This webinar features research around the vital role parents play in family health and economic potential. Professor Tamara McGavock (Grinnell College & University of Chicago) presents […]| The Heckman Equation
This webinar discusses research regarding the economics of human potential. Economist Dr. Orla Doyle (University College Dublin) presents the latest age 14 follow-up data from Preparing […] The post Webinar: Evidence on Early Childhood Interventions appeared first on The Heckman Equation.| The Heckman Equation
Prevention as Protection: Children with disabilities in Rhode Island experience less maltreatment with early intervention. Children with disabilities, developmental delay or are at risk of delay […] The post Prevention as Protection: Federal Early Intervention in Rhode Island appeared first on The Heckman Equation.| The Heckman Equation
Home Visiting & Life Cycle Outcomes: High-quality family support demonstrates sustained effects into adolescence. From pregnancy to age five, the Preparing for Life (PFL) program provided […]| The Heckman Equation
Smarts matter. But other factors may play an even bigger role in whether someone succeeds. This week, The Hidden Brain speaks with Nobel Prize-winning economist James […] The post Podcast: What’s Not on the Test appeared first on The Heckman Equation.| The Heckman Equation
An analysis of new data from the pioneering Perry Preschool Program shows that quality early childhood enrichment programs can improve life outcomes for participants well into middle-age—and outcomes for their children. Jorge Luis García, James J. Heckman and Victor Ronda analyzed the latest data sweep of Perry Preschool participants, now age 54, which includes data… The post 2021 Perry Summary One-pager appeared first on The Heckman Equation.| The Heckman Equation
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 in the decades ahead. In this webinar and accompanying summary, research by expert economists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is paired with the return on investment findings from Professor… The post The Dual Return on Investing in Quality Early Childhood Programs appeared first on The Heckman Equation.| The Heckman Equation
Professor Heckman’s latest research on the Perry Preschoolers at midlife finds multi-generation gains for the participants and children of participants in the areas of education, health, employment and civic life. The research provides a compelling indication that early childhood education can be an effective way to break the cycle of poverty. Select download to access… The post Perry Preschool: Intergenerational Effects Academic Papers appeared first on The Heckman Equation.| The Heckman Equation
These share graphics and accompanying social post copy highlight key research takeaways from Professor Heckman’s paper, Intergenerational and Intragenerational Externalities of the Perry Preschool Project. Use these graphics on your social media platforms to share the multi-generational positive impact that high-quality early childhood programs can have on families and society. Access a research summary to… The post Perry Preschool: Intergenerational Effects Graphics appeared first on The...| The Heckman Equation
Frequently asked questions regarding the research from Professor Heckman’s recent papers (The Perry Preschoolers at Late Midlife: A Study in Design-Specific Inference and Intergenerational and Intragenerational Externalities of the Perry Preschool Project), ranging from a deeper dive into the importance of birth-to-three programs to how the research differs from similar studies in the field. Access… The post Perry Preschool: Intergenerational Effects FAQ appeared first on The Heckman Equa...| The Heckman Equation
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 birth-to-five programs for disadvantaged children can deliver a 13% per year return on investment—a rate substantially higher than the 7-10% return previously established for preschool programs serving 3- to…| The Heckman Equation
