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Nebraska CYFS

@UNL_CYFS

Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families & Schools: Making a positive difference in people’s lives through social, behavioral and ed research.

 University of Nebraska–Lincoln
cyfs.unl.edu
Joined January 2013
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Introducing the Nebraska Academy for Partnerships in Education Research! 🤝 NAPER formalizes decades of collaboration to help ensure the state’s investment in #EdResearch leads to better-prepared teachers, thriving students & stronger communities. 🔗 cyfs.unl.edu/news/?p=8361
Elementary school classroom with students working on laptops.

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Great conversation about supporting students with dyslexia, featuring insights from CYFS research affiliate Pam Bazis (@UNLSECD)! #NebraskaEDU #Literacy #DyslexiaAwareness #UNLCEHS
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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! 📚 If you missed the #NeMTSS26 Summit sessions on dyslexia, you can listen to The Good Life EDU Podcast episode feat. literacy experts Pamela Bazis & Theresa Nicholls: podcast.show/thegoodlifeedu/…
A Deeper Understanding of Dyslexia: What Every Educator Needs to…

A Deeper Understanding of Dyslexia: What Every Educator Needs to…

Recorded on-site at the 2026 NeMTSS Summit, this episode of The Good Life EDU Podcast explores our evolving understanding of dyslexia and what that means for identi…

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TOMORROW: Dr. Andy Garbacz will deliver the final research presentation in our fall series with @UNL_CEHS. 💡 “Changing the Ecology of Youth Development" 📅 Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 10-11 a.m. 📍 Nebraska Union, Platte River Room Details: go.unl.edu/cyfs-series
Andy Garbacz photo. Research Presentation, "Changing the Ecology of Youth Development" on Oct. 27, 2026, 10-11 a.m. CDT, Nebraska Union, Platte River Room.

ALT Andy Garbacz photo. Research Presentation, "Changing the Ecology of Youth Development" on Oct. 27, 2026, 10-11 a.m. CDT, Nebraska Union, Platte River Room.

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The MAP Academy's 2026-27 Methodology Applications Series will kick off Nov. 6 with a presentation by Jentry Barrett, @UNLExtension. 💡 "From Community Priorities to Research Partnerships: Frameworks & Resources for Community-Engaged Scholarship" 🔗 mapacademy.unl.edu/training/…
"From Community Priorities to Research Partnerships: 2026-27 Methodology Application Series, "Frameworks and Resources for Community-Engaged Scholarship." Featuring Jentry Barrett. Nov. 6 | 12:00 p.m. CST, 313 CPEH. Photo of Jentry Barrett.

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Nebraska researchers Sungeun Kang & Carrie Clark (@UNLEdPsych) are exploring whether combining music with relaxation activities, such as breathing exercises, can support emotional regulation and engagement among autistic youth. 🎵 cyfs.unl.edu/news/?p=8331 #UNLCEHS #UNLResearch
Research team members, from left, Carrie Clark, Sungeun Kang, Mya Jones and Jocelyn Nguyen.

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U. of Nebraska #earlychildhood researchers: Join CYFS' Nebraska Academy for Early Childhood Research for a virtual NAECR Networking event! 🗓️ Nov. 12 | ⏰ Noon–1 p.m. CST Learn more & register 🔗 naecr.unl.edu/training/upcom…
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Dr. Andy Garbacz will deliver the final presentation in this fall’s research series hosted by @UNL_CEHS & CYFS: go.unl.edu/cyfs-series 💡 “Changing the Ecology of Youth Development" 📅 Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 10-11 a.m. 📍 Nebraska Union, Platte River Room
Andy Garbacz photo. Research Presentation, "Changing the Ecology of Youth Development" on Oct. 27, 2026, 10-11 a.m. CDT, Nebraska Union, Platte River Room.

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#Nebraska students and researchers: Check out these opportunities to strengthen your skills in data management, visualization, research data sharing and preservation. #UNLCEHS #DataLifeCycle news.unl.edu/article/univers…
University Libraries offers workshops on research data, visualization

University Libraries offers workshops on research data, visualization

Data management plans, data visualization, research data sharing and data preservation are just a few of the topics covered in workshops offered at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln for the remain...

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Talking TAPP with Nebraska educators! 💬 Today, we're sharing the Teachers and Parents and Partners intervention with hundreds of school leaders from across the state at the #NeMTSS26 Summit in Kearney. Pictured: Amanda Witte (@UNL_CYFS) & Cara Graney (@BellevueSchools)
Amanda Witte and Cara Graney at TAPP booth.

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Evidence-based practices play a key role in improving outcomes for all Nebraska students. Learn how a federally funded program led by @NeMTSS in partnership with CYFS is helping educators across the state strengthen their use of these practices. 🔗 cyfs.unl.edu/news/?p=8023 #SPDG
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.@UNLincoln's TransformED team is conducting a statewide study of Connections for Kids, an educational approach designed to strengthen young children’s social and emotional development through innovative, evidence-based practices. Read Educator Q&A ›› transformed-ne.org/connectio…
Connections for Kids: Educator Perspectives. Photos of Larissa Moguel, Rebecca Miller, Morgan Shemek.

