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HARRISBURG, PA — A growing crisis in Pennsylvania’s early care and education sector took center stage on Monday as lawmakers, advocates, and child care providers gathered to call for urgent …
Pennsylvania Leaders Rally to Address Early Education Teacher Shortage Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Families from across Chester County came together for an evening of stories, music, and learning at the Library Pajama Party hosted on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Organized by …
Families Celebrate Literacy at Chester County Library Pajama Party Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — Registration is now open for full-day kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year in the Owen J. Roberts School District (OJR). For the first time in the district’s …
Registration Now Open for Full-Day-Kindergarten in Owen J. Roberts School District Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania families struggling to find affordable childcare could soon see relief, thanks to Governor Josh Shapiro’s bold 2025-26 budget proposal. Presented at CrossPoint Early Learning Center in …
Struggling to Find Childcare? Governor Shapiro’s Bold Plan Could Transform the Lives of Pennsylvania Families Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has announced the receipt of a substantial federal grant aimed at expanding its Early Head Start program. This initiative will enhance …
Chester County Intermediate Unit Expands Early Head Start Program with Federal Grant Read More
JOHNSTOWN, PA — In a significant step towards enhancing early childhood education, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry‘s Hiram G. Andrews Center (HGAC) has unveiled a new diploma program …
Revolutionizing Early Education: New Diploma Program at HGAC Empowers Future Educators in Pennsylvania! Read More
Insightful Op-Ed by Emily Schulze, a Kindergarten teacher, highlighting the importance of confidence and independence for kindergartners on their educational journey.
The ABCs and 123s of Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) has awarded the Belmont Childcare Association, Inc. (BCCA) a grant of $10,000 to bolster its early childhood education program. …
Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation Awards $10,000 to Belmont Childcare Association Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a ceremony held at the Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Department of Education (PDE) honored the third annual Equity …
Pennsylvania Celebrates Champions of Equity in Early Childhood Education Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Amid the excitement of an Easter Egg Hunt at the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence on Wednesday, Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro underscored a vital message: …
Governor Shapiro Hosts Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Champions Early Childhood Education in Pennsylvania Read More