By Nancy Pinedo, Family Engagement Coordinator for Lexington Public Schools A little about me. I grew up in Lexington. Living here has given me the opportunity to see how diverse this community has become over the years. As a graduate from…
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New Sixpence grants awarded to 8 Nebraska communities.
The Sixpence Early Learning Fund awarded its latest round of grants last week to 8 Nebraska early childhood education projects. The grant awards will benefit nearly 150 at-risk babies and toddlers. Now, Sixpence programs are serving a total of approximately…
Our new Early Childhood leader has a passion for school readiness
Amy joined Nebraska Children and Families Foundation on August 19, taking over the leadership role on early childhood programs, including the Sixpence Early Learning Fund. She comes to us from the Nebraska Department of Education’s Early Childhood Office, where she…
What will the 13 new Sixpence grantees do with their funding?
The latest round of grants awards from the Sixpence Early Learning Fund were recently released. A blend of public and private funds went to a 13 Nebraska early childhood education projects, to serve nearly 300 at-risk babies and toddlers. Here’s…
PRESS RELEASE: Sixpence Early Learning Fund awards 13 new grants in first round; will begin accepting second-round applications August 1
This press release announces the 13 recipients of Sixpence funds. Want to see the results of what Sixpence programs do? Check out what the Lincoln program is up to. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS: Kathleen Feller (kfeller@nebraskachildren.org) Kelly Medwick (kmedwick@nebraskachildren.org) …
Sixpence Spotlight: Crete’s Stephanni Renn
As a home visitor for the Crete Young Parents program, Stephanni Renn has been able to make a major difference in her community, one family at a time. Now, she’ll take over the coordination of the Sixpence-funded program. So while…
Tagged with: Crete Early Childhood Program, home visitation, sixpence, stephanni renn
Posted in Early Childhood
Posted in Early Childhood
Payton and Maddie: A case study
Payton and Maddie participate in the Bryan Community Focus Program at Hawthorne. This alternative high school program is funded by the Sixpence Early Learning Fund, and allows teenage mothers to finish high school, while providing their babies with high quality…
Sixpence in action – new video!
Watch as the educators at Bryan’s child care center prepare the children of high school students for success in school and life, while helping their parents graduate and become better caregivers.
Tagged with: Bryan Community Focus Program, early childhood, lincoln, sixpence
Posted in Early Childhood, Teen/Early Adulthood
Posted in Early Childhood, Teen/Early Adulthood
SIXPENCE SPOTLIGHT: Lincoln’s Bryan Community Focus Program at Hawthorne
In most cases, when a high school girl has a child and decides to raise the baby on her own, it has damaging consequences for mother, child and the state. The mother will frequently drop out of school. The child…
Why home visitation is key: Stories from the Plattsmouth Early Childhood Center
Like many of the sites funded by the Sixpence Early Learning Fund, the Plattsmouth Early Childhood Center offers parenting classes and home visitation through the Parents as Teacher program. Home visitation is a crucial component to strengthening families that is…
Growing the Good Life 