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  1. Impacts of Early Childhood Education on Medium- and Long-Term Educational Outcomes

    Dana Charles McCoy, Hirokazu Yoshikawa, Kathleen M. Ziol‐Guest, et al. · 2017 · Educational Researcher · 285 citations

    Despite calls to expand early childhood education (ECE) in the United States, questions remain regarding its medium- and long-term impacts on educational outcomes. We use meta-analysis of 22 high-quality experimental and quasi-experimental studies conducted between 1960 and 2016 to find that on average, participation in ECE leads to statistically significant reductions in special education placement (d = 0.33 SD, 8.1 percentage points) and grade retention (d = 0.26 SD, 8.3 percentage points) and increases in high school graduation rates (d = 0.24 SD, 11.4 percentage points). These results support ECE’s utility for reducing education-related expenditures and promoting child well-being.

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  2. Early Childhood Education: The Long-Term Benefits

    L. Bakken, Nola Brown, B. Downing · 2017 · Journal of Research in Childhood Education · 256 citations

    ABSTRACT This study was designed to substantiate the positive, long-term outcomes demonstrated by children from economically disadvantaged homes who received a high-quality, early education. Children who attended The Opportunity Project (TOP) Early Learning Centers in a midwestern city in the United States were matched with a like control sample from a local school system and followed from kindergarten through 4th grade. In 3rd and 4th grades, standardized state assessment outcomes for math and reading were collected on the two groups; data also were collected on discipline referrals, attendance rates, and special education placements for all grades. In the 4th grade, the TOP group scored si

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  4. Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and its long-term effects on educational and labour market outcomes

    Janna van Belle · 2016 · RAND Corporation eBooks · 34 citations

    Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) provision is associated with positive social and economic outcomes, both in the short and long term. These outcomes depend on policy decisions with regards to the number of hours that are offered, the age at which the entitlement starts, the type of ECEC care, and the costs for parents from various backgrounds. We discuss existing differences between EU countries in ECEC implementation and outcomes.

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  5. LONG-TERM OUTCOMES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SCIENCE EDUCATION: INSIGHTS FROM A CROSS-NATIONAL COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY ON CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE

    Ying Tao, Mary Oliver, Grady Jane Venville · 2012 · International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education · 29 citations

    The purpose of this research was to explore the long-term outcomes of either participating or not participating in early childhood science education on grade 6 students’ conceptual understanding of science. The research is situated in a conceptual framework that evokes Piagetian developmental levels as both potential curriculum constraints and potential models of efficacy. The research design was a multiple case study of grade 6 children from 3 schools in China (n = 140) who started formal science education in the third grade and grade 6 children from 3 matched schools in Australia (n = 105) who started learning science in kindergarten. The students’ understanding was assessed by a science q

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  6. Are there long-term benefits from early childhood education in low- and middle-income countries?

    M. Shafiq, A. Devercelli, Alexandria Valerio · 2018 · education policy analysis archives · 17 citations

    We examine the relationship between participation in early childhood education (ECE) and various long-term outcomes: post-ECE educational attainment, the development of both cognitive and socioemotional skills, and labor market outcomes. The data are from the recent Skills Toward Employability and Productivity surveys of urban adults in 12 low- and middle-income countries. Using OLS regression and propensity score matching techniques, we find suggestive evidence of long-term benefits across countries, as well as mixed evidence within countries. Notably, we find positive and statistically significant associations between ECE participation and post-ECE educational attainment (a mean of 0.9 add

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  7. The Impact of Early Childhood Education on Long-Term Outcomes

    Deetje J. Solang, Muhammad Yunus, Bahrul Sri Rukmini, et al. · 2024 · ˜The œjournal of academic science. · 16 citations

    Early childhood education (ECE) plays a crucial role in shaping the long-term cognitive, social, and emotional development of individuals. This article explores the impact of early childhood education on long-term outcomes, drawing on a comprehensive review of existing research. The findings indicate that high-quality ECE programs contribute significantly to improved academic achievement, higher educational attainment, and better economic prospects later in life. Moreover, children who participate in ECE are more likely to develop strong social skills, better emotional regulation, and lower rates of behavioral problems. The benefits of ECE are particularly pronounced for children from disadv

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  8. The Long-Term Impact of Childhood Stunting on Cognitive Development and Educational Outcomes

    Aceng Ali Awaludin, Annisa Nurrachmawati, Arifah Devi Fitriani, et al. · 2025 · Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA · 10 citations

