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State Leaders & Families Celebrate New Pre-K Counts Classroom

Oct 31, 2022

Pennsylvania State Senator Camera Bartolotta and staff from Representative Tim O’Neal’s office joined Blueprints for a visit to the new Pre-K Counts expansion classroom in the Frank Sarris Public Library. They were joined by the CEO of Blueprints, Darlene Bigler, the Executive Director of the library, Peggy Tseng, and Vice Chair of the Library Board of Trustees, Marsha Blanco, staff from Blueprints, WQED, and Trying Together, and pre-k students and families to mark the new classroom with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The Children’s Center Welcomes Governor Wolf and Local Leaders

Sep 9, 2022

Pre-K Counts provider The Children’s Center/Volunteers of America welcomed Governor Tom Wolf and local leaders today to mark the $79 million pre-k expansion included in the final 2022–23 Pennsylvania budget.

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Philly.com: Commentary: Let Pa’s resolution for 2017 be expanded access to pre-k

Jan 3, 2017

Resolutions – proactive measurable goals that pave the way for future success – help us launch the new year with purpose and direction. Let’s resolve to build on the growing consensus for the wisdom of quality universal pre-K in Pennsylvania.

Times-Leader: Column: Retired Maj. Gen. Joseph F. Perugino: Our nation’s military preparedness linked to our nation’s preschools

Nov 17, 2016

When we thank our veterans on Veterans Day, let’s not stop there. Let’s ensure that the hard work and sacrifice of previous generations are upheld and carried forward by our young residents.

Times-Leader: Their View: State Must Invest in its Children

Mar 30, 2019

As the state legislature debates budget priorities, an area of concern on both sides of the aisle is the readiness of our future workforce. As a retired U.S. Army general, I too am concerned about this especially since the young people of today are the service members of the future.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Letter to the Editor: Investing in Pre-k is a Big Win for PA Children

Mar 22, 2019

In Gov. Tom Wolf’s recent budget 2019-2020 proposal, education was again a focus. As an elected school board member, I am glad to see our evolving understanding of the importance of funding the full continuum of high-quality early childhood education for all children. Specifically, the governor’s proposed investment of $50 million for high-quality pre-K is a big win for thousands of Pennsylvania’s youngest children.

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