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READING, PA — Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) is organizing a Childhood Literacy Resource Fair and Town Hall, along with community-based organizations and educational leaders, to provide resources for Pennsylvania families …
Representative Chrissy Houlahan Empowering Young Minds: Childhood Literacy Resource Fair and Town Hall Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — At the end of the school year, the Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus recognized Audra Supplee, an instructional assistant at TCHS Brandywine and promising young …
TCHS Brandywine Instructional Assistant Crafts Engaging Books for Students Read More
MALVERN, PA — Author and seasoned Speech and Language Pathologist Patrice Gilbert, MS, CCC-SLP, is proud to announce the publication of her new children’s book series Rhyming Fun-Learning Made Easy. …
Local Speech Pathologist Releases New Children’s Book Series to Promote Early Literacy and Development Read More
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
HARRISBURG, PA − State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) this week announced a $3 million grant to create a structured literacy and Science of Reading pilot program that will be available …
$3 Million Grant to Help Improve Literacy in Chester, Montgomery, and Berks Counties Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently announced that it has developed new educator competencies to increase literacy.
New Literacy Competencies for Pennsylvania Educators Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Peter Meijer (R-MI) introduced their bipartisan CLIMB Act to permanently authorize the popular programs on military installations and at military …
Reps Houlahan, Meijer Join Forces to Improve Childhood Literacy for Miliary Families, Introduce Bipartisan CLIMB Act Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona this week announced $182 million in new grant awards to 30 school districts, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations across …
$182 Million in Education Innovation and Research Grants Awarded Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Literacy nonprofit Mighty Writers has partnered with Penn Medicine to bring the vaccine directly to the Spanish-speaking community in Kennett Square, one of five communities Mighty …
Mighty Writers Partners With Penn Medicine To Bring Vaccination to Kennett Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Literacy nonprofit Mighty Writers has received a $75,000 grant from the Longwood Foundation of Chester County to increase educational and emergency services for kids in need. …
Mighty Writers Receives Grant from Longwood Foundation Read More