In the neighborhoods of Philadelphia, a secret had been whispered about for years. The agency watching over the city’s children was heavy-handed, people said. It was easy for a family to lose its children into foster care, it was rumored. Carolyn Hill heard the stories, then she became one of those people. The mother of five […]
Pa. child care providers give feedback on challenges they face amid pandemic
Early-education advocates in Pennsylvania are trying to find a way to build a stronger child care system through the American Rescue Plan. Start Strong PA and the Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children held a virtual call Thursday for child care providers and the families they serve.
Your View by Muhlenberg professor: How universal pre-K could result in child care closures and higher prices
In a national television address April 28, President Biden was expected to present more details on his $200 billion proposal for universal pre-kindergarten. The notion of free pre-K is generally a popular one across America, and programs have launched in both blue and red states.
The Power of Pre-K, The New York Times
President Biden wants universal pre-K. A large new study examines its likely effects.
Census experts make $2B ask for census data infrastructure improvements
A group of census and data experts called on Congress on Tuesday to increase funding for the U.S. Census Bureau, saying the agency needs the money to pay for infrastructure improvements. In a letter to the chairs and ranking members of House and Senate Appropriations committees, The Census Project, a national coalition of 55 organizations, including […]
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"There's an increasing number of kids going without health insurance or have lost health insurance over the past year," said Becky Ludwick, Vice President of Public Policy at Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children via @PNS_News @PrettyBlue73
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There’s a lot to do to get kids ready for school. Cross health insurance off your back-to-school checklist today! #Medicaid & #CHIP are open for enrollment 365 days of the year. No family makes too much money to qualify for CHIP. https://www.compass.dhs.pa.gov/home/#/ #B2Skidscovered