RESPECT Across Nebraska logo with photo of a teacher and toddler playing with blocks. Prior Learning Assessments Webinar.

On March 30, the RESPECT Across Nebraska team brought together participants from across the U.S. for a webinar exploring how prior learning assessments (PLA) can strengthen pathways into #EarlyChildhood degree programs.

Missed it? Learn more & watch the recording: 🔗 go.unl.edu/xq79

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Nebraska faces a critical shortage of mental health practitioners — and money may be a big factor.

Mun Yuk Chin, @unlincoln.bsky.social counseling psychology, is leading a study examining how financial stress develops and affects practitioners’ work.

🔗 cyfs.unl.edu/news/?p=8008

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Video is now available from the March 9 NAECR Knowledge event: "Where Should Your Data Live? Choosing a Public Data Repository."

▶️ Learn more & watch the recording: cyfs.unl.edu/news/?p=7990

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RESPECT Across Nebraska PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENTS WEBINAR: Expanding Access in Early Childhood Education MARCH 30 1:00 P.M. CDT. Four panelist photos.

TODAY: @unlincoln.bsky.social early childhood leaders are hosting a webinar on Prior Learning Assessments — a way for experienced educators to earn college credit for what they already know.

📅 March 30 | 1–2:30 pm CDT

Still time to register! ➡️ respectacrossnebraska.org/prior-learni... #NUforNE

Short on time but curious about the important research happening at the University of #Nebraska?

▶️ CYFS research affiliate Pam Bazis, UNL Special Education and Communication Disorders, shares how her work is improving #literacy in Nebraska.

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Cochlear implants can transform lives — but successful outcomes aren't guaranteed for those w/ hearing loss. That's why Nebraska researcher Yingying Wang is working to identify the best candidates for the procedure.

Read full story ›› cyfs.unl.edu/news/?p=7979

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Check out the latest "Research InFocus" for quick snapshots of life-changing social, behavioral & educational research conducted in partnership with CYFS. 📸

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University of Nebraska–Lincoln researcher Alex Mason, professor of child, youth & family studies, and CYFS, is leading a collaboration with Boystown to better understand the nature of #resilience among youth in residential care.

🔗 cyfs.unl.edu/news/?p=7987

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CYFS Signature Research Impact Program. Notice of Intent due: Feb. 16, 2026. Magnifying glass icon.

University of #Nebraska faculty: Do you conduct social, behavioral or educational research that impacts Nebraskans? Your work could be supported through the CYFS Signature Research Impact Program.

📅 NOIs due Feb. 16.

Details: cyfs.unl.edu/news/?p=7960 🔗

#NUforNE #ResearchMatters #GlowBigRed

CCFL's Training Collaborative partners with organizations to deliver evidence-based training for service professionals.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/LtI450Y3ZMF

#ChildWellbeing #FamilyWellbeing #Reflecting #Reimagining #Possibilities #WeAreCCFL #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL #UNL #NUforNE

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CCFL 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨 by providing resources and expertise to helping professionals. Along with national projects, CCFL offers services or training in all 93 counties in Nebraska. https://ow.ly/xY7450Y1qJQ

#ChildWellbeing #FamilyWellbeing #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL #UNL #NUforNE

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CCFL is grateful for our dedicated faculty, staff, and students who are 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨 to improve systems and outcomes for children and families. https://go.unl.edu/rsf2

#Gratitude #Reflecting #Reimagining #Possibilities #ChildWellbeing #FamilyWellbeing #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL #UNL #NUforNE

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Check out the latest "Research InFocus" for quick snapshots of life-changing social, behavioral & educational research conducted in partnership with CYFS. 📸

👉 January 2026 newsletter ›› conta.cc/4pI3CWn
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We're hiring! Proposal development coordinator. Learn more at employment.unl.edu. Typing on laptops.

We're hiring! 📣 CYFS is seeking a proposal development coordinator to join our team. To learn more about this opportunity and apply, visit: employment.unl.edu/postings/98881

#HigherEd #ResearchJobs #NebraskaJobs #NUforNE #LNK #NowHiring #UNLCEHS

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CCFL is grateful for the exceptional leadership that Director Eve Brank and Associate Director Christine Henningsen bring to our work 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨.

Hear from them here: https://ow.ly/wSQP50XT2aR

#Gratitude #Reflecting #Reimagining #Possibilities #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL #UNL #NUforNE

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Since launching in 2022, Get SET Nebraska has expanded and continued to support #specialeducation teachers and administrators statewide.

Learn more about the program in the latest issue of "NCSA Today," published by the Nebraska Council of School Administrators.

