Public Investments in Early Childhood Education

Public Investments in Early Childhood Education

Published: May 29, 2025

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Associated Project

Washington, DC Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund Impact and Cost Effectiveness Study

Time frame: 2022 – 2026

Prepared for:

Bezos Family Foundation

Klingenstein Philanthropies

DC Action

Clients

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Authors

Under 3 DC

This brief shares findings from a benefit-cost analysis to determine the economic value of a pioneering initiative to address pay gaps between child care and early education educators and K-12 teachers.

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