Children, Youth, Families & Schools, Nebraska Center for Research on

Date of this Version

2014

Table of Contents

Projects Taking Bite out of Early Obesity ..................................................................... 4

Texting Sends Message about Drug Use on Streets ................................................. 6

Studies Examining Fluid Dynamics of Early Personality ........................................... 7

MAP Academy Charts Methodological Pursuits ........................................................ 8

Inaugural Fellowship Makes Time for Research ........................................................ 9

Consortium, Schools Writing the Book on Student Literacy ................................... 10

10-Year Timeline ...........................................................................................................12

Results: 10 Years at a Glance .......................................................................................14

Program Changes Equation for Early Math Education .............................................16

Research Shares with Practice, Policy at Early Childhood Summit ..........................18

Study Seeks Ties that Bind Families & Schools ...........................................................20

Center Shows Initiative in Expanding Education ........................................................21

Publications .................................................................................................................22

Landscape of Support ............................................................................................... 24

Active Grants & Contracts ..........................................................................................26

Affiliates & Personnel ..................................................................................................28

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