What Is The Early Childhood Education Smorgasbord All About?

Buffett Early Childhood Fund, established in 2005, aims to create a nation where every child can thrive in their first five years. The fund invests in early childhood practice, policy, and science to improve systems and create structural change for all young children and families. The Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska is a four-campus, multidisciplinary research, practice, policy, and outreach center dedicated to improving the lives of young children.

The institute believes that children are born learning and partners with colleagues across the University of Nebraska, the state, and the nation to ensure access to early care. The institute’s mission is to transform the lives of young children by improving their learning and development. Over 150 high-quality scientific studies from around the world demonstrate that starting early can have major short- and long-term benefits.

The Buffett Early Childhood Institute at NU aims to improve the skills and well-being of those working with children from birth through Grade 3 by ensuring they have the professional support they need. They partner with early childhood professionals to develop and deliver research-based professional development opportunities that equip educators with the tools needed to improve their work.

The institute also focuses on promoting the development and learning of children from birth through age 8, focusing especially on those who are at risk due to various factors. The fund’s vision, mission, and approach resources are a promise to keep its vision, mission, and approach resources in mind.