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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.
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.
Alum Takes Helm at UNC’s Child Development Institute
Brian Boyd appointed director of the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute.
UF graduate students get hands-on experience in Washington D.C.
Five Early Childhood Care and Education Policy graduate students joined a cohort of scholars from partner institutions in the Early Childhood Policy in Institutions of Higher Education (ECPIHE) initiative from across the country to meet with early childhood policymakers and learn from national experts.
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)