Investing in Our Future: The Argument for Early Childhood Intervention

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Darling, Emily
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Washington and Lee University -- Capstone in Shepherd Program for the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty and Human Capability
Early childhood education
Education, Preschool
Head Start programs
Perry Preschool Project (Ypsilanti, Mich.)
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Capstone; [FULL-TEXT FREELY AVAILABLE ONLINE] Emily Darling is a member of the Class of 2011 of Washington and Lee University. While the need for quality early childhood interventions is clear, questions remain surrounding the strategies of intervention including age, outcomes, and effectiveness. This paper will review the Yale Child Welfare Research Program, HighScope Perry Preschool Project, Carolina Abecedarian, and Head Start; assess the outcomes, costs, and benefits associated with each; and conclude with a recommendation for future investment in early childhood intervention. Emily Darling