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Children are Born Learning

At the Buffett Early Childhood Institute, we believe children are born learning. We partner with colleagues across the University of Nebraska, the state, and nation to ensure that all children and families have access to the quality early learning experiences they need to grow and thrive.

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Transforming Early Care and Education

We conduct collaborative research to deepen understanding about early care and education, and we develop innovative, research-based solutions on behalf of all young children, their families, and the educators who work with them.

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We join forces with civic leaders, the business community, philanthropists, and nonprofit organizations to share—and put into action—the best of what is known about early learning and development.

For Communities

For Communities

We join forces with civic leaders, the business community, philanthropists, and nonprofit organizations to share—and put into action—the best of what is known about early learning and development.

We partner with early childhood professionals to develop and deliver research-based professional development opportunities that equip educators with the tools, practices, and support they need to reach our youngest learners.

For Educators

For Educators

We partner with early childhood professionals to develop and deliver research-based professional development opportunities that equip educators with the tools, practices, and support they need to reach our youngest learners.

We work side-by-side with local superintendents, principals, early childhood educators, and community partners to connect young children and their families with quality early care, education, and support from birth onwards.

For Schools

For Schools

We work side-by-side with local superintendents, principals, early childhood educators, and community partners to connect young children and their families with quality early care, education, and support from birth onwards.

Featured Stories

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Buffett Early Childhood Institute to Expand Research Capabilities with National Workforce Registry Alliance Merger

Combined, the two organizations will be able to offer an unprecedented level of research, data analysis, and insight into the nation’s early childhood workforce, creating new opportunities to craft stronger child care policies nationwide.

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Diaper Banks and Parenting Groups: Nebraska Early Childhood Cadre Members are Making an Impact

Over the past three years, Nebraska Early Childhood Workforce Leadership Cadre members have been designing and implementing projects that help solve an early childhood-related need in their community. These “impact projects” are designed to be a culmination of members’ ideas and what they have learned through the Cadre.

University of Nebraska System President Discusses Importance of Early Childhood Education at Huskers Halftime Show

University of Nebraska System President Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold discussed the work of the Buffett Early Childhood Institute, the benefits of early childhood education, and the role the University of Nebraska plays in preparing new teachers during the President's Halftime Show with Huskers Radio Network on Nov. 16. 

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News & Events

Oct 21, 2024
Buffett Institute Director of Policy Linda Smith Receives CDA Advocate Award
Oct 16, 2024
Buffett Early Childhood Institute to Expand Research Capabilities with National Workforce Registry Alliance (NWRA) Merger
Oct 15, 2024
Buffett Institute Executive Director Walter Gilliam Receives Research Trailblazer Award
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is the average annual return on investments for high-quality, birth-to-5 education

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are the years when the brain is developing most rapidly

72%

of children in Nebraska who are under the age of 6 live in homes where all adults work

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