Tag Archives: high-quality early childhood education
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
New Sixpence School-Child Care Provider Partnerships a Game Changer
The Sixpence Board of Trustees announced a new grant opportunity this week that transforms how communities can work together to support early learning opportunities. Read More
October 02, 2015 | Posted in Legislation
Recent Posts
- Senators advance LB266 to Final Reading
- Welcome interns!
- Nebraska Legislature convenes for 60-day session
- In-home family child care providers play a key role in a community’s viability
- Elizabeth Everett visits Henderson, McCook to learn about early childhood infrastructure
- Jason Prokop joins First Five Nebraska
- Mike Feeken Joins FFN Staff as Business Engagement Associate
- Quality early child care emerges as a key economic development tool
- Newly developed resource will help new and expectant parents guide children’s early development
- Fremont shows leadership in how communities can invest in quality child care
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