In Conversation with UC Irvine School of Education Academy Professors:
​Deborah Lowe Vandell

Explore the profound impact of early education and care in childhood development with Chancellor's Professor Emerita Deborah Lowe Vandell. As the founding Dean of the UC Irvine School of Education, she shares insights from a remarkable 26-year longitudinal study, uncovering the enduring effects of high-quality early childhood programs on educational attainment and work habits.

Join the conversation as Vandell discusses the importance of out-of-school time, afterschool programs, and organized activities.