Impact of Kindergarten Teacher Experience on Future Success

A study led by Raj Chetty revealed a surprising correlation between the income of individuals in their 20s and the years of experience their kindergarten teachers had. Experienced kindergarten teachers impart character skills that greatly influence future success. These skills, such as being proactive, pro-social, disciplined, and determined, are crucial for predicting success and are more significant than cognitive skills. The advantage from an experienced kindergarten teacher in character skills endures into fourth and eighth grade, setting students on a different trajectory towards success.