UF Early Childhood Researcher Investigates Tools For Teachers
Preschool children with early learning challenges benefit from being a part of the class, but they need extra support through a teaching approach known as embedded instruction. Their teachers also are in need of support to employ the approach as intended. Patricia...
UF Early Childhood Expert Named Zucker Professor in Center for Excellence
Maureen Conroy, Ph.D., an early childhood expert and professor in the University of Florida College of Education, has been named the Anita Zucker Professor in Early Childhood Studies. Conroy, who co-directs the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood...
Top Scholar Picked for Endowed Chair
For Patricia Snyder, being named the first occupant of the David Lawrence Jr. Endowed Chair of Early Childhood Studies at the University of Florida was a natural fit. For pre-school children in Florida, Snyder’s selection to the $1.5 million teaching and research post...
BEST in CLASS-Elementary Helps Teachers, Students Set a Course for Success
Kindergarten teachers prepare their students for future school success, yet researchers say nearly 30 percent of children who enter school display problem behaviors, which put them at risk for fewer learning opportunities and poorer academic outcomes. To help these...