Meet Florida’s Early Learning Roadmap Advisory Board member Dr. Herman Knopf, a Senior Research Scientist at Anita Zucker Center! Check out his thoughts on the exciting impact of the Roadmap! 🌐: bit.ly/floridas-early… #EarlyLearning #EarlyChildhood #TheChildrensMovement

With FLORIDA's fall semester upon us, Center members and affiliates recently had the opportunity to welcome incoming students during orientation sessions for the UF College of Education's Early Childhood MAE program. Go EduGators! 🔶🔷🐊

We spoke with UF Alumni Brian Boyd (Ph.D., ’05), the new director of UNC’s FPG Institute. Boyd credits his EduGator mentor, Maureen Conroy, Ph.D., for helping him develop the interests and skills that drive his career. education.ufl.edu/alumni/2024/08…

Among this year’s speakers is our own Herman Knopf, Ph.D., who has worked to strengthen systems and coordinate efforts that leverage existing administrative data to support data-informed policy decision making. Join us on September 10 to learn more.

Did you know there are practices for supporting young children while learning new skills? Visit Letter Z is for Zone of Proximal Development to learn more. ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/letter-z-…

Supporting your child during everyday routines can lead to big developmental gains! Discover their "Zone of Proximal Development" and help them grow. ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/letter-z-…

Wondering how to boost your child's learning? Focus on their "Zone of Proximal Development"—the space between what they can do and what they're almost ready to achieve! ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/letter-z-…

Last night, during the VP debate, candidates were asked to address the topic of childcare access and affordability.  A recent FED partner update by Drs. Brittany Birken and Herman Knopf frame the issue and illustrate childcare affordability challenges. go.ufl.edu/childcare-fina…

I’m happy to be tabling with the Anita Zucker Center Anita Zucker Center for the Undergraduate Research symposium. Come visit us at the Reitz Union until 6pm to learn more about our projects and how to get involved! Maureen Conroy Patricia Snyder

Did you know there are positive discipline strategies for reducing challenging behavior and supporting positive behavior? Visit Letter D is for Discipline to learn more. ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/d-discipl…

Help children learn what’s expected by praising appropriate behavior, like playing safely on the playground. Positive reinforcement strengthens good habits and helps children understand boundaries. ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/d-discipl…

Children are more likely to follow directions when they know a preferred activity follows. To encourage cooperation, use “First/Then” instructions: “First ask for a turn. Then you can play with the ball."  ceecs.education.ufl.edu/atoz/d-discipl…

We are proud to share that our Center’s namesake, Anita Zucker, was recognized with the Dean’s Excellence Award for her profound impact on the Center, UF College of Education, FLORIDA, and, most importantly, the lives of children and families across the nation and world.

Center members recently joined colleagues from the UF Lastinger Center for Learning and faculty from the UF College of Education in honoring the 2025 Chiles, Impact, and Youth Advocate Award recipients during #ChildrensWeekFL, celebrating exceptional efforts on behalf of Florida’s children, youth and families.

The UF community celebrated the dedication of Anita Zucker Hall at the UF Early Childhood Collaboratory. Named after UF College of Education alumna Anita G. Zucker (BAE ’72), the hall stands as a testament to her commitment to the education of future generations. ceecs.education.ufl.edu/anita-zucker-h…