UNK faculty partner with Buffett Institute to boost early literacy in Nebraska

The pilot study will involve 40 Head Start teachers and approximately 320 children.

Teaching From the Heart: UNK grad Cheyenne Fitzgerald creates a caring start for Bertrand preschoolers

"I want to be the foundation of their learning."

Shared Solutions: UNK program builds statewide partnerships to strengthen, expand early childhood education

"Without access to quality child care, families may be forced to leave their rural communities."

Thompson, Lai named community chairs for early childhood education at University of Nebraska at Kearney

They will lead UNK’s efforts in early care and education – an area of critical need…

UNK part of $1.3M project to boost early literacy in Nebraska

"This grant supports UNK’s ongoing work preparing the early childhood workforce, especially in rural areas."

‘This must change’: UNK initiative targets state’s early childhood workforce shortage

Sen. Deb Fischer called the program “an investment in Nebraska’s next generation.”