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Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools: Our mission is to make a positive difference in people’s lives through research in the social, behavioral and educational sciences. https://cyfs.unl.edu/
University of Nebraska researchers: Collaborate with the MAP Academy! Faculty from all campuses and disciplines may apply for the 2025-26 Applied Analytics & Data Infrastructure (AADI) Catalyst Program. Details ›› go.unl.edu/aadi
▶️ Watch to learn more about MAP Academy! vimeo.com/1060256092?f...
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@unlincoln.bsky.social's TransformED initiative brings together university, state & community partners to promote children’s social and emotional development. 💬 In a new Q&A blog, Sami Bradley, NE Children & Families Foundation, shares insights on the partnership.
🔗 bit.ly/4pKlUaJ #GrandChallenges
Short on time but curious about life-changing research happening at the U. of #Nebraska? ▶️ In ~1 min., CYFS affiliate
Ciara Ousley describes her work to enhance quality of life for autistic children and those w/ other developmental disabilities.
👉 Learn more ›› conta.cc/4fQkoPO #UNLCEHS #Autism
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
Person working on laptop. NAECR Knowledge: Five Ways to Use AI in Your Research Workflows Effective Online Data Collection. Oct. 7, 11 12pm CDT, Virtual
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
NeMTSS, NDE and CYFS logos. Now Hiring. Integrated Support Specialist Region 3. Apply online at employment.unl.edu. Photo of an NeMTSS training with staff and educators.
#NeMTSS is seeking an Integrated Support Specialist to serve Region 3 — ESUs 1, 7 and 8 in Northeast Nebraska!
Hybrid position: Work from home and travel to schools/districts for in-person trainings & meetings. 🏠🚗
Learn more and apply: 🔗 employment.unl.edu/postings/98137
#NebraskaJobs #NowHiring
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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.
👉 Read the newsletter ›› conta.cc/4fQkoPO
📩 Join our mailing list ›› lnkd.in/gYXrySsM
#NUforNE #Autism #STEM #UNLCEHS
Jaci Foged, Early Childhood Extension coordinator (left), works with educators at a KNEW workshop in Grand Island, Nebraska, in August.
“This work is vital in addressing a troubling decline in both the availability and quality of early childhood care and education across rural Nebraska.” —Philip Lai (@unkearney.bsky.social) on why the KNEW program matters.
Learn more ›› cyfs.unl.edu/news/?p=7685
#NUforNE #workforce #childcare
Photo of woman smiling at laptop. We're Hiring! Assistant Director for Research Operations at the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools. Learn more at employment.unl.edu.
Join our team! 📣 CYFS is seeking an assistant director for research operations. The person in this administrative role will play a key role in supporting the center's mission.
Apply today! 🔗 employment.unl.edu/postings/96962
#HigherEd #Jobs #NebraskaJobs #NUforNE #LNK #NowHiring
Short on time but curious about life-changing research happening at the U. of #Nebraska? ▶️ In ~1 min., CYFS research affiliate Holly Hatton, Ph.D., describes how her work helps children thrive by supporting parents and caregivers.
Learn more about CHIME: child.unl.edu/CHIME
#NebExt #UNLCEHS #ECE
Screen shot of Jenna Finch being interviewed by Omaha's 3 News Now.
CYFS research affiliate Jenna Finch, asst professor of psychology, is exploring the factors that shape students’ transitions from second to third grade.
▶️ Watch news story via KMTV 3 News Now: www.3newsnow.com/lincoln/unl-...
#EdResearch #STEM #EarlyMath #NUforNE #GoBigResearch #NSFfunded
Early childhood professionals visited ESU 13 to train coaches who will help implement the Connections for Kids approach in Nebraska's Panhandle. From left: Tammi Hechtner-Galvin (CYFS), Lisa Knoche (CYFS), Christen Million (Rooted in Relationships), Katie Zabel (CYFS) and Nici Johnson (ESU 13).
Early childhood professionals at the Connections for Kids training for ESU 13 coaches.
Chimney Rock National Historic Site in Nebraska.
