Listen to scientists, and top government officials make the case for investments in early childhood programs.

Dr. James Heckman discusses how investing in people and in particular, children and early childhood programs reduces inequality and has a high rate of economic return.

From the Center on Developing Child, NCSL and NGA, examines the science of a child’s developing brain and discusses the policy implication of the findings.

Learn how aquiring skills at a young age enables children to more effectively learn new skills later in life.

Find out how stress and adversity can have a negative impact on early childhood development, from the Center on the Developing Child, NCSL and NGA.

While certain measures such as IQ are important to a child's future success, less measurable traits such as patience and temperment also play a large role.

From the Center on the Developing Child, NCSL and NGA, identifies innovative early childhood programs that improve outcomes for children.