November 4, 2026
Inside New Haven's Rent-Free Housing Model for Child Care Teachers
In 2019, the Friends Center began planning what would become its rent-free First Home, First Teacher initiative, an attempt to solve one piece of the early childhood workforce recruitment and retention crisis.
October 30, 2026
New Buffett Institute Graduate Scholars Tackle Early Childhood Issues With Their Research
On Oct. 12, the 2026–27 Scholars, their faculty mentors, and friends gathered at the Buffett Institute to share their research projects, answer questions, and connect with Institute staff.
October 23, 2026
5 Ways Emerging Technology Could Transform Early Childhood Education
This year's Nebraska VR Network for Education & Research (NeVRNER) Annual Meeting was held on Oct. 8, and Dalhia Lloyd had the opportunity to listen and learn from others but also share more about the Institute's work. Here are her five takeaways.
October 14, 2026
Nebraska Head Start Teachers Turn Talk into a Tool for Early Literacy
In Head Start classrooms across Nebraska, a small, cassette-shaped device tucked inside purple vests worn by young children is helping students and teachers build critical early language and literacy skills.
October 13, 2026
National School Leaders Explore Omaha's Early Childhood Approach
Education leaders from across the country gathered in Omaha Oct. 7–9 to learn how local school districts are working together to strengthen early childhood education and support children and families.
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