PRESS RELEASES & ADVISORIES
State Budget Fails to Address Crisis in Early Childhood Sector to the Detriment of Working Families and Employers
PA Legislative Latino Caucus, First Up, and Latino Educando Juntos Urge Investments Needed for Early Learning Teacher Recruitment and Retention
Early Childhood Education Caucus Highlights Need for More Pre-K Teachers, Child Care Workers
Governor and First Lady Shapiro Welcome Pre-K Students at Residence for Annual Easter Egg Hunt; Show Support for Early Learning Investments Across the Commonwealth
Shapiro Budget Offers Progress
Early Education Advocates Warn Historic Early Childhood Staffing Shortages will Persist HARRISBURG, PA (February 6, 2024)–Today, the principal partners of Early Learning Pennsylvania (ELPA), a statewide coalition of advocates focused on supporting young...
Pre-K Students Join Gov. Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Davis at Tree-Lighting Ceremony
State Budget Fails to Significantly Invest in Early Care and Education Amid Historic Labor Shortage
PA Senate Passes Budget with NO Funding to Address Early Learning Workforce Shortage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kate Philips (Pre-K for PA) philips@parkerphilips.com 215-850-4647 Jodi Askins (Start Strong PA) jodiaskins@gmail.com 272-444-1860 PA Senate Passes Budget with NO Funding to Address Early Learning Workforce Shortage Child...
Governor and First Lady Shapiro Host Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Governor’s Residence, Highlight Importance of Investing in Early Childhood Education Across the Commonwealth
Early Care and Education in Governor Shapiro’s 2023-24 State Budget Proposal
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