Our executive director, Walter Gilliam, presented at a conference at the Headquarters Marine Corps. Gilliam's discussion highlighted the significance of military child care and military family mental health as integral components of military preparedness and national security.

“Don’t be too hard on yourself. But also don’t be too forgiving. You can’t change the past, but you can change the future.” — Warren Buffett (just now)

National early childhood policy expert Linda Smith is joining the Buffett Institute as our first director of policy! Smith has a deep background in federal policy work and will focus on military, rural, and tribal child care and early childhood financing. buffettinstitute.nebraska.edu/news-and-event…

📆 Many of the challenges for the child care workforce stem from ambiguity in what it means to be part of the profession. Join Bipartisan Policy Center and panelists Walter Gilliam Marica Cox Mitchell lauren kennedy Dr. Calvin Moore, Jr. on March 4 to discuss a path forward.

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We are accepting applications for our Graduate Scholars Program. Fellowships are worth up to $25,000. If you know any students who might be interested, please share this incredible opportunity with them. Apply by March 31, 2024. Learn more here: buffettinstitute.nebraska.edu/our-people/gra…

Our executive director Walter Gilliam is the new president of ZERO TO THREE Board of Directors. Zero to Three is an organization committed to the well-being of babies and toddlers, and providing them with a strong foundation for a successful future.

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Go, Huskers!
19-point comeback win.
Beating #6 after beating #1.
Incredible job.

Our executive director, Walter Gilliam, was mentioned in an article that sheds light on the remarkable journey of an early childhood teacher who plans to establish multiple early learning sites in and around Durham, North Carolina.

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A recent Los Angeles Times article featuring our executive director, Walter Gilliam, highlights his extensive research on the critical issue of preschool expulsions and suspensions.

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We were proud to have ⁦Walter Gilliam⁩ at our ⁦NCFL⁩ 2023 Families Learning conference! Glad to see his research getting more attention. ⁦⁦Buffett EC Institute⁩ #earlylearningmatters latimes.com/california/sto…

Senate Democrats are making clear: fixing our broken child care system is an urgent economic priority—and families are counting on us to take action. We've got to pass the President's supplemental request to address the child care crisis.

The Future of #innovation :

“The way we’re going to accelerate innovation and, therefore, competitiveness in our nation and on the global stage is by cutting free and liberating the future workforce,” declares Jeffrey P. Gold, MD of University of Nebraska Medical Center.

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Congratulations to Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, MD, for receiving the Aksarben Foundation’s Most Honored Citizen Award.

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Our team did a comprehensive tour across Nebraska to engage with local community members, listen to their stories, and gain valuable insights into the early childhood challenges and successes they face.

Read more about their visit here: buffettinstitute.nebraska.edu/news-and-event…

Come join us! I’ll be joining the conversation on 11/4. We have an incredible lineup including Walter Gilliam and Ruth Horry from United For Brownsville ❤️Visit ECLC to register!

'...Casi un tercio de padres con hijos de 5 años o menos dijeron haber dejado de trabajar porque no encontrar cuidado infantil económico.  Cuando juntas todo eso, puedes ver dónde está la crisis', dijo Walter Gilliam.

'...Nearly a third of parents with children 5 and younger said they had left the workforce because they couldn’t find affordable child care. 'When you put all that together you can see where the crisis is,' said Walter Gilliam.

Walter Gilliam’s call to treat early childhood educators as human beings with human needs was so powerful. #NCFL23

Buffett EC Institute’s Dr. Gilliam kicking off the #NCFL23 precon with great info about early learning and how we can improve the conditions for teachers and learners. One practical idea? Open the K-12 sub pool for this age to support staffing needs.

NCFL Pre-conference has set the bar high for the next three days! Walter Gilliam, thank you for sharing this very important message below 👇🏾 Buffett EC Institute #NCFL23