Buffett Institute

Start Early. Start well.

Early Childhood Teacher Turnover in Nebraska

A research brief by the Buffett Institute examines teacher turnover in the state's early care and education settings. Data for the brief were drawn from the Nebraska Early Childhood Workforce Survey. MORE

Five Year Report

A new report presents a by-the-numbers profile and the details of who we are and what we've accomplished in our first five years. MORE

2018-19 Professional Development for All

PD for All is a groundbreaking series of free professional development workshops open to all early childhood professionals who serve young children, birth through Grade 3, in the Omaha metro area. Many of the presentations and other materials from the first 2018-19 institute on Sept. 20 are now available. MORE

No Small Matter: A Film Screening and Discussion

A series of 21 film screenings and forums with early childhood providers and teachers will be held across Nebraska in January and February. MORE

Thriving Children, Families, and Communities: The Role of Early Childhood Programs

Seven statewide organizations hosted a daylong session Sept. 17 in Kearney to connect community leaders with early childhood resources and learning. Videos, presentations, and other materials from the event are now available.

The mission of The Buffett Early Childhood Institute is to transform the lives of young children by improving their learning and development.

Who we are

We are an innovative research, practice, and policy institute of the University of Nebraska.

We harness the multidisciplinary resources of all four campuses of the university to promote the development and learning of children from birth through age 8. Our efforts are focused especially on children who are vulnerable because of poverty, abuse, or developmental delays. MORE

What We Do

We put knowledge that exists into action to improve children's learning and development.

We transform early childhood development and education through applied research, professional preparation for early childhood educators and providers, public policy, and outreach. MORE

Why We Do It

Research teaches us all that the most effective time to affect a child's future is from birth through age 8.

We believe all children deserve the opportunity to develop, learn, and succeed in life. And we know that the earliest years are the best time to help children build a strong foundation for long-term success. MORE

Current Initiatives

Superintendents' Early Childhood Plan PD for All

A groundbreaking series of free professional development workshops open to all early childhood professionals who serve young children, birth to Grade 3, in the Omaha metro area. MORE

Buffett Institute Graduate Scholars

The Buffett Scholars program awards 1-year fellowships worth up to $25,000 to University of Nebraska doctoral students who are conducting research about young children and their families. MORE

Nebraska Early Childhood Workforce Survey

A survey of teachers and early education professionals who work in licensed home-based and licensed center-based programs, and Kindergarten and elementary school classrooms is the first of its kind in Nebraska. MORE

News Releases

January 17, 2019

New Analysis Reveals High Turnover Rate Among Nebraska's Early Childhood Teachers
December 11, 2018

Buffett Institute Releases Report on Its First Five Years
October 01, 2018

Buffett Institute Appoints Associate Executive Director for Operations

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Events

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2018-19 PD for All Second Institute

Omaha, Neb.

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“For children at risk, early childhood programs are nothing less than a lifeline to success.”

DR. SAMUEL J. MEISELS, FOUNDING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Nebraska’s Children in Need

The Buffett Early Childhood Institute's work begins in our home state, where the need for high-quality early childhood programs and services is urgent and growing.