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Ready for Success: What Families Want to Know About Starting School in Nebraska
What will kindergarten be like? How do I know if my child is ready? How can we prepare for the first day? These questions and more are addressed in “Ready for Success: What Families Want to Know About Starting School in Nebraska” published by the Nebraska Department of Education.
The Day Mrs. Peatrow Visited Kindergarten
Kindergarten teachers say they recognize very early which children will succeed in school and who will struggle. The early years matter—the kinds of experiences and environments our youngest children encounter determine their path—it’s up to the adults in their lives to make sure that path is a solid one.
A Business Strategy for Nebraska’s Babies
Founding CEO of the Nebraska Early Learning Collaborative, Shannon Cotsoradis: Shared services among early care and education providers can be part of the solution to providing cost-effective, high-quality care.
Malala Speaks at Girls Inc. Lunch in Omaha
Malala tells her inspiring story about the importance of education, confidence, bravery and persistence.
Early Childhood Education Is Designated a ‘Teacher Shortage’ Area in Nebraska
New changes in education regulations make it easier for aspiring early childhood teachers or teachers seeking additional endorsements without getting a Master's degree to participate in two forgivable loan programs aimed at growing and retaining a high-quality teacher workforce in Nebraska.
Step Up to Quality Celebrates 2nd Anniversary
Nebraska's early childhood quality rating and improvement system works to improve early care and education quality for Nebraska's youngest children.
Nebraska Young Child Institute Holds Inaugural Conference
For two days this week, Nebraska attorneys, judges, caseworkers, home visitors, early childhood educators and others who work from prevention to intervention came together for the first time to discuss and learn about improving outcomes for our youngest children.
Child Trends: Five Ways Fathers Matter
Father’s Day is a time to pause and think about the many ways that dads make a difference in their children’s lives.
A Look Back: Senator Beau McCoy
This is the first in 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 Beau McCoy looks back at his eight years representing District 39.
Explore Nebraska this Summer
Looking for a family-friendly adventure? Check out the 2016 Nebraska Passport program.
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.