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The Regional Impacts of Investments in Young Children
The evidence is clear. The results are real and compelling. Investing in early childhood is one of the most substantial steps the region can take to strengthen business, improve schools, expand economic opportunities and move the Grand Traverse Bay area forward.
Economic Case for Investing in High Quality Early Childhood Programming
Investments in high-quality child care not only provide incentive for parents to remain in the workforce and help alleviate the effects of poverty, but also help to contribute to the development of a future workforce. Research conducted by Dr. James Heckman, Nobel laureate and professor at the University of Chicago, demonstrates a 13 percent return on investment for high-quality early childhood education. And yet, only 3 percent of education spending in 2016 was directed toward early childhood.
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