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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.
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.
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.
Building Literacy with Lullabies: A Message from Two Grandmothers
In honor of Grandparents Day this coming Sunday, we’d like to share an article on building literacy through music and poetry written by two grandmas who worked in the early childhood field for 30 years.
September Is Library Card Sign-Up Month
Introducing children to libraries early in their lives helps create a habit of lifelong learning.
‘Ag in the Classroom’ Engages Students in Learning about Agriculture
Beginning in kindergarten, Ag in the Classroom gives Nebraska students hands-on, experiential learning about the importance of agriculture to our state.
A Look Back: Senator Colby Coash
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 Colby Coash looks back at his eight years representing District 27.