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Driven by bi-partisan support, publicly funded, high-quality pre-k was placed as a top state funding priority of the past two state budget cycles… and rightfully so. Access to this vital service is a fundamental building block of our state’s education system and helps ensure children have the strong foundation necessary to enter kindergarten ready to […]
A developmental screening is a series of questions about the development of a young child to help identify the presence of any delays. It can be an important tool to keep kids healthy, yet many Pennsylvania children aren’t receiving such screenings. This infographic explains why developmental screenings matter.
Despite the many proven benefits of high-quality pre-k, most of Pennsylvania’s 3- and 4-year-olds lack access to this once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity. And many of the children missing out are those at greatest risk of academic failure. How many children in your county are among those missing out? You can find out with our county-level fact […]
Investments in high-quality pre-k have a significant return on investment for our children, schools and communities. It’s one reason civic leaders and philanthropic organizations have long supported making pre-k available to more children who need it, particularly those at risk of academic failure. Yet too few children are benefiting in Pennsylvania, and philanthropic efforts can […]
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A new Fact Sheet means new DATA! In 2022, over 19,000 children and youth were placed in Pennsylvania’s foster care system. Approximately one-third of the population was transition-age youth. https://ow.ly/aZln50RHkSe
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