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The Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools (CYFS), housed within the College of Education & Human Sciences (CEHS), is a dynamic interdisciplinary entity with a specific mission, background, goal, and related objectives.
Pioneering New Research Frontiers
The mission of the CYFS is to advance the conduct of high quality interdisciplinary research to promote the intellectual, behavioral, and social-emotional development and functioning of individuals across educational, familial, and community contexts. Central to this is enhancing our understanding of how these complex systems work dynamically to support the future of our nation.
New!
Swearer to Lead May 12 Discussion of 'Bully'
New! CYFS, Buffett Institute Host Early Childhood Summit
New! IES Offering Webinars on Grant Funding
Faculty Affiliate Edwards Receives Research Award
Two CYFS Faculty to Receive Promotions
Researchers Discuss Brain's Role in Dyslexia
Swearer Lends Anti-Bullying Expertise to Education.com
Institute of Education Sciences Announces Request for Grant Applications
Nugent Serves as Co-Editor of New Robotics Book
Buffett Early Childhood Institute Announces Executive Director Candidates
New! CYFS, Buffett Institute Host Early Childhood Summit
New! IES Offering Webinars on Grant Funding
Faculty Affiliate Edwards Receives Research Award
Two CYFS Faculty to Receive Promotions
Researchers Discuss Brain's Role in Dyslexia
Swearer Lends Anti-Bullying Expertise to Education.com
Institute of Education Sciences Announces Request for Grant Applications
Nugent Serves as Co-Editor of New Robotics Book
Buffett Early Childhood Institute Announces Executive Director Candidates
The National Center for Research on Rural Education
Recent Publications & Presentations
The Brain's Role in Dyslexia: A True Story with a Happy EndingDennis Molfese, Ph.D.
Victoria Molfese, Ph.D.
2011-2012
Research Methodology Series
Characterizing Changing Classifications: Practical Illustrations of Latent
Transition Analysis (LTA) Ji Hoon Ryoo, Ph.D.
Chaorong Wu, M.A.
NCQTL Front Porch Series
The Power of Partnerships: How to Create Meaningful Connections with Parents
Susan M. Sheridan, Ph.D.
Nature Time: Evidence for Why Kids Need It, and How to Achieve It in a Fast-Paced WorldAndrea Faber Taylor, Ph.D.
2011-2012
Research Methodology Series
Evaluation for Specific Users and Specific Purposes: The Utilization Focused EvaluationGreg Welch, Ph.D.
