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Center members have an exciting opportunity to spread the science of early childhood, but they need help from our community. For more than 15 years, practitioners, learners and entrepreneurs have gathered at SXSW EDU “to create a new tomorrow for learners everywhere.”...
UF research scientist leads team in machine learning study for mothers’ perinatal depression risk
A recent machine learning study analyzed nearly 9,000 U.S. mothers to uncover distinct, context-specific patterns of perinatal depression risk. The findings reveal how socioeconomic conditions, health circumstances, and lived experiences interact with clinical...
Anita Zucker Hall Dedication
The University of Florida recently dedicated Anita Zucker Hall at the UF Early Childhood Collaboratory to honor Anita G. Zucker, a distinguished alumna and lifelong advocate for young children. The event celebrated her extraordinary philanthropy and unwavering commitment to advancing the Center’s mission of supporting all young children and their families through science, research and community partnerships.
Collective impact in action with FL-EPIC ESPD
Early intervention providers are learning to adopt an evidence-based caregiver coaching approach to support infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families in Florida.
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.
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)