An Investment in Decency

American Teacher - Vol. 89 Nbr. 4, December 2004

Rose, Mike
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Summary:

One of the most recent entries in the economists' argument is "Exceptional Returns: Economic Fiscal Social Benefits of Investment in Early Childhood Development." The report, written by Washington College economics department chair Robert G. Lynch and released in October by the Economic Policy Institute, examines some of the longest-running early childhood development initiatives and concludes that every dollar invested consistently generates a return of $3 or more to society.

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An Investment in Decency

Educators and child advocates have long argued that expanding the number of high-quality early childhood programs is the right and just thing to do if the nation is serious about giving all children access to true educational opportunity. More and more, these experts are being joined by leading economists who have examined the costs and benefits of early childhood e...



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