Nurture Nebraska wins national public relations award
The Nurture Nebraska campaign, part of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s TransformED initiative, earned a national award for its efforts to promote early childhood social and emotional development.
Nurture Nebraska reaches statewide audience at ‘Thriving Children’ conference
Student leaders from Jacht Agency showcased the ongoing Nurture Nebraska campaign at the 2026 Thriving Children, Families and Communities Conference in Kearney.
Connections for Kids: Educator Perspectives
What are Nebraska educators saying about Connections for Kids? In Fall 2025, the TransformED team partnered with program leaders and educators to launch a two-year study to test and refine the approach in 100 center- and school-based classrooms statewide.
TransformED team sparks conversations at early childhood research summit
Members of the TransformED initiative participated in the 2026 CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit on April 28 at Nebraska Innovation Campus, highlighting efforts to support young children’s social and emotional development.
Nurture Nebraska gives Huskers real-world experience, provides statewide impact
A statewide campaign is giving Huskers hands-on learning experiences while raising awareness about the importance of supporting children’s social and emotional development. Nurture Nebraska, part of the TransformED initiative, recently earned three Prism Awards from the Lincoln chapter of the American Marketing Association.
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.