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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

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

Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro hosted high-quality pre-k classrooms from across the commonwealth at the annual Easter egg hunt at the Governor’s Residence. Preschool students from Montgomery County Intermediate Unit in Norristown, Summit Early Learning in Mifflinburg, and Touching the Future in Fleetwood were in attendance for the festivities.

Shapiro Budget Offers Progress

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

Pre-K Students Join Gov. Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Davis at Tree-Lighting Ceremony

The Pre-K for PA campaign joined Governor Shapiro at the Pennsylvania Capitol tree lighting ceremony to mark the official start of the holiday season today. The 20-foot Douglas Fir Christmas tree from Crystal Springs Tree Farm in Lehighton, Carbon County, was decorated by pre-k students from all corners of the commonwealth who crafted hundreds of original ornaments.

State Budget Fails to Significantly Invest in Early Care and Education Amid Historic Labor Shortage

State Budget Fails to Significantly Invest in Early Care and Education Amid Historic Labor Shortage

Today, the principal partners of Early Learning Pennsylvania (ELPA), a statewide coalition of advocates focused on supporting young Pennsylvanians from birth to age five, issued the following statements regarding House Bill 611 that still awaits the signature of the Senate President Pro Tempore and finally Governor Shapiro to become the enacted 2023-24 Pennsylvania state budget. ELPA operates four issue-based advocacy campaigns: Pre-K for PA, Start Strong PA, Childhood Begins at Home and Thriving PA.

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

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

Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro hosted pre-school classrooms and families from across the commonwealth at the annual Easter Egg hunt at the Governor’s Residence today. The event was co-sponsored by Pre-K for PA, a non-partisan advocacy group that supports the expansion of high-quality, publicly funded pre-k.

Early Care and Education in Governor Shapiro’s 2023-24 State Budget Proposal

Early Care and Education in Governor Shapiro’s 2023-24 State Budget Proposal

Today, the principal partners of Early Learning Pennsylvania (ELPA), a statewide coalition of advocates focused on supporting young Pennsylvanians from birth to age five, issued the following statements regardingGovernor Josh Shapiro’s 2023-24 state budget proposal. ELPA operates four issue-based advocacy campaigns: Start Strong PA,Pre-K for PA, Childhood Begins at Home and Thriving PA.

New Survey: Historic Staffing Shortage Eliminates At Least 30,000 Early Care and Education Slots; Over 38,000 Children Sit on Waiting Lists – Low Wages to Blame

New Survey: Historic Staffing Shortage Eliminates At Least 30,000 Early Care and Education Slots; Over 38,000 Children Sit on Waiting Lists – Low Wages to Blame

Partners of the Start Strong PA and Pre-K for PA advocacy campaigns released new survey results detailing the  historic staffing crisis in the early care and education sector that continues to contract the capacity of child care, Pre-K Counts and Head Start State Supplemental programs. Advocates are calling on Governor Shapiro and the General Assembly  to increase investment in early care and education programs using recurring funds as part of the 2023-2024 state budget.

Pre-K Kids Join Governor Wolf, First Lady Frances Wolf at Tree-Lighting Ceremony

Pre-K Kids Join Governor Wolf, First Lady Frances Wolf at Tree-Lighting Ceremony

The Pre-K for PA campaign joined Governor Tom Wolf and First Lady Frances Wolf at the Pennsylvania Capitol tree lighting ceremony to mark the official start of the holiday season today. The 20-foot Douglas Fir Christmas tree from Crystal Spring Tree Farm in Lehighton, Carbon County was decorated by pre-k students from all corners of the commonwealth who crafted hundreds of original ornaments. 

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