James Heckman Quotes
Self-control, openness, the ability to engage with others, to plan and to persist - these are the attributes that get people in the door and on the job, and lead to productive lives.
Early investment in the lives of disadvantaged children will help reduce inequality, in both the short and the long run.
Schools should look behind classroom doors and determine the factors that contribute to the kinds of interactions between teachers and students that promote student achievement.
We can change who we are. We can improve ourselves in various ways, and we can give ourselves possibilities.
Schooling after the second grade plays only a minor role in creating or reducing gaps.
Religion gives you a sense of certainty. It makes you feel that you have the right answers to really big questions and that youve grasped the truth.
It is imperative to change the way we look at education. We should invest in the foundation of school readiness from birth to age 5.