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Preschool: Much More Than You Wanted To Know
Scott Alexander critically examines studies on preschool effects, finding mixed and inconsistent evidence for long-term benefits.
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Scott Alexander critically examines studies on preschool effects, finding mixed and inconsistent evidence for long-term benefits.
Scott Alexander admits he was wrong about preschool programs like Head Start, discussing new evidence of their long-term benefits and considering the implications for understanding environmental effects and policy.