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High-Quality Outcomes Endure
New video from Dr. James Heckman addresses claims that the benefits children gain from high-quality early education diminish over time.
Nebraska Young Child Institute Set for June 27-28 in Kearney
Have you registered for the Nebraska Young Child Institute? The statewide conference for multidisciplinary professionals to connect on issues to improve the outcome of young children is set for June 27-28 in Kearney.
Legislature Adjourns Sine Die; Senators’ Bipartisan Support for Early Childhood Remains Strong
Our Legislative Highlights report summarizes bills affecting the early learning and development of our state's youngest learners.
It’s the Week of the Young Child
The Week of the Young Child is a time to focus on what we can do to create environments that meet the needs of young children at risk to promote their early learning and lay a foundation for lifelong success.
Building a Baby’s Brain: From a Dirt Road to a Superhighway
Babies’ brains are not little sponges waiting for someone to pour information into them. They are built during the earliest years through very specific kinds of interactions.
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.
Focus on Reading
March and April are reading months — check out the many promotions aimed at reading to children from birth.
Thank You, Nebraska
As many of you may know, today is my last day at First Five Nebraska.
U.S. Census 2014 American Community Survey Completed
New Census data allows comparisons of five-year segments for the first time.
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.
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.