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The Hard Facts Behind Soft Skills

The IQ score is not the only way to determine a child’s success later in life.

“Both cognitive and noncognitive socioemotional skills (sometimes called “soft skills”) promote success in society at large. The soft skills are neither soft nor squishy. There is a lot of hard evidence on the importance of soft skills in economic and social life.” ~ James J. Heckman, University of Chicago 

 

Early Access to Health Matters

Helping people reach their full potential means investing in early health care.

“If society intervenes early enough, it can raise the cognitive and socio-emotional abilities and the health of disadvantaged children.” ~ James J. Heckman, University of Chicago

 
 
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