If you’ve ever shared a book with a child, you know the joy and excitement this small but meaningful act can bring. Children who are read to at home have a higher success rate in school, and children who read frequently develop stronger reading skills. To get kids excited about reading, March 2, Dr. Seuss’s birthday, has been deemed Read Across America Day. We encourage caring adults to share books and rich reading experiences with the children in their lives today.
More Nebraska families with young children will gain access to home visiting services thanks to $2.5 million allocated in the state budget bill, LB1412, which Governor Pillen signed into law on April 2. The budget was amended to include additional funding for...
The shortage of child care, particularly in Nebraska’s rural areas and under-resourced communities, is well documented. But what is less well known is that the problem is exacerbated by scale. Child care settings that enroll 12 or fewer children, licensed as Family...