They took out loans just to keep classrooms running. Now, as Pennsylvania’s budget impasse ends, early childhood centers are bracing to repay the debt—with interest. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a state budget deal by a 156-47 vote that boosts early childhood education funding; Governor Josh Shapiro later signed this into law. […]
Pennsylvania’s early childhood education in crisis, report finds
A new report warns Pennsylvania’s early childhood education system is in crisis — threatening children, families, and the state’s economy. The 2025 State of Early Care and Education in Pennsylvania finds more than 160,000 eligible children lack access to quality programs. Maggie Livelsberger, policy director at Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, said the report reveals families can’t find or […]
Pa.’s early childhood education system in crisis, report reveals
Pennsylvania‘s early care and education system is facing a crisis that threatens the well-being of children, families, and the state’s economy, according to a report released by Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, a principal partner of the Early Learning PA coalition. The report, the 2025 State of Early Care and Education in Pennsylvania, outlines the urgent need for investment in childcare and pre-kindergarten programs, citing […]
PA budget proposal boosts early childhood education funding
A Pennsylvania nonprofit is praising Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new budget proposal, which includes a funding increase for early childhood education. The budget boosts support for child care, pre-K, early intervention, and other programs – and addresses staffing shortages. Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children President and CEO Kari King said low wages fuel child care worker shortages, with pay […]
Lancaster County leaders warn of worsening childcare crisis
On Monday, Lancaster County leaders met with state advocates to discuss Pennsylvania’s teacher shortage. Heather Valudes, Lancaster Chamber president and CEO, says the shortage directly relates to the state’s childcare crisis. “The piece we are advocating for is putting together dollars in the 2025, 2026 state budget that would support funding into childcare centers in order for […]
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About 153,000 Pa. children lack health coverage, a 10-year high
Pennsylvania's uninsured rate of 5% is lower than the U.S. average, but child advocates say they're concerned about a trend in the wrong direction.
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"More than 153,000 children in the state lacked health insurance in 2024, up from 147,000 in 2023, according to the State of Children’s Health Insurance, released Tuesday by the Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children." via @Capitolwire and @jkfinnerty
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