The Childhood Blood Lead Test Act received unanimous approval from the PA House Children & Youth Committee today! This critical legislation that will get lead-poisoned children early help is now one step closer to becoming law of the land, thanks to our...
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The Case for An Ambitious Rebound: 2022 Regional Reports on COVID’s Impact on Children
As we emerge from the turmoil and pain of the pandemic, parents in every corner of our region continue to deal with the alarming effects of COVID on children. The community institutions that partner with parents to support their children’s healthy development are also...
Where Have All the Teachers Gone? – Sep 9, 2022
The Teacher Shortage is Not Temporary Schools are back in session. Eager students clamor as they file into classrooms, some for the first time in two years. Yet far too many students won't be greeted with smiles and words of encouragement from their teachers...
Shout Out to Those Working for Kids! – Sep 2, 2022
The Education Law Center's updated "Back-to-School" guide is an incredible tool to advocate and serve PA's public school students and families. Check it out here. Math and reading scores for America’s 9-year-olds fell dramatically during the first two years of...
Cut Through the Elections Jargon – Aug 26, 2022
Are Your Candidates on the Side of Kids? It’s a tragedy for our democracy that candidates are spending more time spreading poll-tested jargon than being clear with voters about where they stand on a range of issues. Twitter storms, photo ops, and well-crafted...
What’s all the Ruckus in Bucks County? – Aug 19, 2022
Is This Really How We Can Protect Children? There’s been a lot of ruckus lately at school board meetings in Bucks County where some really loud voices are crying foul over certain library books, art, and teachers who promote acceptance. It’s not like other...
The Data is In: Philly Kids Hurt Hard by COVID – Aug 12, 2022
Philly Kids & Teens are Reeling from COVID's Impact "We’re not thriving. We’re just surviving." This is the heartbreaking reality of 16-year-old Fatoumata Sidibe since COVID upended her normal teenage life. COVID took a tremendous toll on children and...
The Data is In: Philly Kids Hurt Hard by COVID – Aug 12, 2022
Introducing Parents Empowered for Change – Aug 10, 2022
Dear Parents, Inequality…racism…poverty…underfunded schools…poor access to good child care…no help for mental health… If you’re raising kids in southeastern PA, you are living these problems while finding ways to overcome them for the sake of your kids. But...
COVID’s Impact on Children in Philadelphia
The height of the COVID pandemic has passed, but the prolonged impact on children and teens will be felt for years to come. A new report by Children First, COVID’s Impact on Philadelphia Children: The Case for an Ambitious Rebound, reveals just how deeply...