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…

Nebraska communities come together to expand early childhood education in state

"At the end of the day, we’re all on Team Nebraska."

‘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.”

UNK receives $2M in federal funding to address state’s early childhood workforce shortage

The initiative focuses on recruitment and retention, as well as networking and professional development.

Cause and Effect: Philip Lai studies brain’s connection to communication, behavior

Lai, whose sister suffered a perinatal stroke as a baby, focuses on how children with neurodevelopmental…