Sharing the science of early child development and learning – Help Me Grow Florida
Katie White led an engaging presentation on the 3R’s of Early Learning at Help Me Grow Florida’s Annual Meeting in Orlando where she shared resources from the A to Z’s of Early Childhood.
Researchers are Using AI for Early Childhood Language Assessment to Support Intervention Efforts
Dwight Irvin, Ph.D., is advancing early childhood language assessments through a pilot project in partnership with KU. The initiative applies AI technology to create the Early Communication Indicator assessment process, which reduces the time and resources needed for an early childhood speech evaluation.
Center’s namesake recognized with the Dean’s Excellence Award
Anita Zucker recognized for outstanding contributions to our college and community at the UF College of Education’s 21st annual Scholarship and Awards Dinner on October 25, 2024.
Understanding the Financial Challenges of Childcare: Insights from Florida
The high cost of childcare can make it hard for families to work, especially for those with lower incomes. In places like Florida, researchers looked at how much families spend on childcare to see how it affects their finances.
Professors Emeritus Dowd and Spencer speak on Brown for Weyrauch Distinguished Lecture
Historical and prescriptive, Dowd and Spencer explored the interpretation and legacy of this ruling and how it continues to shape children’s development and education in America.
2024 Walter O. Weyrauch Distinguished Lecture in Family Law
The Center is a co-sponsor for the 2024 Weyrauch Distinguished Lecture with Nancy E. Dowd and Margaret Beale Spencer presenting “Radical Brown: Keeping the Promise to America’s Children.”
Affiliate Member Research: 1 in 4 Colorado 11th-graders skipped their state’s standardized test − geography and income help explain why
Along with colleagues from Arizona State University, Center Affiliate Katy Chapman explored a unique instance of the opt-out movement in Colorado.
Cross-University Research Team Awarded Early Intervention and Early Learning IES Grant
This project will examine the impact of Florida Embedded Practices and Intervention with Caregivers (FL-EPIC) on early childhood providers, families and children.