MEDIA REPORTS
CBS 3: Local DA’s: “Pay Now for Pre-K or Pay Later for Crime”
There was a show of support Wednesday morning for the expansion of “Pre-K” and early childhood education, as advocates were joined by the district attorneys from Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware and Chester Countries at the Double Tree Hotel in King of Prussia.
NBC10: Local DA’s: Pay for Pre-K or Pay for Crime Later
A conference advocating for early education and pre-k programs that proponents say could boost graduation rates and reduce the number of people who wind up incarcerated if every three and four-year-old had access.
Generocity: PRE-K FOR PA’S PUSH FOR EXPANDED EARLY EDUCATION MAKES HEADWAY
Now in its second year, Pre-K for PA has reached what could be its first major legislative victory: Governor Tom Wolf has proposed $120 million in additional funds to early education, more than doubling the state’s investment.
Indiana Gazette: Forum Highlights Early Education Issues
During an Early Learning Forum at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on Tuesday, experts discussed how expanding access to high-quality pre-kindergarten programs is essential to school readiness, crime prevention, workforce development and future national security.
Erie Reader: Pre-K for PA
Perry Elementary’s pre-K classroom was buzzing with activity – it looks a bit like play, and it looks a lot like fun, but there is a clearly defined mission: student success in the formative educational years to come. It was the middle of “activity center” time, during which students self organize, go where they want, and do mostly as they please, as long as the activities are constructive and purposeful.
CBS: In Philadelphia, Gov. Tom Wolf Urges Better Funding For Early Education Across Pennsylvania
Gov. Tom Wolf was in Philadelphia today, discussing the future of education at a conference of the Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children (DVAEYC).
WHYY: Wolf, advocates pushing for big ticket high-quality preschool in Pa.
Appearing at the Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children (DVAEYC) this week, Governor Wolf promoted his budget as a longterm investment. “Children who participate in high-quality preschool education perform better in school, they graduate in higher rates,” said Wolf. “If all those things happen, our society works better and so does our economy.”
Chambersburg Public Opinion: Sen. Alloway is lobbied to spend more on pre-k education
The bottom line for Fight Crime: Invest in Kids — quality early childhood education reduces crime, lowers prison costs and saves taxpayers’ dollars. The nonprofit arranged a meeting Monday at the St. Paul’s Children’s Center among Alloway, pre-school educators and local law enforcement officials.
Centre Daily Times: One-Stop Shop: Preschool Fair Allows Parents to Examine Child-Care Options
Sponsored by Mothers & More, and hosted at the State College Area High School South Building, fair director Melissa MacNeely said the event aimed to bring multiple preschools to potential clients at one venue.
“It’s a convenient way to bring their options to them,” MacNeely said. “They can look at the preschools and programs, and narrow down their search and find anything from Montessori schools or faith-based preschools or really anything they’re looking for.”
Pittsburgh Business Times: New Setback Doesn’t Diminish Local Commitment to Preschool Funding
Dec. 10 was a day of mixed emotions for advocates of early childhood education in Pittsburgh. Early that morning, it was learned that Pennsylvania would not receive the $20 million in funding that it had applied for under a federal grant program.
