Early childhood earns highest ROI


	Early childhood earns highest ROI

tumblon

10-4-2008 5:40 PM

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early childhood, education, economy

tumblon says:

"Each dollar spent on early education saves society $4 to $7 down the road." Those are OUR tax dollars.

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