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Nebraska delegation attends Hunt Institute on early childhood

by First Five Nebraska | Jul 12 2018

Policy Associate Elizabeth Lopez Everett represented Nebraska at a recent summit on early childhood along with Senator Mike Hilgers and Senator Sara Howard, and representatives from the Nebraska Depts. of Education and Health and Human Services, Sixpence and other early childhood groups. Focus of the conference was early brain development, policy ideas and innovative programs to support and nurture babies, toddlers and their families.

Why keeping kids learning and reading over the summer is so important

by First Five Nebraska | Jul 5 2018

Engaging kids in reading and enrichment activities during the summer means they will return to school in the fall ready to learn. Unfortunately, children without summer learning opportunities often lose ground, which is a major factor in growth of the achievement gap.

Nebraska’s Early Learning Guidelines revised

by First Five Nebraska | Jun 28 2018

The Nebraska Department of Education has revised their Early Learning Guidelines, which are based on research and practices, and assist early childhood professionals and families support young children’s learning and development.

How fathers’ engagement contributes to their children’s development

by First Five Nebraska | Jun 13 2018

Findings from the rapidly growing science of brain development in early childhood show the positive, lifelong impact fathers can have by being engaged early in their children’s lives. Here are 10 facts about father engagement.

2 new Sixpence grants connect child care providers, schools to promote quality early learning

by First Five Nebraska | Jun 7 2018

Auburn and Hastings are recipients of the latest round of Sixpence Child Care Partnership grants. The grants are awarded to school districts who have partnered with local licensed child care providers to improve the care for infants and toddlers at risk.

Nebraska works toward an early childhood integrated data system

by First Five Nebraska | May 31 2018

It's becoming increasingly important that Nebraska stakeholders have access to early care and education data to help make decisions about how best to prepare our young children for success. FFN Policy Research Analyst Ben Baumfalk and the Early Childhood Data Coalition are working to develop an integrated data system that will collect and maintain information from various early childhood programs and services.

Healthy digital media use habits for babies, toddlers & preschoolers

by First Five Nebraska | May 24 2018

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ website HealthyChildren.org outlines healthy digital media use for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Jen Goettemoeller departs First Five Nebraska

by First Five Nebraska | May 17 2018

Senior Policy Associate Jen Goettemoeller leaves First Five Nebraska today after working more than a decade to improve the lives of Nebraska's young children at risk.

Senators begin work on interim studies

by First Five Nebraska | May 10 2018

Nebraska Senators introduced 108 Interim Study resolutions at the end of the recent Legislative session. We've indentified those that have potential to affect early childhood issues and will keep you updated on their progress.

Happy 30th anniversary Nebraska Family Child Care Association!

by First Five Nebraska | May 3 2018

NFCCA promotes family child care as a profession, where child care providers can network, have a statewide voice in legislative matters and earn in-service training hours in early childhood education.

Nebraska Legislature: 2018 early childhood policy highlights

by First Five Nebraska | Apr 26 2018

The 105th Nebraska Legislature, Second Session, adjourned sine die April 18. To balance the state budget, Governor Ricketts introduced across-the-board cuts resulting in early childhood programs receiving a 2% cut for FY2018-2019 and a 4% cut the following year. Here's our session-end report detailing specific bills impacting early childhood this session.

Why you should read that book to a child one more time

by First Five Nebraska | Apr 12 2018

Do you feel dread when asked to read the same book to a young child over and over? Take heart, researchers say you're helping the child in important ways when you do.

Posts by: First Five Nebraska

Nebraska delegation attends Hunt Institute on early childhood

Why keeping kids learning and reading over the summer is so important

Nebraska’s Early Learning Guidelines revised

How fathers’ engagement contributes to their children’s development

2 new Sixpence grants connect child care providers, schools to promote quality early learning

Nebraska works toward an early childhood integrated data system

Healthy digital media use habits for babies, toddlers & preschoolers

Jen Goettemoeller departs First Five Nebraska

Senators begin work on interim studies

Happy 30th anniversary Nebraska Family Child Care Association!

Nebraska Legislature: 2018 early childhood policy highlights

Why you should read that book to a child one more time

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