CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit logo. Session Spotlight. Photo of Changmin Yan, Ph.D., University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Presentation title: Connect. Feel. Belong.: Igniting Statewide Social and Emotional Development Conversations.

#ECSummit26 Session Spotlight! 🔦

Changmin Yan, UNL College of Journalism & Mass Comms, will discuss the Nurture Nebraska campaign at the 2026 CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit, 4/28. Discover how it’s sparking conversations around kids' social & emotional skills.

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CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit logo. Session Spotlight. Photo of Alexandra Daro, Ph.D., Buffett Early Childhood Institute. Presentation title: Burnout in Early Childhood Education: Relationships with Age, Role and Experience.

#ECSummit26 Session Spotlight! 🔦

Alexandra Daro, Buffett Early Childhood Institute, will discuss educator burnout @ CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit, 4/28. Learn about the critical role of mental health in strengthening Nebraska's #ECE workforce.

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Session Spotlight. Photo of Kailey Snyder, Ph.D., University of Nebraska at Omaha Presentation title: Smart Start Backpack Initiative: Supporting the Transition to Kindergarten.

#ECSummit26 Session Spotlight! 🔦

Kailey Snyder, @unomaha.edu, will discuss the Smart Start Backpack Initiative at the CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit on April 28. Discover how the findings can support family-centered kindergarten transitions.

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Session Spotlight. Photo of Philip Lai, Ph.D. University of Nebraska at Kearney. Presentation title: Knowledge Network for Early Childhood Workforce (KNEW) Project in Rural Nebraska.

#ECSummit26 Session Spotlight! 🔦 Philip Lai (@unkearney.bsky.social) will discuss the KNEW Project @ CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit, 4/28. This session explores how a community-driven effort is strengthening the #ECE workforce in rural Nebraska.

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Session Spotlight. Photo of Dawn Davis, Ph.D. University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Presentation title: Practices to Support Children Involved with the Child Welfare System.

#ECSummit26 Session Spotlight! 🔦 Dawn Davis, @ccfl.unl.edu, will share practices to support youth in Nebraska's child welfare system at the CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit, 4/28. This session offers key workforce insights to strengthen services.

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Session Spotlight. Photo of Abbie Raikes, Ph.D. University of Nebraska Medical Center. Presentation title: Child Care Cost, Access and Child Development: Kidsights Data 2025 Findings.

#ECSummit26 Session Spotlight! 🔦 We’re excited to hear Abbie Raikes (@unmc.bsky.social) present on Kidsights Data at this year’s CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit, 4/28. This session explores child care access, cost & links to child development.

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CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit by March 2. Call for Presentations and Posters. Stick figure person standing next to podium.

Deadline extended! ⏳ Presentation and poster proposals for the 2026 CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit are due Monday, March 2. Don't miss this chance to share your innovative research with partners from across Nebraska.

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CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit. Logo of adult and child silhouette with stars. Registration Open. Register by March 30, 2026. Learn more at cyfs.unl.edu/ecs. Outline of person and plus symbol.

Registration is now open for the 2026 CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit, 4/28 in Lincoln!

This event brings together Nebraska's #earlychildhood partners to share new research & practices that make a difference for kids.

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CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit! Call for Presentations and Posters. Proposals due by Feb. 23, 2026. Learn more at cyfs.unl.edu/ecs

Now accepting proposals for the CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit! University of Nebraska faculty and grad students are invited to submit presentation + poster proposals.

📅 Deadline: Feb. 23, 2026

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Calendar icon with Save the date. CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit logo. Tuesday, April 28, Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center.

Save the date! 📅 The 8th biennial CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit is set for April 28, 2026 in #LNK.

Big thanks to our co-sponsors:
• @unlresearch.bsky.social
• UNL College of Education & Human Sciences
• Buffett Early Childhood Institute
• First Five Nebraska

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