Preschool Pays Off for Two Generations
Posted by Child Trends on January 5, 2018
National study shows pre-K has two-generation impact
A new study from Nobel Laureate and University of Chicago economist James Heckman finds that high-quality early education programs can not only make a short-term difference in children’s lives, but also yield a big payoff later in life—and can benefit their parents.
Analysis of two government-funded early childhood programs serving disadvantaged kids from birth to age five found that, for every dollar spent on these programs, there was a return of more than six dollars. Additionally, high-quality early childhood programs can enable mothers to continue their education and enter (or re-enter) the workforce.
For more details and a video, go here.
https://www.childtrends.org/videos/preschool-pays-off-two-generations/
More in "New Resources"
- Students Need Joy, Community and Fulfillment
- Philadelphia 2024: The State of the City
- New Digital Publication Offers Colleges and Universities Guidance on Managing “The Morning After”—the Days and Weeks Following Election Day
Stay Current in Philly's Higher Education and Nonprofit Sector
We compile a weekly email with local events, resources, national conferences, calls for proposals, grant, volunteer and job opportunities in the higher education and nonprofit sectors.
Subscribe