College Isn't Always Worth It
Prof. James Heckman study finds diminishing returns for a bachelor’s degree for graduates with low academic ability
Chicago: The city that works — for whom?
In op-ed, Prof. James Heckman writes that closing Chicago streets and parks for private events is ‘a recurrent pattern of uncounted taxes and denial of public services’
Study questions value of Tennessee preschool program
Prof. James Heckman criticizes study that finds pre-kindergarten education is not beneficial to students
Is ‘Sesame Street’ really as good as preschool? Let’s ask a Nobel Prize winner.
Prof. James Heckman discusses study looking at the developmental benefits of TV show 'Sesame Street' for children
Academics Seek a Big Splash
Article cites Prof. James Heckman, who says 'pressure is enormous' for young economists to attract media attention with research
Nobel Prize-winning economist: Preschool works, but poorest kids benefit most
Prof. James Heckman argues that public investments in early learning should go to disadvantaged children first
Seattle Times
How Democrats Became the Child-Care Party
Article author names Prof. James Heckman the 'most influential' researcher of the social benefits of early childhood education
New York Magazine
Do Politicians Love Kids?
Article cites Prof. James Heckman, who says investment in early childhood programs is the cheapest way to reduce crime