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Together we can identify the obstacles to success that children and families face every day. We see a growing community of advocates willing to take a more proactive approach to benefit everyone. Our work starts with understanding the challenges within our systems of education, healthcare and social services.

PREVENTING ADVERSE EXPERIENCES

The ACE Study is the most comprehensive research ever done on adverse childhood experiences. Nebraska teachers see the impact on learning in urban, suburban and rural schools and in districts of all sizes.

David Patton, CEO and the Learning Community team present common sense strategies to help children and families overcome obstacles to learning. Left to right: David Patton, Barb Jackson, Jamalia Parker, Anne O’Hara and Renee Franklin.

HELPFUL COMMUNITY RESOURCES

• Educator Presentation
  Learning Community/Nebraska Association of School Boards (NASB) 
• Brain Science Matters
  Center on the Developing Child |HARVARD UNIVERSITY
• Engaging Parents
  Learning Community Tips
• How Adults Impact Executive Function
  Center on the Developing Child |HARVARD UNIVERSITY
• Engaging Parents |Developing Leaders
  The Annie E. Casey Foundation
• A 2-Gen Approach to Early Childhood Outcomes
  Center on the Developing Child|HARVARD UNIVERSITY