New research from Professor Heckman and colleagues shows that quality early childhood programs that incorporate health and nutrition help prevent chronic disease. Findings reveal substantially better health in the mid-30s with a lower prevalence of risk factors for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, such as stroke and diabetes. Click to read the full research paper or…
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Early Health & Education Prevent Chronic Disease Watch Video
New research from Professor Heckman and colleagues shows that quality early childhood programs that incorporate health and nutrition help prevent chronic disease. Findings reveal substantially better health in the mid-30s with a lower prevalence of risk factors for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, such as stroke and diabetes. Click to read the full research paper or…
Prevent the Achievement Gap Watch Video
The basic skills needed for success are formed before children enter school. Investing early helps to prevent the achievement gap, and investing in our most disadvantaged children provides the greatest returns. Professor Heckman advocates for investments in prevention—not remediation.
Workforce Development Starts with Early Childhood Development Watch Video
Business leaders in Monterey, California, understand that early childhood investments are a critical solution for ensuring their state has a skilled workforce. Professor Heckman explains the importance of the early years—and that skills beget skills.
Rising to Meet the Demand for High-Skilled Labor Watch Video
In today's global economy, the demand for high-skilled labor is high. But as demand has increased, the rate at which America has produced high-skilled labor has decreased. Investing in early childhood education ensures that America can meet the demand.
Personality Creates Productivity and Prosperity Watch Video
Ken McNeely, President of AT&T California, explains the importance of social and emotional skills—particularly in the early years of a child's life. Professor Heckman reinforces his message by showing that cognitive skills are important, but character skills are essential.
Early Investment Produces the Highest Returns Watch Video
Ken McNeely, President of AT&T California, knows how to make smart investments—and he knows that the smartest investment his business can make is early in a child's life to maximize resources efficiently and effectively.
Early Childhood Development Means Business Watch Video
Ken McNeely, President of AT&T California, explains the importance of collaboration with the public sector to create change for our society and the next generation. His message is reinforced by Professor Heckman's research and recommendations.