Public radio from Western Michigan University 102.1 NPR News | 89.9 Classical WMUK
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Investing in Early Chilhood Education

Upjohn Institute Economist Tim Bartik says investing in early childhood education prepares children for kindergarten. He says it also boosts the economy overall. 

Bartik's new book is From Preschool to Prosperity: The Economic Payoff to Early Childhood Education

Gordon Evans became WMUK's Content Director in 2019 after more than 20 years as an anchor, host and reporter. A 1990 graduate of Michigan State, he began work at WMUK in 1996.