From NPR April 25, 2017 Eric Westervelt Professor James Heckman Professor James Heckman examines in his paper "The Life-Cycle Benefits of an Influential Early Childhood Program" the positive effects of high-quality early education, especially for disadvantaged kids. While these programs are expensive (Mayor de Blasio's plan for NYC inlcudes a $700 million budget), Heckman says the results are worth the investments. Full coverage can be found at NPR. Upcoming Events More events Coffee Chat in Atlanta Fri., October 10, 2025 | 9:00 AM Omni Coffee & Eggs 261 Peters St SW Atlanta, GA 30313-1229 United States Harris Part-Time and Credential Programs Information Session Fri., October 10, 2025 | 12:00 PM Policy Outlook: A Fireside Chat with Dean Sergei Guriev of the London Business School Fri., October 10, 2025 | 5:00 PM Harris School of Public Policy 1307 E. 60th St. The Keller Center Chicago, IL 60637 United States
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