PRESS RELEASES & ADVISORIES
ReadyNation Report Outlines Business Case for PA to Invest More in Early Childhood Education
A ReadyNation report examining the benefits of quality early learning on the economy was released today as business leaders from across Pennsylvania convened for the annual Early Learning Investment Commission’s (ELIC) Economic Summit on Early Childhood Investment.
Early Childhood Educators Present Pennies for Pre-K to Governor Wolf at Annual DVAEYC Conference
Gov. Tom Wolf was presented with “Pennies for Pre-K” today at the Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children (DVAEYC) annual conference.
A Good Day for Pre-K!
The Pre-K for PA campaign, along with the Early Learning PA coalition, today applauded Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal for substantial increases to state investments in high-quality pre-kindergarten and child care – investments that will help Pennsylvania make up lost ground and increase access to high-quality early learning programs for more children.
Pre-K Teams Up with Rep. Adolph and The Cat in the Hat in Celebration of ‘Read Across America’
Pre-K for PA teamed up today with Rep. William Adolph and Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat to celebrate the sixteenth annual National Education Association’s (NEA) Read Across America Day.
Capitol Caravan Parks in Harrisburg; 253 Pre-K for PA Education Kits Delivered to Legislators
Capitol Caravan Parks in Harrisburg; 253 Pre-K for PA Education Kits Delivered to Legislators HARRISBURG (February 2, 2015)– Pre-K for PA supporters hit the halls of the Capitol today to kick off a two-day Capitol Caravan. Parents and early childhood educators...
Media Advisory: City Councilwoman Natalia Rudiak Reads Holiday Stories to Pre-K Kids
Councilwoman Natalia Rudiak will read holiday stories to 3 & 4 year olds at the Small World Early Learning Center in downtown Pittsburgh.
Pre-K for PA Partners Push for Greater Access to Pre-K at Philadelphia Mayor’s Event
Several founding members of the statewide Pre-K for PA campaign led an early learning summit today hosted by Mayor Michael Nutter, including The United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY), Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, and Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children (DVAEYC).
Founding Member of ‘Pre-K for PA’ Attends White House Summit on Early Education
The executive director of the Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children (PAEYC), Michelle Figlar, traveled to Washington D.C. alongside Mayor William Peduto today to attend a White House Summit on early education.
PAEYC’s Michelle Figlar Represents Pittsburgh at White House Summit on Early Education
PAEYC's Michelle Figlar Represents Pittsburgh at White House Summit on Early Education Washington, D.C.: The Executive Director for The Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children (PAEYC) and Principal Partner in Pre-K for PA campaign, Michelle Figlar,...
York Officials Celebrate Expansion of High-Quality Pre-K, Urge State to Continue Investing in Increased Access
State, county and city officials today helped mark the opening of two pre-kindergarten classrooms at the York YWCA, but noted the new classrooms are just a small step toward serving thousands of young learners in York County who lack access to high-quality pre-k.
