PHILADELPHIA — A new coalition pushing for more pre-kindergarten schools across Pennsylvania is scheduled to launch Thursday, Jan. 23.

“Pre-K for PA: All Children Ready to Succeed” is scheduled to host a press conference at 1:30 p.m. at the Karabots Primary Care Center at 48th and Market Streets in Philadelphia.

Speakers will discuss the importance of bringing pre-kindergarten schools to every child in Pennsylvania.

Scheduled speakers include CEO of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Steven M. Altschuler, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Jill Michal, Superintendent of the Upper Darby School District Richard F. Dunlap, District Attorney of Philadelphia Seth Williams, District Attorney of Montgomery County Risa Vetri Ferman, and Director of Early Childhood Education and Care with the Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA Lola Rooney.

Pre-k students from around the region will join the speakers in discussing the benefits of pre-kindergarten.

The Pre-K for PA coalition is a collaboration of Southeast PA by Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children, Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, Công dân cho trẻ em và thanh thiếu niên, and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. Partners of the coalition include Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, Mission: Readiness, Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children, Pennsylvania Head Start Association, Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, and Pittsburgh Association for the Education of Young Children.

What: Press conference revealing the launch of “Pre-K for PA: All Children Ready to Succeed”

When: Thursday Jan. 23 1:30 p.m.

Where: Karabots Primary Care Center, 3550 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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