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Education Stabilization Funds in the CARES Act: What it means for Nebraska
The CARES Act, signed into law last month, recognizes the urgency of our nation’s educational needs and earmarks $30.75 billion of Education Stabilization Funds for relief to states to help their education systems recover. Here's what that means for Nebraska. Read More
April 16, 2020 | Posted in
2019 Nebraska Legislature to convene January 9
The 106th Nebraska Legislature, First Session, will convene January 9 for 90 days, marking the beginning a new biennium that includes passing a two-year state budget. Read More
December 13, 2018 | Posted in Legislation
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
The Iron Triangle: Full Enrollment
Providing high-quality environments that close the achievement gap for young children can be costly, and as early childhood education (ECE) providers seek to meet quality standards in Step Up to Quality it's important that their businesses possess a sound financial strategy. Here's a look at the Iron Triangle which focuses on three key metrics that make ECE programs financially viable.
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2016 | Posted in General
Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute: Abecedarian Project
The long-term results of the Abecedarian Project show a clear economic benefit when children at risk receive enriched early care and education. Read More
September 15, 2016 | Posted in Research
Flexibility Matters
Home child care providers, child care centers, Head Start programs, school-based preschools, faith-based programs and others all have a place in ensuring that Nebraska's children at risk have access to quality opportunities during their earliest years. Read More
March 10, 2016 | Posted in General
Teacher Quality Matters
Broad consensus exists that teacher quality matters—teacher quality makes a difference in our K-12 system and it makes a difference in our colleges and universities. But nowhere does teacher quality have a greater impact than with our youngest children. Read More
February 04, 2016 | Posted in Legislation
U.S. Census: 42% of Nebraska’s Children Ages 0-5 Are At Risk
New Census data show 42% of Nebraska children ages 0-5 continue to be at risk of failing in school. They are located throughout the state and in rural and metro areas. Read More
December 10, 2015 | Posted in General
Resources to Help Nebraska Private Child Care Providers Create Strong Early Childhood Programs
Private child care providers have a role to play in helping children arrive at kindergarten ready to learn. These Nebraska-specific resources are available for providers pursuing early childhood interventions that narrow the achievement gap. Read More
December 03, 2015 | Posted in General
Gates Foundation to Expand Investment in Early Childhood
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is ramping up investment in quality early childhood programs to support success in kindergarten and beyond. Read More
October 29, 2015 | Posted in General
Recent Posts
- Incoming Administration proposes further economic relief for child care
- Nebraska Legislature convenes its 2021 session Guest Blog Post
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- Child care providers—Apply now for the School Readiness Tax Credit
- Katie Bass joins FFN’s Policy staff
- State looks at strengthening early childhood system amid pandemic
- What is access to reliable, quality child care really worth to Nebraska?
- First Five Nebraska, DED highlight early childhood efforts to market Nebraska
- State Chamber Forums: Snapshot of Nebraska’s economy Guest Blog Post
- A provider’s perspective on operating a child care business during the pandemic
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