November 2, 2020
Enhancing quality early care and education can offer a win-win solution for re-mobilizing the workforce, developing an up-and-coming talent pool and increasing economic activity now and […]
May 13, 2019
The original Perry Preschool participants of the program had significant gains in personal and family life outcomes that provided their children with positive second-generation effects on […]
June 16, 2017
This summary shows how quality early childhood education benefits low-income children, but they also find significant differences by gender. Although all children benefit most from high […]
January 13, 2017
Frequently asked questions regarding the research from Lifecycle Benefits of an Influential Early Childhood Program, ranging from explanation to how the 13% ROI was determined to […]
January 13, 2017
This two-page summary discusses the key takeaways of Professor Heckman’s latest research, “The Lifecycle Benefits of an Influential Early Childhood Program.” The research shows that high-quality […]
December 1, 2015
This two-page summary document is for those who need to prove that government investment in early childhood education for disadvantaged children pays off for individuals and […]
May 27, 2015
When Professor Heckman presents his research on the economics of early childhood to policymakers and advocates, one question is often asked: “If we had X dollars […]
February 26, 2015
Preventing the achievement gap, improving health outcomes, boosting earnings and providing a high rate of economic return—this one-page document summarizes the benefits of investing in quality […]
July 18, 2014
New research published in the National Bureau of Economic Research in 2021, following up on previous studies, demonstrates the continued beneficial impacts of home visiting programs, […]