🔗 go.unl.edu/mprv #NUforNE

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We are pleased to share CCFL’s annual report! As we reflect on the past year, we want to thank you for supporting our work helping the helpers. Looking ahead, we renew our dedication and reimagine the possibilities of what we can accomplish together in 2026. https://ow.ly/Ey4Q50XGAnV #UNL #NUforNE

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We are thankful for our collaborative partners and a community committed to helping one another. Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🍂🧡🍁
#Thankful #Collaboration #Community #NUforNE #ChildWellbeing #FamilyWellbeing #HelpingTheHelpersCCFL

Pictured from left: Lisa Knoche, CYFS co-director; Jennifer Nelson, interim vice chancellor for research and innovation; Amanda Prokasky, senior research specialist; and Amanda Witte, CYFS research associate professor.

CYFS team members were all smiles at today's Nebraska Research Days Faculty Recognition Breakfast, hosted by @unlresearch.bsky.social. The event highlighted this year's successes in research, scholarship and creative activity.

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Strong reading skills are one of the best predictors of lifelong success. 📚

WORDS Plus — led by CYFS affiliate Pamela Bazis (UNL Special Education & Comm Disorders) — is helping advance Nebraska’s statewide #literacy goals.

Learn how: 🔗 cyfs.unl.edu/news/?p=7788

#NUforNE #UNL #ResearchDays

Research team members include, from left, Kevin Pitt, Grace Fowler, Elena Butler and James Sawall.

Children with severe speech and physical impairments often struggle to share their thoughts — but new research is offering hope.

CYFS affiliate Kevin Pitt (UNL SECD) is developing brain-based tools that could transform how children with SSPIs communicate.

🔗 cyfs.unl.edu/news/?p=7840 #NUforNE

Short on time but curious about the life-changing research happening at the U. of #Nebraska?

▶️ In under 2 min., CYFS research affiliate Mackenzie Savaiano, UNL Special Education & Comm Disorders, shares how her work is improving outcomes for students who are visually impaired or deafblind. #NUforNE

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Check out the latest "Research InFocus!" 📸

This newsletter offers snapshots of high-impact social, behavioral and educational research making a positive difference in Nebraska. ›› conta.cc/4qQ9AWH

Stay connected ›› cyfs.unl.edu/cyfs/mailing...

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We’re excited to share CYFS' 2024–25 Annual Report! Explore high-impact social, behavioral and educational research conducted in partnership with CYFS — work that’s making a positive difference for Nebraskans.

🔗 go.unl.edu/cyfs-2025

#UNLresearch #NUforNE #UNLCEHS

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TOMORROW: Join us for an informal 10th anniversary celebration for the Nebraska Academy for Early Childhood Research. 🎉

📅 Oct. 28 | 8:30–10 a.m.
📍227 CPEH, #UNLCEHS

Learn more about NAECR's 10-year milestone & register for the event. ›› naecr.unl.edu/10-year #NUforNE

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💛 It’s We Care for Kids Week! 💛

Caring about quality early childhood education for all families = caring for Nebraska’s future! Learn more at nebraskacaresforkids.org.

#NUforNE #PorTodosLosNiños #ECE #EarlyChildhood

NAECR: Celebrating 10 years of Research, Collaboration and Positive Impacts For 10 years, the Nebraska Academy for Early Childhood Research has advanced high-quality early childhood research and collaboration at the University of Nebraska. Founded…

NAECR is 10! 🎉 Since 2015, the Nebraska Academy for Early Childhood Research has advanced research and collaboration across the University of Nebraska.

Join us in celebrating a decade of #ECE research, collaboration and positive impacts!

🔗 naecr.unl.edu/10-year #NUforNE
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2025-26 NAECR's Policy Fellows. Strengthening connections between research and policy. Photos of 6 early childhood researchers displayed in a row. Nebraska Academy for Early Childhood Research and First Five Nebraska logos.

Meet the 2025-26 NAECR's Policy Fellows! 🎉

In partnership with First Five Nebraska, these six early childhood researchers from across the University of #Nebraska will build meaningful connections to inform their work and help bridge the research–policy gap.

🔗 cyfs.unl.edu/news/?p=7539 #NUforNE

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Calling all U. of #Nebraska early childhood researchers!

Join us for "NAECR Knowledge: Five Ways to Use AI in Your Research Workflows." 📅 Oct. 7, 12 p.m., Virtual

🔗 Learn more & register: naecr.unl.edu/training/upc...

#ThrivingChildren #NUforNE #ECE

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We're keeping Nebraska research in focus! 📸 Our bi-monthly newsletter offers snapshots of life-changing social, behavioral & educational research conducted in partnership w/ CYFS.

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