Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska

There's still time to register for the Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference! Attendees will hear from a dynamic keynote panel featuring state and regional leaders from the business, early childhood advocacy, and rural research fields who will discuss practical approaches to child care challenges. Panelists include: —Shoshanah Inwood, The Ohio State University associate professor —Bryan Slone, Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry president —Sarah Taylor Vanover, Kentucky Youth Advocates policy and research director —Linda Smith (moderator), Buffett Institute director of policy Registration closes on Sept. 9: https://lnkd.in/grwaADiF #ThrivingChildren2024

Want to interview, collaborate with, or request a presentation from one of the Buffett Institute’s early childhood experts? Check out the Experts section on our new website: https://lnkd.in/g4wR5FTe

The Buffett Institute went to the Nebraska State Fair! Our staff had a blast spreading the word about the We Care for Kids early childhood campaign. (The baby pigs were an added bonus.) If you're headed to the fair this weekend, stop by the booth and say hi, or visit nebraskacaresforkids.org to get involved and learn how quality early care and education sets kids up for success. #NebraskaCaresforKids

Guess who stopped by the Buffett Institute? Founding Executive Director Samuel Meisels! Sam retired from the Institute in 2023, and we're happy to report he's doing well. Read more about Sam's long career in early childhood development and education, including his leadership at the Institute: https://lnkd.in/gMcDssCX

Nebraska families need affordable child care, and new child care tax credits can benefit parents, employers, and more. Learn more about the tax credit program, who's eligible, and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/gmscUqhw

When you register for the Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference on Sept. 17, you get access to in-depth breakout sessions on topics like: —The business side of child care —Retaining and recruiting the early childhood workforce —Child care tax credits —Philanthropic funding in early childhood —How businesses and employers can meet the needs of working parents Register now (it's free!) and keep checking the Thriving Children website as additional speakers, panels, and breakout sessions are announced: https://lnkd.in/grwaADiF

Walter Gilliam will deliver a keynote address today at #IDIO2024. Share your takeaways if you're attending!

Congratulations to the University of Nebraska at Omaha on receiving its first-ever National Endowment for the Arts grant! The grant will fund a School of Music project that will bring Lakota culture and music to K-12 students. The project team will work alongside Lakota culture bearers to create music and educational materials, which educators can use in the classroom. https://lnkd.in/gSJCMRQq #NUforNE

ICYMI: On a new “Heart to Heart" episode, President Gold was joined by Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska executive director Dr. Walter Gilliam for a discussion on early childhood needs in Nebraska and how institute research is helping solve complex problems in early education. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gxEdPsq7

Members of the Buffett Institute and the Nebraska Department of Education Office of Early Childhood are hard at work developing tools to help school districts enhance their early childhood programs. When we combine talent and resources, children, families, and teachers benefit!