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Data for good: preventing child abuse
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, 47% of children who experience some type of child abuse and neglect are under the age of 5.Dr. Melissa Bright, Center assistant research scientist and early...
Student Spotlight: Jennie Sun
While studying psychology as an undergraduate student at the University of California at Los Angeles, Jennie became enthralled with the field of human development. Committed to learning more, she joined the Anita Zucker Center as an early childhood studies master's...
Professional development that works: how coaching can transform early learning experiences
You have just wrapped up another workshop where you received great information on how to create meaningful learning experiences for young children. However, in the bustle of returning to your practice context, you find it challenging to put your new knowledge into...
Student Spotlight: Fang Xu
Just a few years ago, Fang Xu was content studying laboratory medical science at Taishan Medical University in China. Surrounded by high-tech medical devices and white lab coats, she felt assured in her role. One day, however, everything changed. After venturing into...
How researchers are helping young children with challenging behaviors
In an instant, Louie, age 3, had pulled all the toys and books off the nearest shelf, hurled them across the classroom at his teacher and classmates, and flung himself to the floor. His eyes overflowed with tears as his cries echoed through the otherwise silent...
Student Spotlight: Siwei Qin
After teaching for nearly a year, Siwei Qin discovered a new passion: helping young children to learn. Searching for a way to hone her skills, she joined the Anita Zucker Center with hopes of becoming a better educator and promoting inclusivity in early childhood...
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)