    This study aims to analyze the long-term impact of stunting in childhood on cognitive development and educational attainment through a meta-analysis approach. Stunting, which is indicated by stunted linear growth due to chronic malnutrition, has long been associated with various negative consequences on health and social aspects. By systematically examining the results of quantitative studies from various countries and socio-economic contexts, this study identified a consistent pattern of association between stunting in early life and decline in cognitive function and academic achievement in adolescence and adulthood. Data were obtained from 25 studies that met the inclusion criteria publish

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  9. Pediatric Transplant and Cellular Therapy Consortium RESILIENT Conference on Pediatric Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease Survivorship after Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation: Part III. Long-Term Impact of Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease on Endocrinologic, Cardiovascular, and Metabolic Outcomes in

    Pooja Khandelwalhl, Jonathan D Fish, Lev Gorfinkel, et al. · 2025 · Transplantation and cellular therapy · 10 citations

    Chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) has a profound impact on the endocrinologic and cardiovascular health of survivors of transplantation performed in childhood. The impact of cGVHD is long-lasting and contributes to morbidity and early mortality through multiple mechanisms. Organs and tissues may be direct targets of alloreactive donor-derived immune cells. Corticosteroids and other cGVHD-directed therapies influence hormonal actions, alter bone metabolism, and negatively impact cardiometabolic health. Pediatric survivors are particularly vulnerable to the endocrinologic and cardiovascular effects of cGVHD as it develops during periods of intense growth and development, although littl

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  10. Medium- and long-term outcomes of early childhood education: experiences from Turkish large-scale assessments

    Eren SUNA, Mahmut Özer · 2024 · Humanities and Social Sciences Communications · 9 citations

    Abstract The benefits of early childhood education (ECE) to children extend throughout their lives. A more equitable education system is also dependent upon the universalization of ECE, beyond its personal benefits. A limited number of studies have examined the relationship between ECE attendance and educational outcomes in Türkiye, despite its importance at both the educational and systemic levels. As part of this comparative study, we examined the relationship between ECE attendance and academic achievement in Türkiye over the medium and long term. We considered high stakes assessments for the transition to upper-secondary education (at the end of the eighth grade) and higher education (at

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  11. Long-term economic outcomes for interventions in early childhood: protocol for a systematic review

    E. Geelhoed, J. Mandzufas, Phoebe George, et al. · 2020 · BMJ Open · 6 citations

    Introduction Investment in early childhood produces positive returns: for the child, the family and the community. Benefits have been shown to be significant within certain parameters, but a systematic review of the economic evidence across multiple sectors including health, education and social welfare will have the capacity to inform policy relative to the full range of social determinants. This review will take a broad approach, encompassing a range of costs and benefits to enable the identification of the most beneficial investments in early childhood and to highlight gaps in current research. Methods and analysis Economic evaluations incorporating both costs and long-term outcomes of ea

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  12. Through Their Eyes: Children’s Perspectives on Quality in Early Childhood Education

    Maryanne Theobald, Chrystal Whiteford, A. McFadden · 2025 · Education Sciences · 6 citations

    The quality of children’s early childhood education (ECE) experiences significantly impacts their long-term outcomes and wellbeing. While extensive research has explored quality from the perspectives of adult stakeholders, including educators and authorities, there remains a paucity of studies prioritizing the viewpoint of children, the main beneficiaries of ECE. This study sought to address this gap by investigating children’s preschool experiences at an Australian inner-city preschool center. Using child-friendly interview techniques, researchers engaged 32 children aged 3–4 years in discussions about their likes, dislikes, and desired changes in their preschool settings. Open-ended questi

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  13. Do good carefully: The long-term effects of low-dose DDT exposure in early childhood on education, marriage and employment.

    Simon Chang, Kam-Hon Kan · 2022 · Health economics · 5 citations

    It is well known that malaria has serious adverse effects on humans. Yet, little is known as to how dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), which is still used to control malaria, may affect human socioeconomic outcomes in the long run. Utilizing the large-scale indoor residual spraying of low-dose DDT in Taiwan in the 1950s, we estimated the long-term effects of low-dose DDT exposure in early childhood on education, marriage and employment in adulthood. Our identification hinges on the unexpected extension of DDT spraying after malaria had already been largely brought under control. We found that even at a very low dosage, DDT exposure still resulted in discernible negative effects on educat

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  14. The Long-Term Effects of Intrauterine Drug Exposure: Review of Recent Research and Implications for Early Childhood Special Education

