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The Kids Are Not Alright – Oct 15, 2021
Save Our Children, Literally Kids are contracting COVID and, in rare and terrible cases, they are dying. So far, nearly a quarter of a million children in Pennsylvania have tested positive and are dealing with the long-term effects just like adults....
The American Experience – Oct 8, 2021
The American Experience Monday’s federal holiday, whether you mark it as Indigenous Peoples' Day or not, is a day to reflect on immigration. For some, it’s a day of mourning as newcomers invaded native lands. For others, it celebrates the American narrative...
The American Experience – Oct 8, 2021
Racial Equity Early Childhood Provider Council – Oct 6, 2021
Children First has listened to many child care providers who want to change early childhood education policies to improve program quality. The time has come for more diverse voices to be part of the conversation. Children First is leading the process to create the...
Nominate an Emerging Youth Leader – Oct 6, 2021
Justice in Education Dear Education Leaders and Advocates, It’s impressive and inspiring! Students across the region are speaking out, taking the lead, and deciding to be a part of something bigger. They’re calling it a movement, a time for change, or an...
OMG – the news on Philly schools! – Oct 1, 2021
Dr. Hite's Departure is an Opportunity It’s so completely unacceptable. School meals not available for hungry children. Parents bribed to drive their children to school as school bus drivers sit on the sidelines waiting for more pay or more virus protection...
Is PA growing or shrinking? Yes! – Sep 24, 2021
Down for the Count When Alice journeyed through Wonderland, one potion made her larger and another made her small. The 2020 Census data shows that Pennsylvania is seeing the effects of taking both potions at the same time, and it's causing a conflict that even...
Sounding the Alarm – Sep 17, 2021
The Numbers Don't Lie Employers are hanging the "Help Wanted" signs, but potential employees need some help themselves first. A huge reason why employers are finding it so hard to hire new workers is the severe shortage of child care. Thousands of parents of...
Bringing Kids Into Focus – Sep 15, 2021
Let's Give Kids Sight Too many children and teens don't have regular visits to the eye doctor primarily because vision care is expensive, even with insurance. This means that many kids are not able to see the page in a book, see the whiteboard in a...