Nebraska Academy for Early Childhood Research |
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Dalhia Lloyd is director of professional learning at the Buffett Early Childhood Institute.
In her role, she works with those who are conceptualizing and leading systemic approaches to reducing achievement and opportunity gaps in early learning and education settings, birth through Grade 3; blending knowledge and experience from the research, program and early childhood workforce units of the Institute; and disseminating this information to a wide range of audiences.
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Dalhia Lloyd, director of professional learning at the Buffett Early Childhood Institute |
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What is the future direction for your early childhood research?
"My goal is to use quantitative and qualitative methods to explore how to radically transform early childhood systems in ways that advance equity and social justice."
Are there any new research projects or activities you are working on or starting soon?
"We are working on research projects that explore the classroom experiences of racially marginalized learners (RMLs) in early childhood classrooms."
Why is early childhood research important?
"Early childhood research helps us illustrate why early childhood is critical and informs us on what children need to be healthy, safe and prosperous. Early childhood research is impactful because it is one way to enhance the lives of children and families."
What is a strength of early childhood research at the University of Nebraska?
"One strength of early childhood research is the connections and international partnerships across the globe."
How can effective collaborations enhance the research enterprise?
"Effective collaboration can enhance the research enterprise by fostering diverse experiences and ways of thinking needed to understand the world around us."
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CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit |
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Save the Date!
2024 CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit
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Mark your calendars for the 2024 CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit on April 23, 2024, at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center.
The seventh biennial summit will consist of several presentations and related roundtable discussions on the research and practices that are improving the developmental trajectories of young children.
Sponsors:
The 2024 CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit aims to:
- Communicate cutting-edge early childhood findings from University of Nebraska–affiliated researchers and colleagues.
- Link ongoing efforts in early childhood research, practice and policy.
- Advance the science of early childhood education and development via connections among community partners, key stakeholders, policymakers, early childhood practitioners and researchers.
More details coming soon.
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Summit Details
2024 Summit on Research in Early Childhood
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
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NAECR Knowledge: Canva
Canva is a free graphic design tool that can be used to create presentations, flyers, social media graphics and more.
This presentation will demonstrate how to effectively use Canva to support and promote your research through the development of high-quality, accessible materials.
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Presentation Details
NAECR Knowledge: Canva
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023
Noon – 1 p.m. CST
Virtual via Zoom
Zoom link will be distributed to registrants prior to the event.
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Here are recent publications from NAECR researchers:
Nicholas R. Harp, Department of Psychiatry, Yale University
Maital Neta*, Department of Psychology, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Nada A. Alnaji, Ministry of Health, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Julie Tippens*, Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Wael ElRayes, Department of Health Services Research and Administration, University of Nebraska Medical Center
* Denotes NAECR Researcher
** Denotes NAECR Student Researcher
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Would you like to see your work featured here? Contact us at naecr@unl.edu
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NAECR can assist you in finding research partners for your funding applications and staff in CYFS are available to assist with your proposal development for these or other funding opportunities.
Please contact Lisa Knoche if you are interested in building a collaborative team, need assistance with proposal development or would like to discuss funding opportunities for your research.
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Student Funding: Elizabeth Munsterberg Koppitz Child Psychology Graduate Student Fellowship
The Elizabeth Munsterberg Koppitz Fellowship program supports graduate research projects and scholarships in child psychology and seeks to nurture excellent young scholars in areas of psychology, such as child-clinical, pediatric, school, educational and developmental psychopathology.
Budget: $25,000
Proposal due date: Nov. 15, 2023
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Brady Education Foundation
The Foundation is currently accepting Research Project proposals and Existing Program Evaluation proposals that have the potential to provide data that will inform how to address disparities in educational opportunities associated with race, ethnicity and family income.
Proposal due date: Dec. 1, 2023
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University of Nebraska Faculty Grants Collaboration Initiative
The Collaboration Initiative is designed to enhance competitiveness of University of Nebraska faculty for federal extramural funding by fully leveraging the intellectual capacity and research resources across the NU campuses.
One-year grants are available to fund seed grants designed to strengthen federal research funding applications. Awards are available to collaborative teams with faculty from at least two different NU campuses.
Principal Investigators must attend the Faculty Collaboration Initiative Grants Annual Meeting on Oct. 6, 2023, to be eligible for funding; if conflicts exist, partial day attendance is acceptable.
If significant University-related obligations prevent attendance, please contact Kelly Dick at nri@nebraska.edu to request a waiver after registering by Sept. 25, 2023.
Budget: $10,000-$100,000 total for one year.
Proposal due date: Jan. 2, 2024
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IES Funding opportunities
The U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences (IES) has issued a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year 2024 for Special Education Research Grant Programs.
