Once again, the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard has provided a great resource for those seeking to understand early childhood. They offer Five Numbers to Remember About Early Childhood Development that are simple, clear and compelling.
The numbers capture well many the most salient numbers:
- Rate of Brain Development
- Age when Disparities Appear
- Impact of Risk Factors
- Return on Investment
These are compelling numbers to anyone who cares about health, education, stewardship or civil society.