VOICES FOR PRE-K | Pre-K for PA

Pre-K for PA on WITF Radio’s Smart Talk

Nov 19, 2014

While Pre-K for PA representatives were making the case for high-quality pre-k, a York county mom called in to share her story of how Pre-K Counts “has just done amazing things” for her son.

Centre Daily Times op-ed: Military strengthened by early learning

Nov 11, 2014

Veterans Day op-ed in the Centre Daily Times from Mission: Readiness members on the connection between national security and early learning and high-quality pre-k.

An open letter to Gov.-elect Tom Wolf

Nov 5, 2014

Pre-K for PA has released an open letter to Governor-elect Tom Wolf, standing ready to work alongside him and the General Assembly to make high-quality pre-k accessible to all children.

PennLive/Patriot-News Editorial: “Let’s have more of it”

Oct 6, 2014

PennLive/ Patriot-News Editorial: It helps kids, fights crime, and strengthens the military, so let’s have more of it.

“We’ll help teach her!”

Aug 19, 2014

“We’ll help teach her!” Read how the children in Lorena’s pre-k class in Mt. Pocono helped teach their classmate how to speak English.

Is Delaware County Ready for Kindergarten?

Aug 19, 2014

“There are only so many trips one can make to the library.” Sonja Claxton tells the powerful story of her struggle and perseverance in raising Lailah with the skills and support she needed for her early education and care. Read their full story.

Why is pre-k out of reach? A tale of two dads.

Aug 8, 2014

Too many families face the painful choice between paying their bills and providing their child an early education. Read our latest blog post featuring the stories of dads from West Chester and Pittsburgh.

The Mercury Letters: Pre-K education is needed throughout Pennsylvania

Aug 5, 2014

Preschool programs dedicated to providing high-quality early education understand that there are many foundational skills that children need in order to be successful in school and life.

The Morning Call Letters to the Editor: Pre-K programs help prepare next generation

Aug 1, 2014

As a retired rear admiral of the Coast Guard, I know firsthand just how difficult it is to find qualified men and women to fill the ranks.

The documented impact of early education is impressive, and I am encouraged by the actions of local businesses to expand access to these services through the preschool scholarship program.