Prof. James Heckman

Investments in the earliest years pay off for children, families and society. Learn about the benefits of building skill upon skill and make your case for early childhood education with the Heckman Curve: bit.ly/2FBVmV1

Inc. cites work with Borghans, Golsteyn & @johneric showing that traits like self-discipline, persistence, and diligence matter more than innate intelligence when it comes to financial success — & Mark Cuban agrees. inc.com/jeff-haden/sci…

Skills evolve dynamically at different stages of life, in ways that are not captured by standardized test scores. We explore that problem in a new article on @Vox_dev.

National Freedom Day marks the anniversary of the signing of the resolution that paved the way for the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery in the U.S. Today, we reflect on the importance of freedom and equality, and how we uphold these principles in our lives.

NAEP scores are one narrow data point at a point in time. The question that should be asked is: do the children love learning? Do teachers feel their students are engaged?

The earlier the investment, the better. The Heckman Curve shows how investments in early childhood yield higher returns. heckmanequation.org/resource/the-h… #HeckmanCurve #InvestInKids

Research shows that promoting parenting & intense engagement between mothers and children pays off with success throughout life. @AlisonBaulos joined me in a video to share the evidence with the @mumsdadsmatter 2024 conference in London. Watch: youtu.be/i_pgVRi87hw?fe…

Investing in early childhood education has a high rate of return. Learn more about the economic impact: heckmanequation.org/resource/early… #EarlyEducation #ROI

Children with lower socioeconomic status are substantially less likely to be enrolled in child care. An RCT that provided info and assistance to lower barriers in the application process substantially increased enrollment. Paper from @henninghermes et al. bit.ly/4150sTF

The earlier the investment, the better. The Heckman Curve shows how investments in early childhood yield higher returns. heckmanequation.org/resource/the-h… #HeckmanCurve #InvestInKids

Our friends at @UChicagoHarris Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab (https://biplab.uchicago.edul) are hiring a postdoctoral researcher interested in how children acquire human capital & how that shapes children’s social/economic outcomes. Apply here: apply.interfolio.com/158743

Did you know? Gender plays a role in the outcomes of early childhood programs. Discover the findings here: heckmanequation.org/resource/gende… #EarlyChildhood #GenderDifferences

Tomorrow, Nov. 8, hear a great multidisciplinary panel discuss personal agency and the economics of motivation and of behavioral change at this @hceconomics Center for the Economics of Human Capital event. @heckmanequation will moderate the panel. cehd.uchicago.edu/?page_id=8252

Did you know? Gender plays a role in the outcomes of early childhood programs. Discover the findings here: heckmanequation.org/resource/gende… #EarlyChildhood #GenderDifferences

It’s unsettling that the science on early childhood education is considered “unsettled,” @hceconomics Executive Director @AlisonBaulos writes in an eLetter in Science. Teachers, program admins, children & families should be part of ECE research. science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

Closing the gap: The Heckman Equation demonstrates that early intervention reduces inequality and boosts social mobility. heckmanequation.org/the-heckman-eq… #InvestInKids #ECE

Hear from experts like James J. Heckman, @IanVRowe , @AgnesCallard , @clayroutledge and more as they discuss empowerment, agency, and the economics of motivation. @BeckerFriedman @ArchbridgeInst Learn more & register: cehd.uchicago.edu/agency #Economics #agency #CEHD

The Heckman Equation shows that early intervention leads to better outcomes in health, education, and earnings. Learn more: heckmanequation.org/resource/resea… #EarlyLearning #HeckmanEquation

Join us for a session with Gabrielle Menezes, UNESCO's Chief of Digital Channels, as Nobel Laureate Prof. James Heckman dives into how early environments shape brain development, the role of family, and the future of education policy. #UNESCO youtube.com/watch?v=sweXhA…

Quality early childhood education programs offer a 7-10% annual ROI, surpassing stocks in the American economy. Our research shows that high quality ECE is a smart, strategic public investment. #EarlyEducation heckmanequation.org/resource/early…

NEW REPORT: The White House Counsel of Economic Advisers has found that Pre-K investments can result in higher employment among mothers with young children. The report found that benefits go beyond the family, also supporting businesses and the economy. ffyf.org/2024/10/10/new…