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Prof. James Heckman
Nobel laureate economist James Heckman shows how smart investments in early childhood development improve social, economic and health outcomes.
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High-quality, early childhood development has different effects for boys and girls. Low quality care actually hurts males.
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Prof. James Heckman Jan 30
Higher employment rates and more income are some of the outcomes when investments are made in high-quality, early development for males. Read more:
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Prof. James Heckman Jan 29
Females who participate in high-quality, early learning and development experience more years of education, higher graduation rates and more. Investment in matters. Read more:
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Prof. James Heckman Jan 26
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Early investments benefit parents and children. Learn more about the outcomes of high-quality, birth-to-five early childhood development:
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Prof. James Heckman Jan 26
Couldn't agree more! Starting earlier provides greater returns. Learn more about the benefits of birth-to-five early childhood development.
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GCSEL Jan 25
Be proactive! Use resources available at and stay engaged with new research at
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GCSEL Jan 25
Couldn't make it to the Speaker Series to hear speak? No problem! See Dr. Heckman's presentation right here:
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GCSEL Jan 25
"Invest more in prevention and less in remediation. Invest in flourishing lives, not in correcting problems after they appear."
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GCSEL Jan 25
In 2017, the U.S. poverty rate was 12.7% with the MS poverty rate landing at 20.8%. "Effective way to alleviate poverty and inequality: skills, not handouts"
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GCSEL Jan 25
We have a full auditorium here at the MS Civil Rights Museum, and goes on in 5 minutes! Grab your seats!
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Prof. James Heckman Jan 25
Tune in to Professor Heckman's presentation today at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. Learn more about the 13% ROI for investments made in early childhood development. Live now:
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Prof. James Heckman Jan 25
Many students will soon celebrate . Make sure each day is filled with high-quality . Make the investment. Read more:
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melody musgrove Jan 21
We are very excited about having Nobel laureate Prof. James Heckman in MS this week! Come on and join us
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Prof. James Heckman Jan 24
The earlier the investment, the greater the return. Download and use this graphic today for your early childhood development presentations:
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GCSEL Jan 21
We are excited to hear from Nobel Prize-winning economist this Thursday! His free presentation will be at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson--we hope you will join us!
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Prof. James Heckman Jan 22
Human development is economic development. Listen to this podcast interview with Professor James Heckman to learn more: via
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Prof. James Heckman Jan 18
Five outcomes associated with high-quality, birth-to-five early childhood education. Download a quick reference handout:
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Prof. James Heckman Jan 17
Replying to @GroundworkOhio
Thank you for continuously using the Heckman Equation research graphics in your work!
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Prof. James Heckman Jan 17
High-quality childcare strengthens families and the economy.
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Prof. James Heckman Jan 11
Get the facts on the multi-generational impact of high-quality, birth-to-five childcare and education.
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