Investing in early childhood development is smart economic development

Description:

This report discusses the social and economic benefits of investing in early childhood education, citing Minnesota Early Learning Foundation's successful model which addresses the challenge of scaling up high-quality programs that produce large returns on investment.

Resource Type:

Other

Author(s):

Rolnick Arthur

Publisher(s):

University of Wisconsin--Extension

Country:

United States

State(s)/Territories/Tribal Nation(s):

Minnesota

Date Issued:

January 22, 2014

Source:

In K. Bogenschneider & O. Little (Eds.), The science of early brain development: A foundation for the success of our children and the state economy: First edition (pp. 1-8). University of Wisconsin--Extension. https://www.purdue.edu/hhs/hdfs/fii/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/s_wifis32c01.pdf#:~:text=W%20hen%20governments%20invest%20in%20high-quality%20early%20childhood,there%20is%20a%20return%20of%20%244%20to%20%2416.

Topics:

3. Child Care & Early Education Market > 3.5. Economic & Societal Impact

6. Programs, Interventions & Curricula > 6.1. Programs

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