A team with the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools housed within CEHS which has received federal funding to study NE early childhood practices and policies was also chosen to lead the project’s national research network. The team includes Lisa Knoche (purple dress), Iheoma Iruka (red scarf), Greg Welch (grey shirt), Sue Sheridan (grey blazer), Mark DeKraai (glasses) and Jim Bovaird ( plaid sweater). January 14, 2016. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communications
Nebraska leads Early Learning Network
The U.S. Department of Education awarded $6.5 million to the university to shape Nebraska’s early childhood practices and policies, while leading a national network committed to improving children’s outcomes. The multi-institutional Early Learning Network seeks to understand what’s needed to close the achievement gap and sustain positive outcomes for disadvantaged children. Watch the video.
