James Heckman, Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago and winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, wrote in a piece in The Hill, “The evidence is overwhelming: High-quality early childhood programs,  especially those like Head Start that support both children and families, deliver lifelong benefits. They increase educational attainment, improve employment and health outcomes and even support marriage and stable families. The economic return on investment? More than 13 percent annually for disadvantaged children, outpacing the stock market.”

Given the turbulence of the stock market over the past few weeks, this is not much of an accomplishment. However, this destroys the argument that Head Start is a waste of money. Instead, it’s a great investment in our children’s futures. 

Please look over the piece published online in The Hill (https://thehill.com/opinion/education/5267799-head-start-education-reform/ and share the petition on change.org with friends and colleagues to save Head Start today.