Samuel J. Meisels
- 8:40 a.m.
Remarks
Senator John Stinner / Nebraska Legislature, District 48
- 8:50 p.m.
Keynote
Introduction
Jessie Rasmussen / Buffett Early Childhood Fund
The Business of Early Childhood Education: What It is and Why It Matters
Linda Smith / Bipartisan Policy Center
Nebraska ranks as one of the top states in the nation where all available parents work. Three out of every four children under the age of 6 are in some form of paid child care. Yet research shows Nebraska, like many other states, faces great challenges, including a shortage of high-quality early childhood programs and services. Why is this and what can we do about it? This keynote address by Linda Smith, early childhood initiative director at the Bipartisan Policy Center, will examine critical issues and obstacles from a state and national perspective and highlight the special role for communities, businesses, and policymakers in charting a better path forward.
- 9:40 a.m.
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Jessie Rasmussen / Buffett Early Childhood Fund
Casey Madsen / Learning Adventures Child Care Center Inc.
Darby Paxton / Holt County Office of Economic Development
Linda Smith / Bipartisan Policy Center
Jay Wolf / Wagonhammer Ranches
The Bottom Line: Economic Impacts of Inadequate Child Care Access in Nebraska
Planning Outside of the Box -- How the Pandemic Challenge Brings About Change and Growth
Community Child Care and School Partnerships: An Essential Connection
The Role of the Early Childhood Workforce in Community-Led Change
How Are Rural Families and Communities Surviving and Thriving in Nebraska? A Research and Resource Highlight
Building Back Better: Resources for COVID-19 and Resiliency in ActionThe Bottom Line: Economic Impacts of Inadequate Child Care Access in Nebraska
Planning Outside of the Box -- How the Pandemic Challenge Brings About Change and Growth
Community Child Care and School Partnerships: An Essential Connection
The Role of the Early Childhood Workforce in Community-Led Change
How Are Rural Families and Communities Surviving and Thriving in Nebraska? A Research and Resource Highlight
Building Back Better: Resources for COVID-19 and Resiliency in Action- 12:10 p.m.
Closing
Jason Prokop / First Five Nebraska
Michael Medwick / First Five Nebraska
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