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Latrobe Kinder-Schull Welcomes Senator Kim Ward
LATROBE, PA (June 2, 2021) – Latrobe Kinder-Schull welcomed PA State Senator Kim Ward and local leaders today for a virtual tour and conversation on the challenges of providing pre-k during the COVID-19 pandemic. Local leaders spoke to Senator Ward about the continued...
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County Welcomes Senator Scott Martin
Lancaster, PA (June 1, 2021) – Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County welcomed PA State Senator Scott Martin and local leaders today for a virtual tour and conversation on the challenges of providing pre-k during the COVID-19 pandemic. Local leaders spoke to...
Pottstown Mercury: GUEST COLUMN: This Veterans Day, look to the future our veterans fought to preserve
As we rightfully thank those men and women that have served in our Armed Forces this Veterans Day, let’s also reflect on the future and what we can do to ensure that more young people are citizen-ready.
Lancaster Online: Op-ed: We need to invest in pre-K for the sake of our nation
Let’s ensure the hard work and sacrifice of previous generations is upheld and carried forward by our youth. Continuing Pennsylvania’s commitment to high-quality prekindergarten is a promise to prepare our next generation of citizens.
York Dispatch: Editorial: More Pre-k Funds Needed
An additional $25 million in funding was added to the state budget this year for early childhood education — $20 million going to PA Pre-K Counts programs and $5 million to Head Start Supplemental.
That’s a good start, but experts say much more is needed to reach all of Pennsylvania’s eligible children.
Morning Call: Letter to the Editor: Fully Fund Pre-k Programs in PA
Of this I’m certain: Pre-K education is a valuable experience all Pennsylvania children should have access to for its proven social, emotional and developmental benefits.
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lehighvalleylive.com: $30M more in Pa. funding boosts pre-K learning, Wolf says in Lehigh Valley visit
$30M more in Pa. funding boosts pre-K learning, Wolf says in Lehigh Valley visit Sep. 30, 2021 The first years of development for Pennsylvania children took center-stage Thursday in Allentown, as Gov. Tom Wolf visited to announce millions in new funding for pre-K...
tribdem.com: State budget boosted early childhood ed by $30 million
State budget boosted early childhood ed by $30 million July 20, 2021 Gov. Tom Wolf joined lawmakers and advocates for early childhood education Monday to tout the benefits of a $30 million boost in funding for Pre-K Counts and Head Start programs included in the...