Young Children with Strong Social Skills Are 4 Times More Likely to Complete College

by Kids Forward | July 22, 2015

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kindergartenA Washington Post article says, “Kindergartners who share, cooperate and are helpful are more likely to have a college degree and a job 20 years later than children who lack those social skills, according to a new study.”

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Research continues to emphasize the importance of social-emotional skills in the first five years.

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