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Elementary School Principals Resoundingly Support Pre-K Investments, released by the Pre-K for PA Campaign in partnership with the Pennsylvania Principals Association, details the perceptions of elementary school principals on high-quality pre-k.
Access to high-quality pre-k is a fundamental building block of our state’s education system. We first created this resource in 2016, as a partner in the Pre-K for PA Campaign, to help all Pennsylvanians learn more about this vital early learning experience in their local area.
Pre-K Works, So Why Not PA shows Pennsylvania ranks 18th out of 30 states that make public investments in high-quality, publicly funded pre-k, despite having increased its per capita investment by $30 million for the current fiscal year. Presently only 39 percent of eligible children in Pennsylvania benefit from the opportunity.
High-quality pre-k is an integral component of the commonwealth’s education system that lays the foundation for a child’s success well beyond their elementary education. An extensive body of research demonstrates the academic and social benefits including a reduced need for remedial services, decreased dropout rates and an increased likelihood of post-secondary education enrollment. Just as […]
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 […]
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🥕📚 Kids can't learn on an empty stomach.
SNAP helps eligible PA families afford nutritious food, supporting children's health, ability to focus, and success in school.
Protecting SNAP is an investment in PA kids and families. 💙
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💉 This National Immunization Awareness Month, we're highlighting an important development for PA kids: Pennsylvania plans to retain its current childhood vaccine schedule despite recent federal changes.
Routine immunizations are an important part of preventive care and help
🛒 When food costs compete with rent, utilities, child care & other expenses, SNAP can help eligible PA families put food on the table.
For children, that support can mean more consistent access to nutritious meals.
Protect SNAP. Protect PA families. 💙
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💙 When parents lose Medicaid coverage, children can be at greater risk of losing coverage too, even when they're still eligible.
As PPC's Becky Ludwick told @KateGiammarise of @905wesa, new Medicaid changes could create barriers for families and put children's coverage at risk.