Racism May Influence Brain Development in Young Children
Noted researcher Professor Jack Shonkoff believes that stresses early in life -- including the stress of racism -- lead to health and learning disparities later in life.
Shonkoff is starting research studies to investigate how "societal influences," such as racism, influence brain development in young children.
To learn more about Shonkoff's work and new theories, see "Off to a Healthy Start," published in the Harvard Public Health Review Summer/Fall 2006 edition.
Shonkoff's work on early learning and brain development deeply influenced legislative leaders in Washington state who have been voting for huge investments in early learning.
