Connections for Kids training prepares students for early childhood careers

by Dana Ludvik | Feb 19, 2026 | Collaboration and Community

UNL Children’s Center educator plays with two toddlers. Photo courtesy of Jacht Agency. New Undergraduate Courses | Enroll Fall 2026 University of Nebraska–Lincoln students will soon have access to new online courses designed to provide career-ready training in...

‘Nurture Nebraska’ builds support for children’s social, emotional growth

by Dana Ludvik | Dec 9, 2025 | Collaboration and Community

Nurture Nebraska vinyl art installation at the Lincoln airport raises awareness of the importance of children’s social and emotional development. All photos courtesy of Changmin Yan. This holiday season, a new statewide campaign is reminding Nebraskans that the...

Partner Q&A: Sami Bradley, Rooted in Relationships

by Dana Ludvik | Sep 26, 2025 | Collaboration and Community

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s TransformED research initiative brings together university, state and community partners with a shared goal: to promote children’s social and emotional development. A key piece of this work is Connections for Kids — an educational...

TransformED: Supporting Nebraska’s early childhood workforce, nurturing children

by Dana Ludvik | Aug 18, 2025 | News & Updates

The years from birth to age 8 are crucial for children’s growth and learning. Along with expanding their vocabulary and learning to count, this is a key period for children to develop social and emotional skills that are linked to better school performance and...

Connections for Kids engages early childhood programs statewide

by Dana Ludvik | Jul 22, 2025 | Innovative Practices

Early childhood educators across Nebraska are joining the first study of Connections for Kids — an educational approach focused on strengthening children’s social and emotional development. Connections for Kids is part of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s...