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The latest news from Pre-K for PA, highlighted media coverage of pre-k, and other up-to-the minute information.
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.
New ECE Resource: GreatPhillySchools
August 27, 2014, Philadelphia -- Pre-K for PA was proud to join the launch of a new preschool guide at ece.greatphillyschools.org, developed by partners including two of our Southeastern PA partners: Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children and...
The Times-Tribunes Letter to the Editor: Invest in Kids
Read SLHDA Head Start Program Director Ann M. Lynady’s Letter to the Editor.
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.
Is Bucks County Ready for Kindergarten?
Bucks County Leaders Host Pre-K for PA August 20 at Local Preschool, Stress the Need for Access to Pre-K Hear the report by KYW News Radio's Mike Dougherty: Read the article in the Bucks County Courier Times Watch the video report by Bucks County Courier Times Read...
Delaware County Daily Times: Event Explores Benefits of Early Education Programs
Upper Darby Superintendent, Richard Dunlap, reads to preschool students to highlight the importance of high quality early childhood education programs.
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.
Newsworks: Roadblocks to child care snag Philadelphia’s student parents
A recent survey found that there are about 15,000 young Philadelphians lacking a high school diploma who are not currently enrolled in school or employed.
South Pittsburgh Reporter: Councilwoman Rudiak in NY, NY to learn more about pre-school
The Grable Foundation has partnered with The Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children (PAEYC) to design a series of learning tours to foster innovative early childhood education, strategies and policies.
Councilwoman Natalia Rudiak will represent Pittsburgh City Council on the first of these learning tours to New York City Monday and Tuesday, July 14-15, to learn about New York City’s universal Pre-K program.
MetroKids: The Pre-K for PA Campaign
“I’m thankful that my child was exposed to an amazing curriculum in pre-Kindergarten,” says the Philadelphia mom, who says she could not have afforded preschool without financial assistance. “As a low-income parent and single mother, I knew that early childhood education was important, and I noticed a difference between my child’s development with a supportive system and without.”
Citizens’ Call: Cheltenham Schools Superintendent, Other Education Leaders, Assert Pre-K Priority
PA’s grassroots advocacy campaign for a statewide program of quality pre-kindergarten education services recently won the endorsement of Cheltenham Superintendent Natalie Thomas. Pre-K for PA, which aims to be a bullhorn for the notion that every three and four-year-old in the state should have an open door to an education program of high standards, has gained the support of more than two dozen PA school superintendents, including Thomas, who signed an open letter calling for state investment in high-quality pre-k.
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.
GoErie.com: Erie County Council expected to call for pre-K funding
Erie County Council is poised to show its support for a new statewide early childhood education plan.
Councilmen Phil Fatica and Andre Horton have co-sponsored a resolution on council’s Tuesday meeting agenda that asks the state Legislature to increase funding for pre-K programs across Pennsylvania as part of the Pre-K for PA campaign.
Philadelphianeighborhoods.com: Data Shows Lack of Quality Pre-K Childcare
Data released in March suggests residents in South Philadelphia west of Broad Street severely lack access to quality pre-kindergarten care.
The Childcare Map is an interactive tool that allows people to search an area of Philadelphia and view options for early childcare. The data comes from Fund for Quality, which aims to expand availability to quality early learning centers in Philadelphia for low-income families.
Rendell, Schweiker on PennLive: Invest in early childhood education
“There are few occasions when two former governors from opposing parties find themselves in total agreement, but investing in early learning is one issue where we see eye-to-eye.” — Ed Rendell, a Democrat, and Mark Schweiker, a Republican, are former governors of Pennsylvania.
ABC Erie Jet 24 Action News: Former Govs Show Support for Pre-K Expansion
Former Governors Ed Rendell and Mark Schweiker spoke to local educators, elected leaders, and community members about a need for universal pre-k education in Pennsylvania. This morning a Pre-K for Pa. rally focused on why support for early education is so important. Campaign officials told us that it’s been proven that pre-k education can change lives and the community.
GoErie.com: Rendell, Schweiker to stop Monday in Erie
Former Pennsylvania Govs. Ed Rendell and Mark Schweiker will visit Erie on Monday to urge more access to quality prekindergarten education for children ages 3 and 4.
The event is scheduled at 9 a.m. at the United Way of Erie County, 420 W. Sixth St.
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.