VOICES FOR PRE-K
The national perspective: Week of the Young Child
By Rhian Evans Allvin, Executive Director of The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). “As the mother of three young children, I was fortunate enough to have people around me that supported my desire to give them the best start possible.”
Access to Pre-K Prevents Crime
There is no doubt that high-quality pre-kindergarten programs prepare young children for school and contribute to their social and emotional development. But investment in high-quality pre-k pays…
Sending a Message with Selfies
Thousands gathered this weekend at the 2014 DVAEYC Early Childhood conference, and took the opportunity to show their support for access to high-quality, affordable pre-k in …
What we know about High-Quality Pre-K: Stronger Reading by 3rd Grade
Teachers know better than any of us that a child’s ability to arrive at school ready to learn is a key indicator of that success. And teachers know that a child who attends …
Award-Winning Pre-K for PA video
Overall Winner from the 2014 Philly DoGooder video awards: “Introducing: Pre-K for PA”
The Case for High Quality Pre-k
Not long after the statewide “Pre-K for PA” campaign launched in January, Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children (PPC) released a report showing …
Where We Are, Where We’re Going: Pre-K in PA
Pre-k is a hot topic right now. As evidence piles up that high-quality pre-k is a wise investment with a lasting impact, it’s been the subject of high-profile op-eds …
Rev. Sharon Easterling: A Call to Action
On January 23, 2014 Pre-K for PA launched at events across Pennsylvania. Rev. Sharon Easterling spoke on behalf of DVAEYC at the Southeastern PA launch, which was …
