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Quality, Accountability, Results: Hallmarks of Wise Investments in Early Childhood
In recent years, Nebraska has opened new opportunities for genuine investment in the development of children who stand to lose or gain the most from their earliest experiences. Among these, the Sixpence Early Learning Fund rises to the top as an investment opportunity that meets the most stringent criteria for quality, fiscal accountability and demonstrable results. Read More
February 20, 2015 | Posted in General
Researchers: Sixpence Program is Delivering Positive Results
The Nebraska Legislature’s Education Committee is touring a Sixpence program in Broken Bow today to learn more about the innovative public-private partnership before holding a public hearing on its visioning process for a statewide strategic plan for education as mandated by LB1103. Read More
October 16, 2014 | Posted in General Legislation
Building Literacy Skills Starts Early
One of the most important things parents can do to prepare their children for school is to read to them. The number of words a child knows upon entering kindergarten is a key predictor of future success, and the American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends that parents read aloud to babies starting at birth to build pre-literacy skills in the earliest years. And as children grow, reading aloud and talking about pictures in age-appropriate books strengthens their emerging language skills and literacy development. And the resulting closer parent-child bond boosts a child’s social-emotional development. Read More
October 02, 2014 | Posted in General
Hands-On Learning at the State Fair
Great hands-on learning opportunities at the Nebraska State Fair offer families a chance to celebrate the end of summer and spend some time together. Read More
August 27, 2014 | Posted in General
What Does ‘Being Ready for School’ Really Mean?
On the first day of kindergarten, the child who is ready to learn is not necessarily the one who can count to 20 or name all the colors in the rainbow, rather it’s the child who can pay attention, take turns, get along with others and follow directions. Read More
August 21, 2014 | Posted in General
5 Books for the 4th!
Reading together builds closer relationships plus language and literacy skills for the youngest people in our lives! Read More
July 03, 2014 | Posted in General
Buffett Early Childhood Institute Marks First Year
The Buffett Early Childhood Institute is an innovative, multidisciplinary research, practice, and policy institute of the four University of Nebraska campuses. Our mission is to ensure that all children, birth to age 8, especially those who are vulnerable because of poverty, abuse, or developmental, learning, or behavioral challenges, have the opportunity to reach their potential. Read More
June 18, 2014 | Posted in General
Father’s Day Celebrates Heroes
This adorable father/son superhero team’s photo went viral last year, gathering almost 1.7 million comments in just two days, according to the Huffington Post. One commenter pinpointed why the image struck such a chord: “A good dad is always a hero to their kids. Capes just let the world see it a little better.” Read More
June 11, 2014 | Posted in General
For Kids, Vacation Can Be as Much About the Journey as the Destination
School is out for the summer and many families are planning their vacation. The logistics of pulling off a family vacation are huge—scheduling time off work around swim lessons and day camps, booking hotels and things to do, buying airfare or mapping out a road trip, and packing. Read More
June 05, 2014 | Posted in General
75% of Young Americans Are Unfit for Military Service
An astonishing 75% of young adults in the U.S. could not qualify to join the military due to (1) failure to meet the educational requirements, (2) criminal convictions, or (3) being overweight. Moreover, one in five U.S. military recruits score too low on the Armed Forces Qualification Test to join the Army. Read More
May 29, 2014 | Posted in General
Recent Posts
- LB351 becomes law, promotes child care quality and capacity in Nebraska
- State Budget Proposal Includes Additional Investments in Sixpence
- Thriving Children, Families and Communities Conference set for September
- LB351 seeks to remove unnecessary barriers to increase child care capacity, quality
- Tax guidance for early childhood providers and business owners on COVID-19 relief funding
- Report: Lack of child care in rural Nebraska impacts business, communities, crime, security
- Legislative report highlights serious challenges for early childhood programs due to COVID-19
- Sara Howard Joins FFN
- New report explores state, nationwide use of tax credits to spur early childhood investment
- LB531: Incentivizing child care quality, capacity through private investment
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