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Research shows early investments can break the cycle of poverty

Noble Laureate James Heckman’s latest early childhood research looks at the life outcomes of Perry Preschool participants at midlife, as well as the outcomes of their own children. Heckman found that the original participants of the program had significant gains in personal and family life outcomes that provided their children with positive second-generation effects on education, health, employment and civic life. Early childhood education resulted in stronger families and significantly contributed to upward mobility in the next generation.