MEDIA REPORTS
Tribune-Democrat: Despite Lack of Funds, Somerset Head Start Opens its Doors for Classes
In the first few minutes at Head Start, 3-year-old Jazmine Dillow stayed close to her mother – away from the rest of her class, huddled nearby for a story: “Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes.”
Patriot News: As We See It – When They Talk Budget, Wolf and Lawmakers Can’t Forget Early Childhood Education
The sharp elbows of politics can sometimes be bruising, however unintentional the bump. As Pennsylvania’s budget impasse stretches into its third month, across the commonwealth the impact of political gridlock is beginning to be felt.
Media Coverage of Royersford Pre-K for PA Event 8/28/15
Media coverage from Pre-K for PA’s press event in Royersford, PA on August 28, 2015.
Patriot News: Cash Flow Woes: Schools Feeling the Pinch of the PA Budget Impasse
The lack of state funding pouring into Pre-K Counts and Head Start is having some dire impacts on preschools, forcing some to not open on time or take out a bridge loan until a state budget is finalized.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Schools Cut Back as Budget Standoff Continues
The bad news on Page 2 was that the Bucks County early learning center won’t start taking children in the state-subsidized Pa. Pre-K Counts program until Oct. 16 – about a month and a half later than normal – because the state budget standoff in Harrisburg has forced the center to scramble to find money for the program.
Bradford Era: IU9 waits word on state grant money
Whether the state would fund more preschool opportunities across McKean and Potter counties remains in question as the state budget impasse enters its third month next week.
WENY TV: PA Budget Delay Affects Local Pre-K Programs
Pennsylvania is only one of two states operating with no budget so far this fiscal year. Now in the 8th week past the deadline, area programs are starting to be impacted by the lack of funding.
Times-Leader: With state budget impasse, Head Start looks to borrow money to open on time
Lynn Biga, executive director of Luzerne County Head Start, said the agency will have to borrow money to be able to open on time and remain open.
The move comes as Head Start and other social services agencies await a budget resolve in Harrisburg where Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and Republican majorities in the legislature appear miles apart on an agreement.
Carbon County Times News: Carbon Agencies Feel Budget Pinch
Rachel Smith goes through the routine of preparing her classroom for students, even though they will be arriving a couple weeks later this year, thanks to the state budget impasse.
WICU TV: Erie Hosts Pennsylvania Kiwanis Convention
Erie hosts PA Kiwanis convention
