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DUNMORE, PA — On Thursday, State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined state Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne) to host a public hearing at …
PA Senate Democrats Discuss Early Childhood Education and Literacy at Marywood University Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Local, state and federal government leaders visited a new Pre-K Counts expansion classroom at Amazing Kidz Academy LLC in Philadelphia yesterday. Officials visited with students and participated …
Leaders Celebrate New Pre-K Counts Classroom Read More
This week, the Department of Education announced new awards to help recruit and prepare a strong teacher workforce for classrooms across America. This includes 22 five-year grants with $24 million …
U.S. Dept. of Ed Awards $24.8 Million to Help Recruit Diverse Teacher Workforce Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — First Lady Frances Wolf moderated a virtual conversation on Wednesday with Pre-K for PA highlighting the proposed investments in early childhood education in Governor ​Tom Wolf’s 2022-23 …
First Lady Frances Wolf Discusses Investments in Early Childhood Education Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — After reaching another milestone that expands early education to more than 3,200 additional young children, Governor Tom Wolf ​visited Community Services for Children’s Learning Hub in Allentown …
Governor Wolf: PA Reaches New Milestone by Expanding Early Learning to More Children and Acts to Stabilize Child Care Industry Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Research shows that children who do not attend a pre-kindergarten program often struggle and fall behind in school. As the largest provider of licensed childcare in …
Jennersville YMCA Introducing Pre-K Counts Program to Provide Children a Strong Academic Start in Life Read More
READING, PA — Governor Tom Wolf was joined yesterday by advocates and legislative members to celebrate the $30 million increase in early childhood education funding in the state budget at …
Gov. Wolf Joined by Advocates and Legislative Members to Celebrate Increased Investments in Early Childhood Education Read More
BERWYN, PA — A new full-day academic kindergarten program at the Upper Main Line YMCA in Berwyn, PA welcomes families with rising kindergarteners to learn more about their STEAM-centered learning …
Academic Full Day Kindergarten Program Launches at the Upper Main Line YMCA Read More
MALVERN, PA — As early childhood educators continue to go beyond the call of duty in today’s environment, six teachers from The Malvern School have been recognized as recipients of …
Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Awards Honor Six Early Childhood Educators from The Malvern School Read More
Following a weekend celebrating Mother’s Day, it’s relevant to talk about policies that can benefit Pennsylvania moms and their families. Affordable access to child care.
Pennsylvania Rescue Plan Makes Crucial Long-term Investment in Child Care Read More