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Early Connections Welcomes State Rep. Curt Sonney and Local Leaders

Early Connections Welcomes State Rep. Curt Sonney and Local Leaders

ERIE, PA (May 6, 2021) – Pre-K Counts provider Early Connections welcomed PA State Representative Curt Sonney and local leaders today for a virtual tour and conversation on the challenges of providing pre-k during the COVID-19 pandemic. Local leaders spoke to Rep....

Governor’s Budget Proposal Advances Portions of PA’s Early Learning System

Governor’s Budget Proposal Advances Portions of PA’s Early Learning System

The principal partners of Early Learning Pennsylvania (ELPA), a statewide coalition of advocates focused on supporting young Pennsylvanians from birth to age five, commend Governor Wolf’s 2021-22 budget proposal’s emphasis on Pennsylvania families. As a coalition that focuses on greater access to the Commonwealth’s continuum of high-quality early care and education services, we applaud the governor’s continued commitment to growing state funding for pre-k, however additional effort is needed to boost the availability of quality child care and home visiting services that are essential to Pennsylvania’s working families and our economic recovery. 

Pennsylvania’s Early Learning Programs Level-Funded for Remainder of FY 20-21

Pennsylvania’s Early Learning Programs Level-Funded for Remainder of FY 20-21

The principal partners of Early Learning Pennsylvania (ELPA), a statewide coalition of advocates focused on supporting young Pennsylvanians from birth to age five, thank the General Assembly for level funding state investments in high-quality pre-k, child care and evidence-based home visiting services to help Pennsylvania’s working families. ELPA operates three issue-based advocacy campaigns: Pre-K for PA, Start Strong PA, and Childhood Begins at Home.

State Representative Michael Schlossberg and State Representative Peter Schweyer Tour Luv N Hugs Learning Center

State Representative Michael Schlossberg and State Representative Peter Schweyer Tour Luv N Hugs Learning Center

Start Strong PA and Pre-K for PA Campaign partner the Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children hosted a virtual classroom tour at Luv N Hugs Learning Center in Allentown today describing the challenges COVID-19 has caused the child care industry.  State Representative Michael Schlossberg and State Representative Peter Schweyer participated in the tour and discussion. 

Representative Jordan Harris Tours Gray’s Ferry Learning Academy, Care-A-Lot Learning Center and Brightside Academy

Representative Jordan Harris Tours Gray’s Ferry Learning Academy, Care-A-Lot Learning Center and Brightside Academy

Start Strong PA and Pre-K for PA Campaign partner First Up hosted virtual classroom tours at Gray’s Ferry Learning Academy, Care-A-Lot Learning Center and Brightside Academy in Philadelphia today describing the challenges COVID-19 has caused the child care industry.  Senator Anthony Williams staff and Representative Jordan Harris both participated in the tour and discussion. 

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