    Mark D. Shriver, Wayne Piersel · 1994 · Topics in Early Childhood Special Education · 5 citations

    This article reviews current research on the long-term outcomes of children exposed to drugs in utero. Areas reviewed include alcohol, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and multiple drug use. Literature on the outcomes of children diagnosed with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) was found to be the most extensive. There was a paucity of research on the long-term outcomes of children exposed to cocaine, marijuana, heroin, and multiple drugs. Methodological issues related to the analysis and interpretation of longitudinal studies are discussed. Differential intervention efforts based primarily on knowledge of a child's intrauterine exposure to drugs was unsupported by available evidence. It is recommende

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  16. A Long-Term Investment in Pakistan: Early Childhood Education

    Zohra Nisar Hunzai · 2006 · Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood · 3 citations

    This article explores the importance of early childhood education in the context of child development and focuses on Pakistan initiatives in the area of early childhood for long-term investment as child development and human development.

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  17. The Effects of Early Childhood Education on Long-Term Cognitive and Social Outcomes

    Jiaxin Liu · 2025 · SHS Web of Conferences · 2 citations

    The report aims at providing an analysis of the effects of ECE on the cognitive and social development of children in the long run based on the statistical analysis. In this study, various educational programs have been analyzed to see their effectiveness on children’s development, thus helping to identify the most important factors that influence the educational outcome. The research strategy that is used in this study involves the integration of the longitudinal data and cross-sectional surveys to evaluate the efficacy of ECE on cognitive skills, social behavior, and health status. Longitudinal design allows following the children’s development over several years, thus giving a broad under

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  21. AIoT in Early Childhood Education: Policy Gaps, Ethical Imperatives, and Long-Term Educational Outcomes

    Maryam Sadat Sharifian · 2025 · IEEE Global Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things (GCAIoT) · 1 citations

    In this paper, the author sheds a light on opportunities for inclusive access, developmental assessment, and learning personalization in early childhood education through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things in policy and practice. The US is pioneering AI technology development at an unprecedented pace. However, coherent policy frameworks directing the adoption of AIoT in early learning are still uncommon, dispersed, or nonexistent in the US. This policy gap could exacerbate long-term educational disparities by posing a risk of inconsistent implementation, unequal access, and ethical lapses. It is evident that early childhood education must be a center o

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  22. Education can modify the long term impact of early childhood famine exposure on adulthood economic achievement: a historical cohort study among the survivors of the great Ethiopian famine 1983–85

    K. Abate, Misra Abdullahi, Fedlu Abdulhay, et al. · 2021 · Archives of Public Health · 1 citations

    Background Previous famine studies reported the inverse link between early life nutritional deprivation and adulthood optimal health outcomes. However, there remain sparse data on the impact of early life famine exposure in later life economic achievement. Hence, we set out to examine the association of early life famine exposure on economic achievement among survivors of the 1983–85 great Ethiopian famine. Method A historical cohort study design was employed among 968 adult men and women in the Raya Kobo district, Northern Ethiopia. Participants were categorized into in utero exposed, postnatal exposed and unexposed groups based on self-reported age and birthdate. Structured questionnaire w

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  23. Early Childhood Education and Long-Term Academic and Socioeconomic Outcomes

    Georgekutty M D · 2026 · International Journal of Education and Pedagogy (IJEP)

    Early childhood education (ECE) has long been recognized as a foundational investment in human capital, with substantial evidence suggesting that high-quality programs during the first eight years of life generate long-lasting benefits across cognitive, social-emotional, and economic dimensions. This study employs a secondary data analysis methodology to systematically examine the relationship between participation in early childhood education programs and long-term academic achievement, educational attainment, and socioeconomic outcomes. Drawing on longitudinal datasets and reports from authoritative sources including the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER), the OECD, th

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  24. Understanding the Relationship between Early Childhood Education and Long-term Health and Quality of Life Outcomes

    Ryan McNulty · 2020 · Journal of Bioresource Management

    Education is widely understood to be beneficial with regard to social opportunity, health outcomes, and quality of life scoring. Society opinion and literature are in accordance with this understanding. Much of the current literature, however, focuses on how higher education provides many of these benefits, but little investigates how early childhood education correlates with such outcomes. The objective of this study is to investigate what relationships there are between early childhood education performance and long-term health and quality of life outcomes. This investigation will explore Ohio’s third grade reading and math scores on standardized exams as compared to a national average and

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