The Patriot-News: Preschool investment creates jobs and generates new spending, study finds
By Jan Murphy, April 25, 2014
“Investing in preschool not only helps young children’s school readiness, it reaps benefits for the economy as well in terms of creating jobs and helping local businesses, according to a study released today by a national business leaders’ group.”
“The organization, ReadyNation/America’s Edge, estimates that every dollar invested in pre-kindergarten programs generates $1.79 in new spending in Pennsylvania.”
“Based on that, if quality preschool was available to all 3- and 4-year-olds, it would inject $800 million into the economy and create nearly 28,000 jobs, according to the report Strengthening Pennsylvania Businesses through Investments in Pre-Kindergarten.”
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