by Kyleigh Skaggs | Nov 18, 2025
PreSTAR Overview Preschool Science Talk in Action and Reflection (PreSTAR) is a professional development model to enhance early childhood science teaching and learning by providing educators with tools, resources and networking support. Funded by a grant from the...
by Kyleigh Skaggs | May 8, 2025
Sixpence Overview Sixpence supports high-quality early childhood programs serving Nebraska’s children from prenatal to age 3 through funding, guidance and local partnerships. Focused on early development and school readiness, Sixpence helps ensure every child has the...
by Kyleigh Skaggs | Sep 26, 2024
TransformED Overview TransformED is a University of Nebraska–Lincoln initiative to promote children’s social and emotional development. Collaborative efforts focus on enhancing early childhood education services, strengthening connections across systems and supporting...
by Kyleigh Skaggs | Apr 26, 2023
RESPECT Across Nebraska Overview RESPECT Across Nebraska is a collaboration among multiple institutions and communities dedicated to strengthening the state’s early childhood workforce by creating more accessible pathways to teacher preparation. Kindred’s Role...
by Kyleigh Skaggs | Sep 7, 2022
cyfs research network Overview The CYFS Research Network (CRN) is a dynamic tool that makes it easier to connect with Nebraska researchers, discover their expertise and explore their work. The network includes more than 100 CYFS Research Affiliates — faculty from...
