Numerous funding and other resources are available to schools pursuing early childhood interventions that can close the achievement gap for Nebraska’s youngest at-risk learners.
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Our Public-Private Partnership Provides High-Quality Learning Experiences for Our Youngest Citizens
NHHS Director Courtney Phillips: Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services has begun to implement policies that incentivize child care providers to improve their program quality, meaning more children at risk who utilize these services may have access to the kinds of environments that close the achievement gap.
Read Aloud to a Child This Month
Governor Pete Ricketts has named November Read Aloud to a Child Month. Read Aloud Nebraska has some suggestions and recommended books for reading aloud to infants and toddlers.
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.
We Can Do This, Nebraska!
Part 3: I am particularly excited about the possibilities that exist for schools and communities in providing high-quality services to families with young children. In our school, in our communities and as a state I see three areas where we have tremendous opportunities to improve.
We Can Do This, Nebraska!
Part 2: As an educator and as a Nebraskan, I'm excited about the development of the Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska. I'm motivated by the Institute’s vision to “make Nebraska the best place in the nation to be a baby.” I want my community to be a part of that vision.
We Can Do This, Nebraska!
Part 1: At Bayard Public Schools we are pleased to be making progress in developing new capacities to serve the early childhood population of our community. However, we realize that we have much to learn and do to maximize opportunities for children and families in rural Nebraska.
Grandparents Day is Sunday
Everyone benefits when children have a close relationship with their grandparents.
Ready for Success: Helping Children Adjust to Kindergarten
Kindergarten is a time of change for families. The Nebraska Department of Education recommends these books to help children make a smooth transition.
Creating Environments that Support Early Skill Development
A young child’s environment impacts the ability to learn, and school or community spaces can be designed for optimal learning before children enter kindergarten.
UNL Extension: The Importance of Outdoor Experiences in the Primary Years
Daily experiences in natural environments can have immediate and long-lasting benefits for children.
Kindergarten is an Important Year in Students’ Lives
Kindergarten requires a unique approach to teaching that merges the education styles of preschool and the primary grades.