"Children are born ready to learn. They cultivate 85 percent of their intellect, personality and skills by age 5. The first months and years of life set the stage for lifelong development. Because of the importance of early brain development, what happens in the early years has serious implications."
Additionally, the Center on the..."
http://www.newsweek.com/early-childhood-learning-crucial-students-success-482793
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