CYFS’ Lisa Knoche, Tammi Hechtner-Galvin and Katie Zabel, with Christen Million of Rooted in Relationships, joined ESU 13's Nici Johnson to host a Connections for Kids Coach Kick-Off in the #Nebraska Panhandle.
Learn about CFK: bit.ly/3HoFgAW
#TransformED #NurtureNebraska #ECE #GrandChallenges
Photo of woman smiling at laptop. We're Hiring! Assistant Director for Research Operations at the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools. Learn more at employment.unl.edu.
We're hiring! 📣 CYFS is seeking an assistant director for research operations. Please share among your networks!
To learn more about the position and apply, please visit the University of Nebraska-Lincoln employment website: employment.unl.edu/postings/96962
#HigherEd #UNLjobs #NUforNE #LNK
Photo of laptop and cell phone with CYFS account page, Find CYFS on LinkedIn
Did you know CYFS is on LinkedIn? 💻
Follow us to stay up to date on the latest center-related jobs, news, events — and to hear about research making a positive difference in Nebraska and beyond.
🔗 www.linkedin.com/company/unlcyfs
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✨ What is TransformED? ✨
TransformED is a collaborative research initiative at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln that focuses on promoting children’s social and emotional development.
Learn more: bit.ly/3V5zvuZ
#NurtureNebraska #UNL #UNLCEHS #GrandChallenges
#Nebraska researcher Ciara Ousley is leading a project to better understand relationships between #autistic children and their neurotypical siblings, specifically when they use #AAC devices to support speech.
Read story ›› cyfs.unl.edu/news/?p=7687
#UNLCEHS #NUforNE #UNLresearch #OnlyinNebraska
From left, Malone Maternal Wellness’ Jillian Boldt and Jordan Hardesty, and Nebraska researchers Patty Kuo and Alex Mason, check out the Malone Milk Mobile.
Breastfeeding lowers obesity risk, but only 1 in 4 U.S. infants are exclusively breastfed for 6 months—deepening health disparities. Nebraska researchers Patty Kuo & Alex Mason are partnering w/ the Malone Center to evaluate its community-led breastmilk sharing program.
🔗 cyfs.unl.edu/news/?p=7675
Toddler and teacher play with blocks.
#EarlyChildhood educators in Nebraska are joining the first-ever study of Connections for Kids — an educational approach focused on strengthening children’s social and emotional development + part of @unlincoln.bsky.social’s TransformED.
🔗 transformed-ne.org/connections-... #NurtureNebraska
PIctured: Minji Jeon, assistant professor in teaching, learning and teacher education; Milad Mohebali, assistant professor in educational administration; Lydiah Kiramba, associate professor in teaching, learning and teacher education; and Kara Viesca, professor in teaching, learning and teacher education.
Congrats to the #UNLCEHS faculty members selected for internal funding awards. The awards support their critical work in the social, behavioral & educational sciences that makes a positive difference in people's lives — now and in the future!
🔗 cehs.unl.edu/news/four-ce...
#NUforNE #UNLresearch
Amanda Prokasky & Lorey Wheeler, MAP Academy, are leading a multi-university effort to build a #data coordination center designed to strengthen cross-site analyses and share findings effectively.
The underlying goal? To better support the #earlychildhood workforce.
🔗 cyfs.unl.edu/news/?p=7645
Short on time but curious about important research happening at the U. of Nebraska?
Here's a 2-minute video feat. education psychologist Amanda Witte. Her work helps Nebraska's children thrive by strengthening parent–teacher partnerships and supporting the special ed workforce.
👉 conta.cc/44mBRuY
Jared Noetzel
Jared Noetzel, #UNLCEHS school psychology doctoral candidate, is studying how culturally responsive, evidence-based training can equip teachers to prevent bullying in schools.
Read story ›› cyfs.unl.edu/news/?p=7636
N CYFS logos. Research InFocus with photo of UNL graduate student working with young children in a child care classroom. Introductory text: Welcome to the second edition of Research InFocus, a newsletter highlighting life-changing research conducted in partnership with UNL’s Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools. This research is made possible by funding from state and federal agencies, local communities and foundations.
