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Governor Wolf’s 2018-19 Budget Proposal, Ambitious Steps Forward for Early Learning in PA
The Pre-K for PA campaign, an initiative of the Early Learning PA (ELPA) coalition, saluted Governor Tom Wolf’s continued commitment to expanding access to early learning from birth to age five in Pennsylvania after he announced a $40 million expansion to high quality pre-k; a $6.5 million expansion to evidence-based home visiting programs; and a $23 million expansion to the state’s child care system, which will expand access to subsidized child care and increase funding for high quality programs as part of his 2018-19 budget address today.
Pre-K for PA campaign, Rendell and Schweiker urge 2018 election candidates to support pre-k investments to improve PA’s economic competitiveness
According to “Pre-K Works, So Why Not PA?” Pennsylvania ranks 18th out of 30 states that make public investments in high-quality, publicly funded pre-k, despite having increased its per capita investment by $30 million for the current fiscal year.
Pottstown Mercury: Editorial: State Budget Impasse Hurts Poor Schools Most
Two months past the deadline for a state budget, and little has changed since the July 1 start of a new fiscal year. Gov. Tom Wolf and the Legislature are no closer to resolution than they were at the start of summer.
Scranton Times-Tribune: Editorial: Clock Ticks on Education Legislators Don’t Miss a Payday
State leaders have spent the summer posturing about the state budget rather than adopting it. They have the luxury to do so. Even though there is no law establishing tax rates, taxes continue to be collected. Everyone in state government has been paid over the six weeks that the commonwealth has operated without a budget.
York Daily Record: Make high-quality prekindergarten a 2017 priority
Why high-quality pre-K? Because it works, and because all children, especially those who start life at disadvantages due to no fault of their own, deserve a chance to succeed. For these kids, high-quality early learning helps to build the foundation for academics, proper social behavior and emotional health.
Philly.com: Commentary: Let Pa’s resolution for 2017 be expanded access to pre-k
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.
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Carlisle Sentinel: Advocates make case for pre-K importance in Carlisle
The Pre-K for PA Campaign released a report, “Ready for Success: Kindergarten Teachers Support Investments in High-Quality Pre-K,” which was based on findings of a survey conducted by the Pennsylvania State Education Association.
Public News Service: Survey Shows Broad Teacher Support for Pre-K
More than 90% of Pennsylvania kindergarten teachers agree that high quality pre-k prepares children for school success, according to a new report.