HARRISBURG (September 24, 2024) – A coordinated early care and education system ensures infants, toddlers, and preschoolers succeed in school and allows parents to work while knowing their children are safe and learning in high-quality care. A coordinated system is vital to the economy, yet according to the 2024 State of Early Care and Education […]
With Pa. child mistreatment reports on the rise, advocates call for community action, policy reform
Child abuse cases are on the rise, and advocates say better community support and training could make the difference in ensuring those numbers don’t continue to climb. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services released its latest data on child abuse and neglect in its annual Child Protective Services Report. After a notable drop in reports from 2019 […]
PA expert advises parents on keeping kids healthy, insured while learning
As Pennsylvania children return to school, health advocates stress the importance of keeping them insured. The 2023 State of Children’s Health in Pennsylvania report found more than 145,000 children are without health insurance. Becky Ludwick, vice president of public policy at the Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, said the back-to-school season is an ideal time to raise awareness […]
PA pre-K advocates back governor’s funding boost to expand access
Recent data on pre-K education in Pennsylvania revealed much work remains to improve investments in pre-K education in the state. In Pennsylvania, about 54% of eligible 3- and 4-year-olds, or about 78,000 kids, do not have access to pre-K. The Pre-K for PA campaign is asking lawmakers to boost funding in the fiscal budget as the June […]
With Allegheny County and Pa. desperate for more pre-k teachers, Gov. Shapiro’s budget proposal offers some hope
For equivalent experience and credentials, kindergarten teachers and elementary school teachers make double that of a preschool teacher. On top of that, they can earn much more generous health and PTO benefits, said Kari King, president and CEO of Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children. “Historically, there’s always been a lack of investments in the field, especially […]
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🚨New Report Alert! 🚨 Working with our friends @prek4pa and @StartStrongPA, we're back with our latest ECE report! This report shows more investments in the early care & education workforce are needed to give PA children the foundation they need.
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🚨New Report Alert! 🚨 Working with our friends @prek4pa and @StartStrongPA, we're back with our latest ECE report! This report shows more investments in the early care & education workforce are needed to give PA children the foundation they need.
🔗: https://ow.ly/m8Ms50TvAGS