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The Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska believes all children deserve the opportunity to develop, learn, and succeed in life.
Omaha, NE
Joined December 2015
The Buffett Institute and the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska hosted leaders from more than 40 sovereign Tribal Nations and communities to develop a blueprint for Native American children and families. Read our new story:
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See how communities in Nebraska are creating their own tailor-made solutions to child care shortages in this story from @NebPublicMedia:
nebraskapublicmedia.org
Data shows a need for more than 12,000 child care spots across Nebraska. Child care leaders see engagement from most, if not all, stakeholders in the community as a common denominator of success.
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RT @WeCareforKidsNE: From the Panhandle to the Missouri River, We Care for Kids Campaign Partners power our work. We recently added the 150β¦.
nebraskacaresforkids.org
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RT @ESUCC: πShoutout to Andrew Easton & #TheGoodLifeEDU for receiving this awesome feedback! π .Thoughtful conversations. Relevant topics.β¦.
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Congratulations to @JSchwartzMPS, who was recently named the 2025 Nebraska Superintendent of the Year by @NCSAToday. We appreciate his partnership and support of early learning!
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π @NAEYC's new book, "The Intentional Teacher, Third Edition," is out, and the Buffett Institute's @SchmidtkeAmy served as editor! . This updated edition helps teachers use intentional learning experiences that focus on what children need to learn:
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RT @reachoutandread: A book handed to a baby during a well-child visit = a window into development, a spark for connection, and the start oβ¦.
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New policy brief: States like Connecticut, New Mexico, and Montana are investing in early childhood education by establishing dedicated child care trust funds and endowments. Read now:
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.@OPS_Castelar recently hosted a bilingual storytime to strengthen connections between local child care providers and community schools. They welcomed nearly 50 children from Patty's Childcare Center in South Omaha for a morning full of early literacy, joy, and imagination.
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πππ: Join us for Tuesday Talks, Aug. 5, 1:30p CT. This is a 1-hour, providers-only Zoom conversation whβ¦.
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Last week, the Institute's Board of Advisors, a group of national early childhood experts, met in Omaha to review the Institute's progress and goals. A dinner at @unmc allowed us to share the impact of our work with partners like @u_nebraska, @LearnComm, and more.
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What do Nebraskan likely voters think about child care? Check out a new story from the @NE_Examiner that includes interviews with our own @WalterGilliam, state policymakers, and @FirstFiveNebr.
nebraskaexaminer.com
A new Nebraska GOP-focused poll explores views on child care, and an advocate hopes it will spark more support for resources.
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Child care is expensive and in short supply, and Nebraska parents are feeling the burden. @OWHnews has been printing Public Pulse letters about readers' experiences with child care. Check Sunday's paper for more.
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RT @unmc_mmi: π’News Highlight.Alice Shillingsburg, PhD, BCBA-D, Munroe-Meyer Institute, answers: What do I do if my childβs daycare suggestβ¦.
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Learn about the economic case for child care at this year's Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference in Kearney, Neb. Economist @RobGrunewald will be the keynote speaker. Register here:
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Congratulations to @JSchwartzMPS, a great leader and committed partner in our Superintendents' Early Childhood Plan work.
At today's awards luncheon, Millard Public Schools superintendent Dr. John Schwartz was named the 2025-26 NASA Nebraska Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Schwartz will accept his award at the State Education Conference in November. Congratulations. Dr. Schwartz! #NCSAAdmin25
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Cailin Daly Dejillas, director of human rights and relations, and Jennifer Rodriguez, community relations and outreach coordinator, from @OmahaOfficial recently met with Buffett Institute leaders @WalterGilliam and Renee Wessels. We're always excited to share our expertise!
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RT @UNL_CYFS: #EarlyChildhood educators in Nebraska are joining the first-ever study of Connections for Kidsβan educational approach focuseβ¦.
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.@HeadStartgov is celebrating 60 years of providing quality #ECE. One program in Dodge County, Neb. has served 6,000 children and families since receiving its first grant in 1965. Check out the impact:
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RT @UofNE_President: Excited to be back on the road this week for my next set of summer community visits. We spent this morning with the @Pβ¦.
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