NAECR can assist you in finding research partners for your IES application. Check out the NAECR Find a Researcher database to identify potential team members.
For assistance with building a collaborative team, please contact Lisa Knoche at lknoche2@unl.edu.
Research Training Programs in the Education Sciences
Statistical and Research Methodology in Education
Research Networks Focused on Critical Problems of Education Policy and Practice
Special Education Research and Development Center
Proposal due date: Jan. 11, 2024
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Funding forecast: Child Care Policy Research Partnerships, Secondary Analyses of Child Care and Early Education Data
The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation in the Administration for Children and Families plans to solicit applications in 2024 for two new research grant programs. Findings from both programs are intended to inform policy, program administration and future research.
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Secondary Analyses of Child Care and Early Education Data
Proposals will support researchers conducting secondary analyses of data to address key questions of relevance to the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF).
Estimated award budget: $90,000-$100,000
Estimated proposal due date: May 10, 2024
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Child Care Policy Research Partnerships
Proposals will support five-year cooperative agreements between Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Lead Agencies in states, territories or tribes, and research partnership organizations to develop investigations of child care subsidy policies and practices to increase low-income families’ access to quality child care.
Estimated award budget: $100,000-$400,000
Estimated proposal due date: May 31, 2024
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Child Health Research Institute
Annual Scientific Conference
Nov. 3, 2023
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Scott Conference Center
Omaha, Nebraska
The Child Health Research Institute is accepting abstracts for its second annual scientific conference. The event will include a keynote presentation, breakout sessions, a juried abstract and poster symposium, and dedicated networking time.
Three abstract submissions will be asked to present during the morning plenary session, four abstract submissions will be asked to present during the breakout sessions, and four abstract submissions will be invited to participate in a five-minute poster presentation.
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National Home Visiting Summit
Jan. 31 – Feb. 2, 2024
Grand Hyatt/Hybrid
Washington, D.C.
The National Home Visiting Summit aims to integrate policy, practice and research to influence systems change, with the goal of advancing equitable and high-quality home visiting services, structures and systems.
Proposals should demonstrate a clear connection to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging that advances the home visiting field and connected systems of care through innovations, diverse perspectives and a focus on impact.
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Minority Health Disparities Initiative
Health Equity Conference
Feb. 23, 2024
Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center
Lincoln, Nebraska
Call for Poster Presentation Abstracts
Each year MHDI holds an annual conference that brings together organizations, researchers and thinkers to share strategies and resources for advancing health equity in Nebraska and beyond.
The 2024 conference will address how social, economic and environmental factors impact health and health care.
Poster proposal due date: Dec. 1, 2023
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2024 CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT
Mark your calendars for the 2024 CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit.
The seventh biennial summit will consist of several presentations and related roundtable discussions on the research and practices that are improving the developmental trajectories of young children.
Sponsors:
The 2024 CYFS Early Childhood Research Summit aims to:
- Communicate cutting-edge early childhood findings from University of Nebraska–affiliated researchers and colleagues.
- Link ongoing efforts in early childhood research, practice and policy.
- Advance the science of early childhood education and development via connections among community partners, key stakeholders, policymakers, early childhood practitioners and researchers.
More details coming soon.
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The Administration for Children and Families’ (ACF)
National Research Conference on Early Childhood (NRCEC) 2024
June 24-26, 2024
Crystal Gateway Marriott
Arlington, Virginia
This three-day event will present the latest research surrounding Head Start, Early Head Start, child care, home visiting, child welfare, special education, pre-kindergarten, early elementary and other early child care programs.
This conference includes plenary sessions, symposia, poster symposia, poster sessions and informal events. The conference is being planned as an in-person event with select sessions shared virtually.
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New! MAP Academy Fall 2023 Methodology Applications Series
Featuring Carrie Clark and Amanda Prokasky
Friday, Dec. 8, 2023
Noon – 1:30 p.m. CST
On Dec. 8, Carrie Clark, associate professor of educational psychology, and Amanda Prokasky, senior research specialist at the MAP Academy, will lead a presentation.
The presentation is free and open to the public. More details coming soon.
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NAECR Knowledge: Canva
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023
Noon – 1 p.m. CST
Virtual via Zoom
Canva is a free graphic design tool that can be used to create presentations, flyers, social media graphics and more.
This presentation will demonstrate how to effectively use Canva to support and promote your research through the development of high-quality, accessible materials.
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Connecting Research and Policy
Learn more and sign up for alerts about legislation relevant to early childhood researchers.
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NAECR Student Researchers
Students involved in early childhood research at the University of Nebraska can access a number of resources through NAECR.
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Find a Researcher
Find and collaborate with other early childhood researchers across the NU system.
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NAECR News archives available
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NAECR News will be shared twice a month to inform the early childhood research community across the NU system.
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