Gov Budget Proposal Not Enough to Meet Kids' Needs It’s hard to get the piercing question from Oliver, "Please sir, may I have some more?" out of your head after reviewing the state budget proposed by the new governor. Governor Shapiro could have used the...
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In just four days… – Mar 3, 2023
March Budget Madness Begins In just four days, Governor Shapiro will release his first budget proposal and the Children First team will be courtside to see if his plan is a slam dunk for children and teens. Join us at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, March 7th for the...
REPORT: Investing in Career Related Learning for High School Students
Investing in public education excellence is the path to thriving communities, a stable economy, and successful students. Yet Pennsylvania’s underfunded and decentralized K-12 career and technical education (CTE) and dual enrollment (in college as well as high school),...
REPORT: The High Cost of Working in Early Childhood Education
There is no doubt that high-quality early childhood education (ECE) is a win for everyone – children, parents, employers, and our economy. Yet this critical sector is on the brink of a breakdown. To understand the depth of the stress on the child care sector,...
Stop the Violence on Our Streets – Feb 24, 2023
Making Philly Safer Takes More Than Just Getting Guns Off the Street "You always still have that thought in the back of your mind. You always got to be vigilant," said Elijah Ward, a Temple student now living with heightened fear since Temple Police Officer...
Stop the Violence on Our Streets – Feb 24, 2023
Students’ Fight for Funding Doesn’t Stop – Feb 17, 2023
Pa. school funding verdict is a welcome start, but battle is far from over We couldn’t say it better than Paul, Trinity, and Fati — all graduates of our Justice in Education program — who currently attend underfunded public schools. Here is their commentary...
Moving the Ball to the End Zone – Feb 10, 2023
Making the Next Successful Play for Kids As our state turns green to cheer on the hometown team for the Super Bowl, it’s hard not to reflect on how crazy it is that the Eagles’ players, who may get battered around by Kansas City, will feel a greater sense...
Being on Top of the Presidential Agenda – Feb 3, 2023
Calling In the Feds "With the help of advocacy groups like Children First, I transformed my guilt into action by helping to pass lead-safe rental laws, update building codes, and fight for universal testing. The real solutions prevent lead poisoning before it...
Count to Ten – Jan 27, 2023
Ten-Point Checklist for Lawmakers New Year’s Day was a few weeks ago but it’s never too late for Pennsylvania’s elected leaders to resolve to deliver what children and teens need. From newly inaugurated Governor Shapiro to mayors and town councils to local...