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Virtual Summit on Opioid Use During Pregnancy
In May 2020, more than 100 researchers, practitioners and stakeholders gathered for the Virtual Summit on Opioid Use During Pregnancy. This convening builds off of the momentum of the momentum of the 2017 Inaugural Early Childhood National Summit and 2018 Early Childhood: Critical Legal Issues and Strategies Summit.
Beyond the Center: An Academic Family
"Keep your passion and commitment to the field of early childhood studies, and dedicate yourself to learning from young children, their families and professionals who work with them."
Advocacy in the world: Creating equity in education
“Ellie has been and remains a champion for developmental equity for our youngest children.”
Beyond the Center: Shaping Your Journey
Understanding her passion is rooted in supporting young children, Feihong Wang has dedicated her career to fully understanding their needs and becoming deeply involved in all aspects of early childhood development. Through her journey in the field, Feihong has gained...
Beyond the Center: Taking a Leap
When Helena Mawdsley discovered an opening for a post-doctoral fellowship position with the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies, she felt a calling to apply, even though applying would mean taking a leap of faith and transforming her life. At...
Beyond the Center: Building Collaborative Relationships to Bolster Success
After just one year of working under Dr. Patricia Snyder, UF distinguished professor of Special Education and Early Childhood Studies, and now director of the Anita Zucker Center, Cathleen Schaefer was inspired to transform her career trajectory. In 2007, Cathleen was...
Publications
Anita Zucker Center Overview Brochure (pdf)
Anita Zucker Center Progress Report 2017 (pdf)
Anita Zucker Center Case for Support (pdf)
The Early Years – UF Explore Magazine Summer 2015 (pdf)
Solutions Seekers: Anita Zucker Center Researchers Aim to
Transform Development and Learning in Early Childhood (pdf)