"...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.

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!

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…

Congratulations to Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., MD, for receiving the Aksarben Foundation’s Most Honored Citizen Award. Read more from Omaha World-Herald: omaha.com/news/local/unm…

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, M.D. of University of Nebraska Medical Center. Discover more: unmc.edu/newsroom/2023/…

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.

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. latimes.com/california/sto…

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…

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. ednc.org/2023-12-08-emp…

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

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. buffettinstitute.nebraska.edu/news-and-event…

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…

📆 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. bipartisanpolicy.org/event/what-wil…

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…

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)

Brilliant idea from CT on child care! CT has streamlined into one unified system their existing three state programs — prekindergarten funding, child care subsidy, and Head Start state supplemental funds. Great work, friends. wtnh.com/news/connectic…

"Some things are too big to be solved with small change. Nebraska’s child care crisis is one of them." Read more from Nebraska Extension in this recent Lincoln Journal Star op-ed. bit.ly/4bqrEOB

Check out a new episode of Step Up to Quality's Quality Time podcast featuring Buffett Institute Executive Director Walter Gilliam! Listen: bit.ly/3CwrmtM

Strong partnerships make for strong communities! Tonya Ward, a Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties Coordinating Council member, visited the Institute this week and met with Executive Director Walter Gilliam. Ward is a dedicated advocate for children and families.