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"The highest rate of return in early childhood development comes from investing as early as possible, from birth through age five, in disadvantaged families. Starting at age three or four is too little too late, as it fails to recognize that skills beget skills in a complementary and dynamic way. Efforts should focus on the first years for the greatest efficiency and effectiveness. The best investment is in quality early childhood development from birth to five for disadvantaged children and their families.”—James J. Heckman, December 7, 2012
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Rep. Johnson is a licensed educator with the Kansas Department of Education and is rated as "most highly qualified." He holds a Masters In Education Degree from Pittsburg State University, completing his studies with a 4.0 GPA. He holds a second Masters In Administration of Justice from Wichita State University. His undergraduate degree is in History & Political Science. He was named Kansas High School Teacher of the Year in 2016. He has also taught as an adjunct for several colleges and universities.
Here are some key points why early education and Parents As Teachers are important and need support in the Kansas Legislature:
+A critical time to shape productivity is from birth to age five, when the brain develops rapidly to build the foundation of cognitive and
character skills necessary for success in school, health, career and life.
+Early childhood education fosters cognitive skills along with attentiveness, motivation, self-control and sociability—the character skills
that turn knowledge into know-how and people into productive citizens.
+Investing in early childhood education for at-risk children is an effective strategy for reducing social costs.
+Every child needs effective early childhood supports—and at-risk children from disadvantaged environments are least likely to get them.
+Without resources such as “parent-coaching” and early childhood education programs, many at-risk children miss the developmental
growth that is the foundation for success.
Here are some key points why early education and Parents As Teachers are important and need support in the Kansas Legislature:
+A critical time to shape productivity is from birth to age five, when the brain develops rapidly to build the foundation of cognitive and
character skills necessary for success in school, health, career and life.
+Early childhood education fosters cognitive skills along with attentiveness, motivation, self-control and sociability—the character skills
that turn knowledge into know-how and people into productive citizens.
+Investing in early childhood education for at-risk children is an effective strategy for reducing social costs.
+Every child needs effective early childhood supports—and at-risk children from disadvantaged environments are least likely to get them.
+Without resources such as “parent-coaching” and early childhood education programs, many at-risk children miss the developmental
growth that is the foundation for success.
Links To Local School Programs
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Rep. Tim Johnson is a strong supporter of early learning and parent involved education. |
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Website provided by Rep. Timothy Johnson, Catherine Johnson Treasurer