Early Childhood Research Summit

CYFS Early Childhood

Research Summit

April 23, 2024

Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center

Creating Connections Among Research, Practice & Policy in Nebraska

Welcome

Established in 2010, the CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit brings together partners from across Nebraska to connect and share new research and practices that make a difference for young children.

The seventh biennial summit, presented by the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools (CYFS) in partnership with the Nebraska Academy for Early Childhood Research, was held on April 23, 2024.

Post-Summit Resources

Various post-summit resources are now available, including videos of the keynote address, research presentation slides and summaries, participant interviews and more.

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Sponsors

Keynote speaker

Chrishana M. Lloyd, Ph.D.

"Examining the Research–Policy–Practice Nexus to Strengthen Early Care and Education"

This presentation explored the relationship between research, policy and practice in early care and education to highlight forward looking approaches, strategies and innovations that can inform advances in the field.

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Summit Goals

Building on the progress of past summits, the summit:

  • Communicated cutting-edge early childhood research findings from University of Nebraska-affiliated researchers and colleagues.
  • Linked ongoing efforts in early childhood research, practice and policy.
  • Advanced the science of early childhood education and development via connections among community partners, policymakers, early childhood practitioners and researchers.