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On 26 September 2024, the International Congress on Brain Sciences and Early Childhood Care and Education provided a platform to showcase research findings on early childhood development and learning. It fostered critical dialogue between researchers, education policymakers, and practitioners, highlighting the practical applications of these findings in shaping education systems.
A key moment in the opening session was the keynote address by Nobel Laureate Prof. James Heckman, during which he emphasized the importance of quality education from the earliest age in improving individuals' chances for personal and professional fulfillment, as well as breaking the cycle of poverty. The interplay between neuroscience and early childhood education was central to the congress.
For more information on Early Childhood Care and Education, visit wcecce2022.org/en
On 26 September 2024, the International Congress on Brain Sciences and Early Childhood Care and Education provided a platform to showcase research findings on early childhood development and learning. It fostered critical dialogue between researchers, education policymakers, and practitioners, highlighting the practical applications of these findings in shaping education systems.
A key moment in the opening session was the keynote address by Nobel Laureate Prof. James Heckman, during which he emphasized the importance of quality education from the earliest age in improving individuals' chances for personal and professional fulfillment, as well as breaking the cycle of poverty. The interplay between neuroscience and early childhood education was central to the congress.
For more information on Early Childhood Care and Education, visit wcecce2022.org/en
