Most of us know there are student factors outside of school, such as home life and childhood experiences, that have a big influence on student success in school. Some studies have shown that one ...

Despite the central importance of the early years, children today face a human capital crisis. The World Bank’s Human Capital Index estimates that globally, a child born today would only reach 56% of ...

Investing in children’s early years — in health, nutrition and early childhood development— is a critical down payment to long-term competitiveness. The World Bank Group focuses ... It will help ...