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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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💙 Today is National Child Health Day!
Every child deserves a healthy start and the opportunity to thrive. That means access to quality health care, perinatal health services, health coverage, immunizations, early intervention, behavioral health supports and the resources
October is National Children’s Health Month! 💙
Every child deserves a healthy start and the opportunity to thrive. That means access to perinatal health care, health coverage, vaccinations, early intervention and the resources families need from the very beginning.
💙 As Kinship Care Month comes to a close, we’re highlighting why kinship care matters.
📊 Research is clear: when children can’t stay with their parents, they do best with kin.
Kinship families can provide stability, cultural identity, resilient mental health & behavioral
🎓 Every student’s path after high school looks different. Career and technical education gives Pennsylvania students opportunities to explore their interests, build skills and prepare for the future.
We’re encouraged by continued investment in CTE and support for efforts to
The “right path” is different for every kid.
That’s why we’re investing in career and technical education — like the culinary arts and the trades here in Pennsylvania. Our latest state budget increases funding for these initiatives by another $10 million, so more kids can pursue