Sarpy County, Nebraska

Importance of Quality Early Childhood Education in Nebraska is Focus at Statewide Conference

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Monday, September 19, 2022

The fifth annual Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference will give attendees the opportunity to learn about quality early childhood education programs and services and their important role in economic development and community vitality.

Key Points: 
  • The fifth annual Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference will give attendees the opportunity to learn about quality early childhood education programs and services and their important role in economic development and community vitality.
  • Barry Ford underscores the importance and impact of quality early childhood education.
  • The growth demonstrates the importance of and increasing demand for quality early childhood care and education programs.
  • This years event is sponsored by First Five Nebraska, Northeast Nebraska Growing Together, the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties, Nebraska Association for the Education of Young Children, the Nebraska Association of School Boards, Nebraska Business Development Center, Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Nebraska Children and Families Foundation, Nebraska Community Foundation, Nebraska Council of School Administrators, Nebraska Department of Economic Development, Nebraska Department of Education, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, the Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative, Nebraska ESU Coordinating Council, Nebraska Extension, Nebraska Hospital Association, Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association, Nebraska Early Learning Connection, Panhandle Partnership, Inc., the Buffett Early Childhood Fund, the Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska, Nebraska Economic Developers Association, and Nebraska Head Start Association.