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• Science

  National Symposium on Early Childhood Science Policy Materials Online

  Young Children Develop in an Environment of Relationships

  Excessive Stress Disrupts the Architecture of the Developing Brain

  Early Exposure to Toxic Substances Damages Brain Architecture

  Children’s Emotional Development is Built into the Architecture of Their Brains

  A Science-Based Framework for Early Childhood Policy

  The Science of Early Childhood Development

• Economics

  Economic, Neurobiological, and Behavioral Perspectives on Building America’s Future Workforce

  The Economic Impact of the Early Care and Education Industry in Illinois

  Early Childhood Development: Economic Development with a High Public Return

  The Economic Benefits of High Quality Early Childhood Programs: What Makes the Difference?

• Program Evaluation

  The Effectiveness of Early Head Start for 3-Year-Old Children and Their Parents

  The Effects of Universal Pre-K on Cognitive Development

  Early Childhood Interventions Proven Results, Future Promise

  The National Evaluation of Early Head Start: Early Head Start Works

  Home Visitation: Assessing Progress, Managing Expectations