From Forbes October 26, 2017 James J. Heckman Harris Public Policy Professor James Heckman Harris Public Policy Professor James Heckman published an article in Forbes arguing that any tax reform bill should include raising the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and making it refundable so low and middle income families can have access to the money they need to provide their children with adequate early childhood education. "Increasing the CDCTC helps parents afford the early childhood education that will provide their children with a foundation for success in school and life—and provide society with a return on investment in the form of greater productivity." Full coverage available in Forbes. Upcoming Events More events Civic Leadership Academy 2026 Virtual Information Session Wed., June 18, 2025 | 12:00 PM Get to Know Harris! Public Sector Scholarship Fri., June 20, 2025 | 12:00 PM Harris Summer Campus Visit Mon., June 23, 2025 | 10:00 AM Harris School of Public Policy 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States
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