We're keeping #Nebraska Research InFocus! 📸 See quick snapshots of life-changing social, behavioral and educational research conducted in partnership with CYFS.
👉 Read July newsletter ›› conta.cc/44mBRuY
📩 Join list ›› cyfs.unl.edu/cyfs/mailing...
#NUforNE #ResearchWorks #EducationWorkforce #Rural
Title slide from State Personnel Development Network Directors' Webinar presentation by Rachel Schachter, Ph.D. and Sue Bainter on June 5, 2025. Project: Coaching in Early Intervention (CEI): Promoting Outcomes for Infants/Toddlers with Disabilities Through Evidence-Based Best Practices. https://cei.unl.edu/
The Coaching in Early Intervention (CEI) project collaborated with educators and families statewide.
Coaching in Early Intervention (CEI) Project Takeaways slide.
Nebraska’s Coaching in Early Intervention project aims to improve outcomes for young children with disabilities and their families. Rachel Schachter & Sue Bainter recently shared the impacts of the CEI project with SPDG leaders.
▶️ Watch: bit.ly/45MmNba
🔗 Learn more: cei.unl.edu
TransformED team members view early illustrations for a digital storybook created by University of Nebraska–Lincoln students. The storybook will support a new social and emotional assessment tool developed to help educators improve practices, manage challenging behaviors and reduce workload.
Students from the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communication created illustrations for the interactive children’s story “Blaze’s Big Day." This is an example illustration of the bee character showing two emotions with text: "Some bees show when they feel upset by buzzing loudly, while others keep their feelings inside their stripes. Touch the bee that's more like you."
Nebraska researchers are developing a new #earlychildhood assessment tool with input from parents & educators. Part of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's TransformED initiative, the "buzzworthy" tool aims to enhance practices, reduce workload & help kids thrive.
🐝 bit.ly/4lCdsHG #NurtureNebraska
The research team includes, front row from left: Sanya Tuncan-Minden, UNMC graduate research assistant; Kerry Miller, associate director of Munroe-Meyer’s Department of Education and Child Development and UNMC’s principal investigator; Laura Fritz, UNMC graduate research assistant; and Alexis Chavez, MAP Academy graduate research assistant. Back row, from left: Janella Kang, MAP Academy graduate research assistant; Amanda Prokasky, MAP Academy senior research specialist; Lorey Wheeler, MAP Academy director; and Charlie Lewis, project director at the Center on Children, Families and the Law.
Immigrant & refugee families in Nebraska face barriers to accessing #earlyintervention services for young children with developmental delays or disabilities. A new multi-campus study underscores the need for culturally responsive support.
🔗 Read story ›› cyfs.unl.edu/news/?p=7617
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Nebraska researcher HyeonJin Yoon is exploring how parents’ mental health influences how they communicate with their autistic children. Findings can be used to help families build stronger bonds and support their children’s growth.
Read story ›› cyfs.unl.edu/news/?p=7628
#AutismResearch #NUforNE
Nearly 75% of Nebraska children under age 6 have both parents in the workforce — making #HeadStart essential for many families. CYFS's Lisa Knoche talked to Nebraska Public Media about the importance of quality early childhood experiences. ⬇️ #NUforNE #UNLCEHS nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...
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Nebraska researcher Ann Rogers, assistant professor in the UNMC College of Public Health, teamed up with the MAP Academy to better understand factors that influence youth sports participation. Learn how the #AADICatalyst collaboration enhanced her research. 📊
Read story: cyfs.unl.edu/news/?p=7630
2025-26 NAECR Policy Fellows Program with First Five Nebraska logo and photo of young girl.
APPLY NOW: University of Nebraska researchers are encouraged to apply for NAECR's Policy Fellows program with First Five Nebraska — an experience that helps bridge the gap between early childhood research and policy.
Learn more & apply by Friday, May 30!
🔗 naecr.unl.edu/policy-fellows
