Report says Michigan saves money with early childhood education

MICHIGAN (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – A new report says that Michigan stands to save much more money by saving early childhood programs rather than cutting them.

Researchers in Minnesota took a look at the impact of programs for kids from birth to five years old over the past 25 years.

The study found that Michigan schools saved more than $220 million because fewer kids repeated grades and learning disabilities were caught early on. Taxpayers also spent less on juvenile corrections and welfare.

Researchers also found 80,000 adults in the workforce who would probably have dropped out of school if they had not seen help early on.

The Early Childhood Investment Corporation has put the entire study online. You can read it for yourself here.