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...

Early childhood leaders identify priorities to support social and emotional development

by Kyleigh Skaggs | May 22, 2025 | Collaboration and Community

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s TransformED initiative, in partnership with the Nebraska Academy for Early Childhood Research, hosted a virtual Community Partner-Researcher Roundtable on May 13. The event brought together leaders from Nebraska’s early...