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Buffett Early Childhood Institute

Coverage of Buffett Early Childhood Institute in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 18 · 14:30 UTCMost recent: Jul 13 · 10:30 UTC
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  • TECHNOLOGYJul 13 · 10:30 UTCTHE 74
    Nebraska Head Starts Use Vests With ‘Talk Pedometers’ To Boost Early Literacy

    Nebraska's Head Start program in Norfolk uses 'talk pedometers' to track teacher-child interactions and improve early literacy, funded by a $1.3 million federal grant. The technology, developed by the nonprofit Lena, is expanding to over 1,300 children statewide and has been adopted in Florida, Indiana, and Tennessee.

  • BUSINESSJun 18 · 14:30 UTCTHE 74
    Teacher Turnover in the Early Years Is High. More Credentialing May Help

    A 2023 analysis by the Buffett Early Childhood Institute found that 44% of early care and education staff in eight U.S. states left the workforce by 2025, representing nearly 90,000 educators. The study highlights high turnover rates, with teaching staff—especially center-based assistant teachers—most likely to leave, potentially impacting children's development.