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Everyday advocacy: How small moments can yield big results for kids and families in your community

Everyday advocacy: How small moments can yield big results for kids and families in your community

Earlier this month, Cohort 6 of the Nebraska Early Childhood Policy Leadership Academy (PLA) held the second meeting of its 2024-25 program in North Platte. This day-long workshop focused on strategies to build political momentum at the local level for early childhood...

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Policy Leadership Academy Class 5 is underway

Policy Leadership Academy Class 5 is underway

The fifth class of the Nebraska Early Childhood Policy Leadership Academy is underway! Twenty-six citizen advocates met up for the first time in Ogallala for an orientation dinner and the first of five workshops. Representing Nebraska from the western border all the...

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Thriving Children conference draws early childhood, community leaders from across the state

Thriving Children conference draws early childhood, community leaders from across the state

Last week, First Five Nebraska joined the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Nebraska Departments of Education and Economic Development, Nebraska Economic Developers Association and a wide array of early childhood organizations and community groups in...

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The Policy Leadership Academy is accepting applications for Class 5  

The Policy Leadership Academy is accepting applications for Class 5  

The Early Childhood Policy Leadership Academy (PLA) is excited to announce that applications are open for Class 5! We’re looking for individuals with a passion for early childhood and pre/perinatal issues who want to be effective change agents in their communities. ...

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2022-23 Policy Leadership Academy kicks off in Broken Bow

2022-23 Policy Leadership Academy kicks off in Broken Bow

“It’s about long-term momentum.” It takes a lot to give young children the best possible start in life. It takes cohesive, resilient families who are prepared to address children’s earliest developmental needs. It takes quality early childhood services and supports to...

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