If a parent reads to a child just 15 minutes a day starting at birth, by kindergarten, they will have shared 456.25 hours of reading together. The benefits for the child include a larger vocabulary, plus the security and confidence that result from a parent's one-on-one attention.
FFN Announces 2026-27 Nebraska Early Childhood Policy Leadership Academy Class
First Five Nebraska has announced the newest members of the Nebraska Early Childhood Policy Leadership Academy (PLA), who will participate in the 2026–27 program beginning in October and concluding in March 2027. First Five Nebraska, a founding initiative of Early...


