Quality early education is essential for children

Letters: Quality early education is essential for children
May 24, 2011

Brain connections for higher cognitive thinking and other skills peak before age 5. Many skills we desire in employees are well formed before a child reaches kindergarten. Research from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University suggests that the experiences children have before age 5 affect their brain development and learning for life. That is why I support Gov. Corbett's decision to maintain Pennsylvania's early education programs and urge our state leaders to do the same as they begin budget negotiations. Our economic future relies on helping today's young children reach their promise through quality early education now.

James R. Waddington, Jr.
Former board chairman
Economy League of Greater Philadelphia
Gilbertsville

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