PRESS RELEASES & ADVISORIES
Philly Loves Pre-K: September 16
On Tuesday, September 16 at 10am, Pre-K for PA and DVAEYC are planning a children’s rally in Philadelphia to advocate expanded investment in high-quality pre-k.
Is MontCo Ready for Kindergarten?
Montgomery County Commissioner visited Play and Learn early education center in Royersford to highlight the importance of high-quality pre-k in MontCo.
Is Chester County Ready for Kindergarten?
On Thursday, Aug 21, Mayor Comitta visited the West Chester Area Day Care Center to highlight the need for access to high-quality pre-k.
YourErie: Pre-K for PA Day in City of Erie
Erie Mayor Joe Sinnott has proclaimed August 8th as Pre-K for PA Day in the City of Erie.
For Release: Erie School Board Passes Resolution in Support of Pre-K for PA
The Erie School Board today passed a resolution in support of Pre-K for PA. The resolution recognizes the value of early learning and calls on leaders in Harrisburg to fund Pre-K for all Pennsylvania children.
Pre-K for PA Announces Growing Support for Pre-K Among Superintendents and School Boards
Pre-K for PA Announces Growing Support for Pre-K Among Superintendents and School Boards Expanding Group of “Supers for Pre-K” Reflects Recognition that the Best Possible K-12 Education Begins with High-Quality Pre-K Philadelphia, PA – While Pennsylvania’s high school...
For Release: Employees Community Service Fund of GE Commits $30K to Pre-K for PA; Pledges 3,000 Signatures
The Employees Community Service Fund of General Electric, representing the union workforce, today announced its commitment to supporting access to quality early childhood education for all three and four-year-olds in Pennsylvania. In addition to a $30,000 grant to be used to help raise awareness for the importance of quality Pre-K and increase support for expanded access, the member run organization pledged to collect 3,000 signatures to be sent to lawmakers in Harrisburg.
Live Webcast June 9 with Governors Rendell, Schweiker
On Monday, June 9 at 2pm: Join Pre-K for PA for a live webcast with former Pennsylvania Governors Edward G. Rendell and Mark S. Schweiker. This is special event is part of a statewide tour featuring events in Erie and Philadelphia on June 9, speaking about investment in pre-k as a strategy to strengthen the Pennsylvania economy.
Message Delivered
Pre-K for PA grassroots organizers and supporters today delivered a petition signed by 340 supporting organizations from across the Commonwealth and 5,500 Pennsylvanians to the campaign of gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf. The same petition, which demonstrates the vast and diverse bipartisan support for this issue, will also be delivered to Governor Tom Corbett’s campaign next week.
