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Nebraska Center for Research on Children

Susan Sheridan, George Holmes University Professor of educational psychology and the founding director of the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools, has been elected to the National Academy of Education.

Celebration for Sheridan's national academy selection is May 14

May 10, 2024

Color portrait of Susan Sheridan

Sheridan is first Husker elected to National Academy of Education

March 29, 2024

Society & Culture

Kevin Pitt, assistant professor of special education and communication disorders

Study to enhance communication for kids with severe speech, physical challenges

March 28, 2024

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Research team photo with members sitting and standing by a wall.

Grand Challenges project aims to strengthen early childhood workforce

January 29, 2024

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The Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools has released its annual report for the 2022-23 fiscal year. (Kyleigh Skaggs, CYFS)

Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools builds on its successes

November 15, 2023

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Take this 30-minute workshop to learn how to create dynamic Libraires Course Materials lists for your classes in Canvas.

11 projects funded through Grand Challenges competition

August 28, 2023

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Science & Technology

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A rainbow after a storm symbolizes one Lakota woman’s struggles in transitioning back into society after her incarceration. The photo was taken by a participant in a recent photovoice project focused on the struggles — and strengths — of Indigenous women.

Photovoice project provides clear view of Lakota women’s challenges, resilience

June 23, 2023

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The Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools has released its annual report for the 2021-22 fiscal year. (Kyleigh Skaggs | CYFS)

CYFS releases 2021-22 annual report

December 7, 2022

From left, Amanda Witte, CYFS research assistant professor, and Susan Sheridan, CYFS director, are leading efforts to expand the reach of TAPP. (Photo by Kyleigh Skaggs, CYFS)

Researchers expand reach of TAPP family-school intervention

October 3, 2022

Society & Culture

(From left) Sherri Jones, dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences; Rick Edwards, administrator and professor emeritus and Carolyn Pope Edwards’ widower; and Chancellor Ronnie Green cut the ribbon during the opening of Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall on Sept. 29.

University celebrates opening of Carolyn Pope Edwards Hall

September 29, 2022

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Students on a VIP, culture heals float from a parade.

Husker program empowers Rapid City youth to stop sexual violence

July 15, 2022

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Nebraska Extension’s “Child Care Essentials: Choosing Quality Child Care in Nebraska” guide is available online and will be provided to parents of newborns at all Nebraska hospitals.

Nebraska Extension team develops quality child care guide

May 20, 2022

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