Prison Later
Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine and Douglas County Sheriff Timothy Dunning released a new report on the critical influence quality early learning can have on a child's trajectory, particularly if the child is at risk. A strong start prepares children for success in school and reduces the chance they will drop out and become involved in crime later. Read More
July 21, 2017 | Posted in General
Brain Development is Positively or Negatively Influenced by the Quality of Children’s Relationships
Science has demonstrated that children who are repeatedly exposed to adverse childhood experiences face severe developmental impacts. Instead of having children who expect to be well cared for and safe, we have children whose expectations of the world lead them to scan repeatedly for the possibility of danger, leaving their nervous system in a chronic state of alert and flooded with high levels of stress hormones. Read More
July 13, 2017 | Posted in General
New Research: Screen Time Linked to Delayed Speech Development
The more time children under age 2 spend playing with smart phones, tablets, electronic games and other handheld screens, the more likely they are to begin talking later, according to research presented at the 2017 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting in May. Read More
The Daddy Factor
Fathers play a unique, powerful role in their children's physical, social-emotional and cognitive development. Read More
June 15, 2017 | Posted in General
Online Tool Helps Early Childhood Workers Organize, Access Professional Records
The Nebraska Department of Education developed an online record system to support early childhood workers by housing their professional records in one place that follows them throughout their career, even as they change employers.
Read MoreJune 08, 2017 | Posted in General
State Board of Education Awards 2017-18 Early Childhood Grants
The Nebraska State Board of Education approved 11 new and expansion Early Childhood Education Program grants to provide access to high-quality early childhood education for approximately 270 at-risk 3- and 4-year-olds during the 2017-18 school year. Read More
June 02, 2017 | Posted in General
Nebraska Legislators Adjourn Sine Die
The first session of Nebraska's 105th Legislature adjourned Sine Die on May 23, Senators tackled many important issues and introduced nearly 700 bills, but the session was dominated by efforts to achieve a balanced budget despite significant revenue shortfalls. See our report on bills we identified as high-priority during this legislative session.
Read MoreMay 24, 2017 | Posted in Legislation
Head Start Changes Program Standards to Increase Child Outcomes
Twenty-one grantees across Nebraska provide Head Start services to more than 5,783 young children ages birth to age 5 and pregnant women. Key changes are being implemented to enhance high-quality early learning opportunities aimed at helping to eliminate the education achievement gap. Read More
May 17, 2017 | Posted in General
Recent Posts
- First Day of School Holds Mixed Feelings for Parents, Kids
- New Harvard Study to Focus on Formal and Informal Child Care
- Nebraska Law Enforcement Leaders Say Quality Early Learning Can Keep Kids Out of Prison Later Guest Blog Post
- Brain Development is Positively or Negatively Influenced by the Quality of Children’s Relationships
- New Research: Screen Time Linked to Delayed Speech Development
- The Daddy Factor Guest Blog Post
- Online Tool Helps Early Childhood Workers Organize, Access Professional Records
- State Board of Education Awards 2017-18 Early Childhood Grants
- Nebraska Legislators Adjourn Sine Die Guest Blog Post
- Head Start Changes Program Standards to Increase Child Outcomes
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