Hey, Nebraska…Meet Your Future!
We debuted four video PSAs in a new messaging effort this month that invite us to imagine the important role today's young children will play in our own lives someday. Whether it's as our health care provider, financial advisor, auto technician or construction manager, the start young children receive in their lives affects more than their own life trajectories.
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2018 | Posted in General
2018 Nebraska Legislature Convenes
Senators open the short, 60-day session of the 105th Nebraska Legislature facing a $200 million budget shortfall. Read More
January 04, 2018 | Posted in Legislation
Policy Research Analyst and Policy Associate Join Our Staff
We welcome Ben Baumfalk and Elizabeth Lopez Everett to our team. They bring valuable skills and insight to our work to see that all Nebraska children begin kindergarten with the experience they need to become successful students and productive citizens. Read More
December 21, 2017 | Posted in General
There's An App for That! CDC Debuts Free App With Learn the Signs. Act Early Program
The Centers for Disease Control has released a free app based on its Learn the Signs. Act Early materials used by Nebraska's Maternal, Infant & Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (N-MIECHV) and Nebraska Family Helpline. The app helps parents track developmental milestones that can be shared with a doctor or caregiver, decide when to act if they suspect their child had developmental delays and learn tips and activities to promote healthy development. Read More
December 14, 2017 | Posted in General
Study: Benefits of Early Childhood Education Persist into High School
Children who participate in high-quality early childhood education programs later experience higher graduation rates, decreased grade retention and fewer special education placements when compared with students who did not participate, according to new research published by the American Educational Research Association. Read More
November 22, 2017 | Posted in Research
Researchers Identify ‘Magic 8’ Practices to Create Excellent Preschool Classrooms
A study of 840 children over two years has identified eight teacher actions that had the largest effect on students' success in preschool and preparation for kindergarten.
Read MoreNovember 09, 2017 | Posted in Research
2018 Golden Sower Nominees Announced
Nominees have been announced for the 2018 Golden Sower Awards, Nebraska’s children’s choice literary award for picture books, chapter books and novels.
Read MoreNovember 01, 2017 | Posted in General
Today is Read for the Record Day
Today is Read for the Record Day when millions of people read the same book to highlight the importance of early literacy and instilling a joy of reading in young children. Read More
October 19, 2017 | Posted in General
Tax Credits Are Available to Support Quality Child Care Programs and Staff
Nebraska senators passed legislation (LB889) in 2016 giving tax credits to child care programs and their early childhood staff members beginning with tax year 2017. Read More
October 12, 2017 | Posted in Legislation
Study: Head Start Benefits Extend to Second Generation of Kids
A new study shows that the benefits of Head Start extend decades later to children whose parents participated in the early childhood program in the 1960s.
Read MoreOctober 05, 2017 | Posted in Research
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