Providing good education and social services to young children can help communities thrive.
Research professors at Virginia Tech shared insights from their decades-long study on early childhood education and development.
Let's find out more about what they've discovered.
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The researchers emphasize that leaders need to collaborate for the success of such initiatives.
Coordinated efforts in education, health care, and social services make communities more appealing, attracting new businesses and improving the quality of life.
The scientists gathered evidence from the Abecedarian approach, showing how it positively influenced children's lives.
The research article outlines key standards for implementing child and family programs successfully, providing leaders with a framework to enhance their communities.
The Abecedarian Project, now in its fifth decade, continues to study the long-term effects of educational and support services on high-risk infants, demonstrating lasting benefits in careers, families, and social networks.
Recent findings show that early high-quality education correlates with better employment and parent relationships in adulthood.
Additionally, stimulating learning experiences positively impact brain structure in vulnerable children through middle age.
The Rameys believe the study's lessons are applicable globally, providing reasons to continue in this direction.
Previously, we talked about the effects of childhood abuse.
