Connections for Kids training prepares students for early childhood careers
In the 2026–27 academic year, University of Nebraska–Lincoln undergraduate students may enroll in Connections for Kids — a series of five online courses focused on promoting young children’s social and emotional development.
‘Nurture Nebraska’ builds support for children’s social, emotional growth
Nurture Nebraska, part of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s TransformED initiative, aims to raise awareness of the importance of children’s social and emotional development.
Partner Q&A: Sami Bradley, Rooted in Relationships
TransformED partner Sami Bradley of Nebraska Children and Families Foundation (Rooted in Relationships) shares why Connections for Kids is vital to strengthening workforce practices, improving retention, and supporting positive outcomes for Nebraska’s children.
TransformED: Supporting Nebraska’s early childhood workforce, nurturing children
What is TransformED? Here’s an overview of this collaborative University of Nebraska–Lincoln initiative dedicated to promoting children’s social and emotional development.
Connections for Kids engages early childhood programs statewide
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.
‘Buzzworthy’ assessment tool measures children’s social and emotional growth
Researchers at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln are creating an innovative assessment tool to measure children’s social and emotional development. The tool integrates observations, classroom work samples and parent input — along with an interactive children’s storybook.
Early childhood leaders identify priorities to support social and emotional development
TransformED Community Partner-Researcher Roundtable brought research, practice and policy partners together to explore practitioners’ experiences in supporting children’s social and emotional development.