This sharegraphic communicates the beneficial workforce outcomes of investing in early childhood development for disadvantaged children.
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2015 Education Writers Association Seminar Presentation View Presentation
Professor Heckman's remarks delivered at the Education Writers Association National Seminar on April 21, 2015.
The Health Effects of Two Influential Early Childhood Interventions View Academic Paper
Professor Heckman, Gabriella Conti (University College London) and Rodrigo Pinto (University of Chicago) examine the comparative impact of the Perry Preschool Project and the Abecedarian Project on long-term health.
The Economics of Human Development and Social Mobility View Academic Paper
This paper lays out the evidence on the importance of early life conditions in shaping multiple life skills. Authors James Heckman and Stefano Mosso find that parental engagement, stimulating interaction and attachment are essential for skill development and critical determinants of later-life success.