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UNIVERSITY NEWS - MARCH 2004
MEDIA CONTACT: Kristine M. McGrath
FAU Receives Grant From Toppel Family Foundation
BOCA RATON, FL (March 24, 2004)
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The Florida Atlantic University
College of Education has received a $240,000 grant from the
Toppel Family Foundation. The grant, payable over three
years, will assist the College in establishing a Center for
Early Childhood Education, Research and Community
Partnerships (CECERCP), a collaborative project between the
Departments of Teacher Education and Exceptional Student
Education.
The creation of the Center
represents a dedication to children encompassing a range of
diversities, including difference in language, economics,
social class, family structure, race and ability. The goal
of CECERCP is to develop multidisciplinary degree programs
in early childhood education, design professional
development programs and establish a research agenda in
areas that are relevant to children from birth through
grade three.
"The generosity of the Toppel Family
Foundation has enabled the College of Education to move the
early childhood agenda from idea to reality," said College
of Education Dean Gregory Aloia. "We feel confident that
the Center will have a positive impact that will benefit
children and professionals."
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