Liz Bell
Senior reporter
Katie Dukes
Policy analyst
EdNC is a nonprofit organization established to provide
an independent source of news, data, & analysis
about education for the people of North Carolina.
Research shows investments in early childhood bring higher return than investments at any other stage of life
Vast majority of human brain development occurs in first three years of life
Strengthening neural connections during this critical period leads to:
North Carolina ranked Top State for Business by CNBC two years in a row
Investment in early care & education enables parents to fully participate in the labor force
Economy is stronger when parents can earn family-sustaining wages knowing their children are safe and cared for