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Learn About the Key Issues in Nevada's Early Childhood System

Hot Topics highlight early childhood initiatives, tools, and resources from across Nevada’s early childhood system. Explore information, reports, and links organized by topic to learn more about key issues affecting young children and families.

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Legislative Priorities & Updates

Legislative priorities are continuously evolving to meet the needs of our communities across Nevada.

Click below for the latest updates:

Family Resources

Nevada ECAC and its partners offer a wealth of resources to help address the needs and concerns of Nevada families.

Click below to see the library of resources available:

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Data Dashboards

Click the button below to view a variety of data, statistics and information regarding Early Childhood Education in Nevada.

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Featured Partner

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The Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy (NICRP), a non profit organization, is located within the School of Public Health at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. NICRP is dedicated to improving the lives of children through research, advocacy, and other specialized services.

For more information, visit their website at: https://nic.unlv.edu/

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Resources

Early Childhood Public Policy
Child Development & Learning
Programs & Services for Children & Families
Health, Mental Health, & Wellbeing
Family Support & Community Resources
Workforce & Professional Development
Funding, Finance, & Economic Support
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