MN researchers show investment is real

The StarTribune again published an editorial highlighting early childhood issues. This week the editorial featured the research that Minnesota researchers Arthur Reynolds and Judy Temple have done in conjunction with the Chicago Child Parent Centers. There are critics who argue that investments in early education do not last. Indeed, the research proves, the investments do last and are profound.

The investment aspect of providing quality early childhood experiences to our youngest Minnesotans is an important one. We know that when children experience quality early learning in their first five years it not only benefits the individual child and their family, but it benefits all of us.