Early Childhood Interventions for Low-income Children Which Early Skills Matter for Success in School? Key Skills and Behaviors for Preschool Children Achievement Engagement Antisocial Behaviors Mental Health
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If policymakers want early childhood programs (sometimes referred to as preschool) for low-income children to build skills that will generate lasting changes, which skills should be targeted? Table 1 shows selected types of skills and behaviors. Investments in early childhood education could potentially have positive effects on each of these skills and behaviors, which could in turn help to improve subsequent educational attainment, skill development, and labor market participation.
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