Alexis Zgud Joins Communications Team
We're pleased to introduce our new Communications Associate, Alexis Zgud. She brings more than 11 years of experience in communications, marketing and public relations to First Five Nebraska's Communications team.
Read MoreNovember 01, 2018 | Posted in General
Streamlining Reporting for Child Care Licensing Offers Many Benefits
The current method used to verify qualifications of Nebraska early childhood educators in licensed programs is unnecessarily cumbersome, and a system already in use provides a simple solution. Read More
October 25, 2018 | Posted in Legislation
Nebraska Early Childhood Policy Leadership Academy Kicks Off in January 2019
The Nebraska Early Childhood Policy Leadership Academy will debut in January 2019. The non-partisan project will help citizens learn about the importance of children's earliest experiences and develop skills to engage community leaders, lawmakers and major influencers on early care and learning issues.
Read MoreOctober 18, 2018 | Posted in General
Read for the Record Day is October 25
Read for the Record is an annual effort to read the same book on the same day across the country to spotlight the importance of high-quality early learning and the power of reading to impact learning. This year’s book is based on a true story and celebrates the magic that can happen when a community comes together to create something beautiful and bring about change. Read More
October 11, 2018 | Posted in General
My ‘Why’
UNL's Children's Center is committed to providing quality care and education, and has reached the highest quality level in Nebraska Step Up to Quality. Here's why they embraced the challenge and what it means for the children in their care. Read More
October 04, 2018 | Posted in General
Federal Preschool Development Grant Public Input Meeting is October 4
The public is invited to offer input for a new federal funding opportunity to improve Nebraska’s existing early childhood infrastructure.
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2018 | Posted in General
Executive Function Skills Influence Success in Adulthood
Many Nebraska employers say they find significant gaps in executive function skills in today’s workforce. Learn how these important skills, developed in early childhood, support growth of critical competencies that affect our success as adults. Read More
September 06, 2018 | Posted in General
A Look Back: Senator Paul Schumacher
This is part of a series of blog posts by Nebraska's term-limited senators reflecting on their time in the Nebraska Legislature. We thank them for their dedication and service to Nebraska. In this post, Senator Paul Schumacher looks back at his years representing District 22. Read More
August 23, 2018 | Posted in General
A Look Back: Senator Jim Smith
This is part of a series of blog posts by Nebraska's term-limited senators. We thank them for their dedication and service to Nebraska. In this post, former Senator Jim Smith looks back at his eight years representing District 14. Read More
August 16, 2018 | Posted in General
Thank you, Barry Kennedy, for Your Support of Early Childhood
To say outgoing Nebraska Chamber President Barry Kennedy is an advocate of early childhood is an understatement. He has been a long-time champion of Nebraska’s youngest children and has spoken frequently on the importance of access to quality early childhood programs. Read More
August 09, 2018 | Posted in General
Recent Posts
- Alexis Zgud Joins Communications Team
- Streamlining Reporting for Child Care Licensing Offers Many Benefits Guest Blog Post
- Nebraska Early Childhood Policy Leadership Academy Kicks Off in January 2019
- Read for the Record Day is October 25 Guest Blog Post
- My ‘Why’
- Federal Preschool Development Grant Public Input Meeting is October 4
- Executive Function Skills Influence Success in Adulthood Guest Blog Post
- A Look Back: Senator Paul Schumacher
- A Look Back: Senator Jim Smith
- Thank you, Barry Kennedy, for Your Support of Early Childhood
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