The essay “Early Childhood Development: Economic Development with a High Public Return” by then director of Research Art Rolnick and economist Rob Grunewald launched a conversation among researchers, policymakers, and educators about the importance of investing in high-quality early childhood education. Today, Minneapolis Fed staff and experts across the Federal Reserve System contribute, via research, speeches, and community partnerships, to this ongoing conversation about one of the more pressing educational, social, and workforce issues facing the nation’s economy.
The importance of early childhood development
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Former Minneapolis Fed economist Rob Grunewald summarizes the economic value of public investment in children and families.
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Child care attendance plummeted well before state-ordered shutdowns
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A COVID-19 labor force legacy: The drop in dual-worker families
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Examining teacher turnover in early care and education
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What drives the cost of high-quality early care and education?
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Rucker Johnson interview: Powering potential
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