2021 Kauffman-Hallahan-Pullen Distinguished Researcher | Patricia Snyder, Ph.D.
Center Director Patricia Snyder has been named the 2021 Kauffman-Hallahan-Pullen Distinguished Researcher, by the Council for Exceptional Children Division for Research.
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."
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...