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The First Five Years is a weekly radio program presented by Maryland Family Network and airing on WEAA 88.9 FM. The program was previously on WYPR 88.1 FM. The series is focused on the extraordinary developmental period from birth to age five. The First Five Years highlights the challenges and opportunities related to nurturing young children and helping them build a solid foundation for success in school and in life. This program is made possible in part by M&T Charitable Foundation.

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Economists Agree

Economists agree: investing in early childhood saves money.

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The Heckman Equation
The Benefits and Costs of Investing in Early Childhood Education (The Washington Center for Equitable Growth)
Early Childhood Education - Ben S. Bernanke (The Federal Reserve System)

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