25-WORD DESCRIPTION:
Nebraska AEYC provides opportunities that promote excellence in early childhood for Nebraska’s educators, children, and families through education, advocacy, and leadership.
HOW WE USE YOUR CONTRIBUTiONS:
- $50 provides one award plaque honoring an early childhood education professional.
- $72 provides a one-year membership to NAEYC.
- $250 provides a mini grant to communities celebrating The Week of the Young Child.
A STORY FROM OUR AGENCY:
C.C. graduated at the end of the spring 2025 term with her Associate in Applied Science degree from Metropolitan Community College (MCC). She was first awarded a TEACH scholarship in the winter 2022 term. C.C. completed 72 credits and completed her coursework while working full time as a 0–3-year-old teacher in a childcare program in Omaha. C.C. says, “The TEACH scholarship is something I feel incredibly lucky to have been a recipient of. As a single mom of two children who works full-time in the education field it felt impossible for me to ever consider getting a degree. It was something I wanted to do but I wasn’t sure I would be able to find the time or the money to do. My director at the time told me about the TEACH scholarship and encouraged me to apply. Upon beginning with school, I knew the scholarship was going to be my biggest support in finishing. To be supported by my TEACH counselor and my job while finishing school feels rewarding. I am thankful to have been a participant in this scholarship and feel like without it I would not have finished or even started school again. I am thankful to be able to continue growing within my company now and I even feel more confident to continue building my education now.”
ADDRESS/PHONE:
650 J Street, Suite 23
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-476-2089
