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A must, must read

September 26, 2012 por Francisco Mejía Leave a Comment


critical importance of early childhood development

James Heckman just published a must, must read on the critical importance of early childhood development.

This is the first sentence.

The accident of birth is a principal source of inequality in America today.

And this is the last paragraph

Social policy should, then, be directed toward the malleable early years. And it should be guided by the goal of promoting the quality of parenting and the early life environments of disadvantaged children, while also respecting the primacy of the family, showing cultural sensitivity, and recognizing America’s social diversity. And that means that effective strategies need to provide a menu of high quality programs from which parents can choose.

The is a must, must read because Heckman is probably one of the most influential and respected economists today and everything in between is rigorous.  His article has generated a vigorous debate.

Gold.


Filed Under: Beyond development effectiveness Tagged With: early childhood, Effectiveness, James Heckman, opportunity

Francisco Mejía

Francisco Mejía is a Consultant at the Office of Strategic Planning and Development Effectiveness at the Inter-American Development Bank.

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  1. Laurent Bossavie says

    September 26, 2012 at 9:07 am

    Where can we find this article?

    Reply
    • Avatar photoFrancisco Mejía says

      September 26, 2012 at 9:16 am

      Laurent,

      Which article are you refering to? The link to Prof. Heckman’s article is at the end of this post. Its working for me and I checked in another computer. Hope the link works in your computer. Thanks for reading us

      regards

      Reply
    • Ruben says

      October 3, 2012 at 6:33 pm

      Laurent, try this link:

      http://www.bostonreview.net/BR37.5/ndf_james_heckman_social_mobility.php

      Reply
      • Avatar photoFrancisco Mejía says

        October 4, 2012 at 8:22 am

        Thanks. The link works from my PC.

        Reply
  2. Laurent Bossavie says

    September 26, 2012 at 9:07 am

    Where can we find this article?

    Reply
    • Avatar photoFrancisco Mejía says

      September 26, 2012 at 9:16 am

      Laurent,

      Which article are you refering to? The link to Prof. Heckman’s article is at the end of this post. Its working for me and I checked in another computer. Hope the link works in your computer. Thanks for reading us

      regards

      Reply
    • Ruben says

      October 3, 2012 at 6:33 pm

      Laurent, try this link:

      http://www.bostonreview.net/BR37.5/ndf_james_heckman_social_mobility.php

      Reply
      • Avatar photoFrancisco Mejía says

        October 4, 2012 at 8:22 am

        Thanks. The link works from my PC.

        Reply
  3. Martin says

    October 2, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    It’s here: http://www.bostonreview.net/BR37.5/ndf_james_heckman_social_mobility.php

    Reply
    • Avatar photoFrancisco Mejía says

      October 4, 2012 at 8:22 am

      Thanks.

      The link works from my PC. Anybody else with problems? PLease let us know.

      Reply
  4. Martin says

    October 2, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    It’s here: http://www.bostonreview.net/BR37.5/ndf_james_heckman_social_mobility.php

    Reply
    • Avatar photoFrancisco Mejía says

      October 4, 2012 at 8:22 am

      Thanks.

      The link works from my PC. Anybody else with problems? PLease let us know.

      Reply

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