Investigating Systems: Access to Early Childhood Education
By Samantha Chandra | Kazufumi Mizunuma | Ashlyn Spilde
May 10, 2024
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Mapping the barriers faced by Hispanic/Latinx families to access ECE in Nebraska
Tasked with creating a systems map that would benefit the Buffett Institute of Early Childhood, our group delved into early childhood education access in Nebraska. We chose to examine the accessibility for Hispanic/Latinx families, who unequivocally face low enrollment rates across the state. This journey map shows the barriers to access throughout the user journey by identifying the drivers behind these barriers and investigating the systemic forces that influence them. This map is crucial in helping us identify key opportunity areas to help increase enrollment rates for families.
Project Details
- Class: Introduction to Systems Theory
- Instructor: Cheryl Dahle
- Project Partner: Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska
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