A new study released two weeks ago suggests Pennsylvania is spending less money on pre-school programs compared to other states. Gov. Tom Wolf and other organizations, such as Pre-K for PA, hope the study will encourage lawmakers to invest more money into the budget for early education.
Pre-K puts kids in better place
Lawmakers often say they are working to make the world a better place for our children. If that’s the case, members of the state Legislature should take a close look at a proposal by Gov. Tom Wolf to boost pre-kindergarten funding by $75 million in the next state budget.
Report: PA Needs to Invest More in Quality Pre-K
Pennsylvania is continuing to invest in quality pre-K programs for at-risk kids, but a new report says there’s still a long way to go.
CNHI (The Sharon Herald; Meadville Tribune): Wolf pushes for more early childhood education funding
Gov. Tom Wolf was joined by advocates for early childhood education Monday to defend his plan to boost Pre-K funding by $75 million.
Pre-K Should be a Top Budget Priority
Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children (PPC) released a report today in its role as a principal partner of the Pre-K for PA Campaign that commends Pennsylvania for making increased state investments in publicly funded, high-quality pre-k but highlighting that the commonwealth is lagging behind many other states, including economic competitors, in its per capita investment. PPC President and CEO Joan L. Benso was joined at a state capitol press conference by Governor Tom Wolf, Cumberland County District Attorney David Freed, York County business leader Michael Smeltzer and other partners in the campaign.
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“Clearly, families are being over-reported to ChildLine and don’t require intrusion of the child welfare system,” said Carolyn Myers, director of communications for Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children via @PittsburghPG and @byjnanderson
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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