Enriching Children, Enriching the Nation: Public Investment in High-Quality Prekindergarten
by By Lynch, Robert G.
Category: Education , Preschool & Kindergarten

Lynch (Washington College) analyzes the governmental costs and benefits of public investment in a targeted pre-kindergarten education program serving the poorest 25% of children versus a universal pre-kindergarten education program available to all toddlers. The study estimates yearly expenditures and revenue impacts through 2050 as well as the earnings and crime implications for individuals and society. No index is provided. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)