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Professor Heckman Challenges America to Invest in Its Greatest Resource: Its People

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Going Forward Wisely: Professor Heckman’s Remarks at the White House Summit on Early Education Watch Video

On December 10, 2014, Professor Heckman addressed policymakers, advocates, philanthropists, scholars and members of the media at the White House Summit on Early Education. Click here to view the transcript.

How to Use Professor Heckman’s Work View Summary

This is a two-page message framework advocates can use to motivate policymakers and other influentials to invest in quality early childhood education for disadvantaged children. This resource can be used as a guide for crafting persuasive talking points to business leaders, policymakers or other potential advocates. The Message: Nobel Memorial Prize Laureate Professor James Heckman…

Professor Heckman on the State of the Union Address View Statement

Professor Heckman issued the following statement in response to the State of the Union address on January 28, 2014. “It’s heartening to see that for two years early childhood education has been a prominent part of the President’s policy proposals. There is a strong body of evidence that shows early childhood education has great value for…

Professor Heckman Applauds Early Childhood Education Bill Introduction View Statement

Professor Heckman issued the following statement today in response to the introduction of the bipartisan Strong Start for America’s Children Act. “The Strong Start for America’s Children Act is an important step in the right direction in building our nation’s economic future. Human capital is a critical part of our nation’s infrastructure. Quality birth-to-five early childhood education for disadvantaged…

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Anyone looking for upstream solutions to the biggest problems facing America should look to Nobel Prize winning University of Chicago Economics Professor James Heckman's work to understand the great gains to be had by investing in the early and equal development of human potential.
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