Newly released U.S. Census data show 62,729, 41% of Nebraska’s 153,696 children ages 0-5, are “at-risk” of failing at school.
U.S. Census: 41% of Nebraska’s Children Ages 0-5 are At Risk
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Posts by: First Five Nebraska
105th Nebraska Legislature, First Session, Convenes
The Nebraska Legislature convened the first session of the 105th Legislature yesterday. Senator Jim Scheer was elected Speaker, replacing Senator Galen Hadley whose term ended in December due to term limits.
A Look Back: Senator Kathy Campbell
Senator Kathy Campbell continues our blog series by term-limited senators looking back over their eight years in the Nebraska Legislature. Thank you for your service to Nebraska Senator Campbell.
Why Talking About Math With Kids Is Important
“Number talk” at home is a key predictor of children’s math achievement in school, yet many parents don’t speak enough about numbers with their children.
A Look Back: Senator Tanya Cook
This is part of a series of blog posts by Nebraska's term-limited senators. We thank them for their dedication and service to Nebraska. In this post, Senator Tanya Cook looks back on her eight years representing District 13.
Broken Bow Sixpence: A Model of Quality in Rural Nebraska
Broken Bow Sixpence and partners offer high-quality education to prepare children at risk for lifelong success.
The Science of Neglect
This short video from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University looks at the negative effects young children experience from neglect.
Today is ‘Read for the Record Day’
Read for the Record Day: the largest shared reading experience ever as people around the world are reading The Bear Ate Your Sandwich.
2016 Notable Children’s Books
The American Library Association has identified the best of the best in children's books for this year. These books are deemed “notable” because they exhibit venturesome creativity, and reflect and encourage children's interests in exemplary ways.
Plugged-In Parenting: How Parental Smartphone Use May Affect Kids
Mobile technology and the ability to receive work email and other communication around the clock has blurred the lines between work and home for many parents.
The Iron Triangle: Revenues Cover Per-Child Cost
If parent fees plus third-party payments don't equal the per-child cost, an early care and education program is losing money. The Iron Triangle was developed to illustrate how focusing on three key metrics can help care providers think strategically and practice strong fiscal management.
The Iron Triangle: Full Fee Collection
Early childhood care and education providers sometimes struggle financially, often due to challenges beyond their control. Louise Stoney and Libbie Poppick have developed The Iron Triangle which is comprised of three key metrics that can help providers make sound financial decisions for their businesses.