4-H

4-H

by | Nov 20, 2025

4-H  Overview 4-H is a national youth development program for ages 5–18, administered by the National 4-H Council through the Cooperative Extension System. It focuses on hands-on learning in areas like science, agriculture and civic engagement, and uses a positive...
PreSTAR

PreSTAR

by | Nov 18, 2025

PreSTAR Overview Preschool Science Talk in Action and Reflection (PreSTAR) is a professional development model designed to enhance early childhood science teaching and learning by providing educators with tools, resources and a supportive community. The Challenge...
LEAF Initiative

LEAF Initiative

by | Nov 3, 2025

LEAF Initiative Overview LEAF Initiative  – Learning Environments for All to Flourish – is a University of Nebraska–Lincoln initiative that takes a community-based approach, merging research, design, engagement and education to transform spaces in early childhood...
Healthy Children, Healthy Communities

Healthy Children, Healthy Communities

by | Nov 3, 2025

Healthy Children, Healthy Communities Overview Healthy Children, Healthy Communities  is an early childhood research and professional development program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Our team is dedicated to supporting child care providers and families —...