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Building Blocks of Racial Equality in Early Learning – Aug 2, 2024

  PUTTING RACIAL EQUITY AT THE FOREFRONT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD “There was so much love and strength in the room, even as they all articulated the dire state of early childhood education, from their different perspectives. One observation is that, although this...

Priorities of Early Childhood Providers in PA Report Released

In the fall of 2021, the Racial Equity Subcommittee, a subcommittee within the newly formed Early Childhood Provider Council, was created with the task of researching inequities within Pennsylvania’s early childhood system. As a result of this mission, the Racial...

REPORT: Priorities of Early Childhood Providers in PA

In the fall of 2021, the Racial Equity Subcommittee, a subcommittee within the newly formed Early Childhood Provider Council, was created with the task of researching inequities within Pennsylvania’s early childhood system. As a result of this mission, the Racial...

Mothers Know Best – May 31, 2024

  PARENTS MAKE THE CASE FOR PHILLY PRE-K Parents are leading the advocacy efforts to get 250 additional pre-k slots for Philly kids in the city budget. Christina Coleman is one of those parents, and we couldn’t make a better case than her testimony to City...

To Solve the Child Care Crisis…Apr 12, 2024

  BE A CHILD CARE VOTER TODAY Pennsylvania’s Election Season is underway. With the Primary Election around the corner (April 23rd), it’s important to remember that there’s more to the 2024 Election than a Biden/Trump rematch. Commonwealth voters will go to the...

Vital Statistics for Children in Philadelphia

Vital Statistics for Children in Philadelphia Philadelphia children need the tools and resources to achieve and be healthy.  Only 34% of students are passing the English and Language Arts PSSA.  A shockingly low 19% of students are passing the Math PSSA. Less than...