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THIS WEEK: @UNL_EDPS & CYFS will co-host a colloquium focused on supporting twice-exceptional learners. The presentation will be led by psychologist Jon Goodwin, @GGSEucsb. 📅 Oct. 1 | 1 p.m. | CPEH 227 #UNLCEHS Learn more & register: conta.cc/4i70WBo
Educational Psychology Colloquium: "Supporting Twice-Exceptional Learners: What Educators and Caregivers of Bright Students with Disabilities Should Know." Featuring Jon Goodwin, Ph.D. Oct. 1, 1 p.m. CDT, CPEH 227. Photo of Dr. Goodwin.

ALT Educational Psychology Colloquium: "Supporting Twice-Exceptional Learners: What Educators and Caregivers of Bright Students with Disabilities Should Know." Featuring Jon Goodwin, Ph.D. Oct. 1, 1 p.m. CDT, CPEH 227. Photo of Dr. Goodwin.

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Welcome Mia Penner, CYFS grants coordinator! 👋 Mia provides high-quality pre- and post-award grant management supports to researchers in the social, behavioral and educational sciences. Read a brief Q&A ›› cyfs.unl.edu/news/?p=8317
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The research and leadership presentations scheduled for this Thursday, Oct. 1, featuring Andy Garbacz, University of Wisconsin-Madison, have been postponed. We’ll share information about new dates/times once they are confirmed. Thanks for your patience!
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Fall 2026 @UNL_CEHS-CYFS research presentation series kicks off TODAY! Learn about research addressing social, behavioral and educational challenges important to Nebraska & beyond. • Sept. 9 —Alex Mason • Sept. 22 —Lisa Knoche • Oct. 1 —Andy Garbacz go.unl.edu/cyfs-series
Logos for the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth Families and Schools and the Nebraska College of Education and Human Sciences. Photos of Alex Mason, Lisa Knoche and Andy Garbacz.

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#NowHiring! CYFS is seeking a full-time research data collector/coder to join the NIH-funded Healthy Children, Healthy Communities project. Please share with students, recent grads or others who may be interested! 📅 Priority review begins Sept. 29. 🔗 employment.unl.edu/postings/…
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.@UNL_EDPS & CYFS invite you to a colloquium focused on supporting twice-exceptional learners. The presentation will be led by psychologist Jon Goodwin, @GGSEucsb. 📅 Oct. 1 | 1 p.m. | CPEH 227, #UNLCEHS Learn more & register: conta.cc/4i70WBo
Educational Psychology Colloquium: "Supporting Twice-Exceptional Learners: What Educators and Caregivers of Bright Students with Disabilities Should Know." Featuring Jon Goodwin, Ph.D. Oct. 1, 1 p.m. CDT, CPEH 227. Photo of Dr. Goodwin.

ALT Educational Psychology Colloquium: "Supporting Twice-Exceptional Learners: What Educators and Caregivers of Bright Students with Disabilities Should Know." Featuring Jon Goodwin, Ph.D. Oct. 1, 1 p.m. CDT, CPEH 227. Photo of Dr. Goodwin.

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Short on time but curious about the critical research happening at the U. of #Nebraska? ▶️ CYFS research affiliate Yingying Wang (@UNLSECD @nl3wanglab) shares how she uses neuroimaging to study how the brain supports communication & learning. 🔗 conta.cc/4hXqsZF #UNLCEHS
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Dr. Lisa Knoche will deliver the next presentation in this fall’s research series hosted by @UNL_CEHS & CYFS. 📅 Sept. 22 | 9-10 a.m. CDT 💡 “Building Better Beginnings” 📍 Nebraska Union, Platte River Room Details: go.unl.edu/cyfs-series
Research Presentation, Lisa Knoche headshot. “Building Better Beginnings: Research Across Families, Educators, and Early Childhood Systems” on September 22, 2026, 9-10 am CDT, Nebraska Union, Platte River Room.

ALT Research Presentation, Lisa Knoche headshot. “Building Better Beginnings: Research Across Families, Educators, and Early Childhood Systems” on September 22, 2026, 9-10 am CDT, Nebraska Union, Platte River Room.

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Fall 2026 @UNL_CEHS-CYFS research presentation series kicks off TODAY! Learn about research addressing social, behavioral and educational challenges important to Nebraska & beyond. • Sept. 9 —Alex Mason • Sept. 22 —Lisa Knoche • Oct. 1 —Andy Garbacz go.unl.edu/cyfs-series
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Check out the latest "Research InFocus" for snapshots of life-changing social, behavioral & educational research conducted in partnership with CYFS. 📸 👉 Sept. 2026 newsletter ›› conta.cc/4hXqsZF 📩 Join list ›› cyfs.unl.edu/cyfs/mailing-li… #NUforNE #GoBigResearch #UNL
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