Science shows that a child’s experiences during the early years are vital to building the foundation for future success in school and in life. Now economists are studying the costs and benefits of high-quality early care and preschool. And they’re worried—not because we’re spending too much but because we’re investing too little where it matters most.
“Are We Crazy About Our Kids?” dives into studies by Nobel laureate James Heckman,
former Federal Reserve economist Arthur Rolnick and others demonstrating how high-quality
early care and preschool yield huge personal and social benefits—and pay for themselves many times over.
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ARE WE CRAZY ABOUT OUR KIDS?
http://www.raisingofamerica.org/are-we-crazy-about-our-kids
Episode 3 of THE RAISING OF AMERICA: Early Childhood and the Future of Our Nation
http://raisingofamerica.org
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