APA Policy Statement 8/2017 (pdf) - Quality Early Education & Child Care from Birth to Kindergarten

Increasing the Effectiveness & Efficiency of Existing Public Investments in Early Childhood Education (webpage) - Published by the Center for American Progress, this report includes recommendations to boost program outcomes & efficiency.

Investing in Young Children: New Directions in Federal Preschool and Early Childhood Policy(pdf) - Edited by Ron Haskins & W. Steven Barnett (September 2010) this report details spending on Early Head Start, Head Start & home-visiting programs. Includes recommended policies designed to increase returns on investment in early childhood programs.

Economic Development Language from the Perspective of Children (ppt) - From the 2005 Strongest Links Conference. A fun & inspiring child's perspective on economic development using business jargon. May be helpful to share with business connections.

Partnering to Promote Economic Growth (ppt) - WI Dept of Commerce presentation, 2/13/06

Ready, Set, Go! Why Business Should Support Early Childhood Education (pdf) - A report from Institute of a Comprehensive Workforce (ICW) who attest that investment & support from American businesses is imperative to the success of the American workforce.

Updated 6/20/2018