“Early childhood development programs are rarely portrayed as economic development initiatives, and…that is a mistake." - Arthur J. Rolnick, Senior Vice President & Director of Research, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Early childhood education is increasingly recognized by social scientists as critical to economic self sufficiency:
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Quality child care is vital for parents to be able to work.
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Quality early childhood education is key to success in school and in life.
- Helping the next generation break the cycle of poverty starts by giving young children a better start in life.
But experts say early childhood education is just as critical to building a strong economy and a strong workforce.
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