The Economic Benefits of Investing in Early Learning

by Kids Forward | August 12, 2009

Home 9 Early Care and Education 9 The Economic Benefits of Investing in Early Learning ( Page 3 )

Why is there such an unusual consensus about the effectiveness of high-quality early learning programs from leaders in business, economics, law enforcement, and government? The answer has a lot to do with scientific evidence about brain development and the effectiveness of early childhood intervention efforts. Read more…

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