Quality, early learning opportunities for proper brain development

All children need quality, early learning opportunities for proper brain development and for building language, math and social skills.

The window of opportunity to have a real impact closes early.

Nobel laureate and nationally recognized economist James Heckman says, "Data from economists, social scientists and medical experts conclusively show that the answer [to best invest in human capital development to increase workforce capabilities] is to invest in comprehensive early childhood development — from birth to age 5 — particularly in disadvantaged children and their families."
http://www.mcall.com/opinion/yourview/mc-education-butz-20110114,0,4686501.story