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Missoulian Editorial: Investment in early education will pay off exponentially
June 2, 2014/
Unfortunately, the Montana business community has been noticeably missing from the growing discussion on early education.
Thanks to years of study, the benefits of early childhood education are well known. High-quality education is a key aspect of intervention for at-risk kids, and the earlier it is offered, the more beneficial it is.
On the other hand, at-risk children who do not have access to these services are:
25 percent more likely to drop out of school.
40 percent more likely to become a teen parent.
50 percent more likely to be placed in special education.
60 percent more likely to never attend college.
70 percent more likely to be arrested for a violent crime.
