U.Va. gifted $43.4M for early childhood learning center (opens original article in a new tab)

Kathleen and David LaCross donated $43.4 million to U.Va.'s School of Education and Human Development to establish an early childhood learning center in Charlottesville. The center will provide educational and developmental care for children and practical experience for students.

• The donation is the largest in the school's history.
• The center will serve children up to age 5 and provide tuition assistance for low-income families.
• The gift supports academic and community partnerships for early childhood education.