From Children First (http://www.childrenfirstpa.org): The legislature wants to give your tax dollars to private schools. ACT NOW TO STOP THAT. This week, state lawmakers moved a bill that would give state dollars intended for public education directly to parents who … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2022-04-13/early-childhood-education/report-pa-funding-can-boost-academic-success-starting-in-pre-k/a78663-1 April 13, 2022 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window With negotiations for Pennsylvania’s budget under way, a new report unpacks the state’s investment in early-childhood education. Advocates hope it can sway … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): We’ve been reaching out on child care a lot recently – and YOU have been responding by taking the critical actions needed to truly uplift our families and save our economy by demanding comprehensive, affordable, high-quality … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/04/05/pausing-crisis-doesnt-end-it-biden-extend-student-loan-payment-freeze-again “We have to keep pushing. This isn’t enough,” said the Debt Collective. JAKE JOHNSON April 5, 2022 President Joe Biden is reportedly planning to keep the moratorium on student loan repayments in place through August 31, an extension … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): Advancing our education in hopes of a stable future shouldn’t result in decades of financial hardship. While running for President, Joe Biden promised to cancel student loan debt, and it’s time to get the job done. … Continued
From Education Voters of Pennsylvania (http://www.educationvoterspa.org/): Every few years, a few people in the legislature try to bring back the idea of vouchers, which give public dollars to pay tuition for private/religious schools. HB 2169 is the latest attempt to … Continued
From Start Strong PA (https://startstrongpa.org/): Pennsylvania’s early care and education system helps parents maximize the health, wellbeing and education potential of a child’s first five years. It consists of services that ensure access to health and nutritional supports, high-quality child care, early intervention, high-quality … Continued
From Fund Our Schools PA (https://www.fundourschoolspa.org/): After nearly four months of testimony, Commonwealth Court heard closing arguments on Thursday, March 10. Presenting closing arguments for the school districts, parents, and organizations who filed this lawsuit, attorney Katrina Robson emphasized the … Continued
From Education Voters of Pennsylvania (http://www.educationvoterspa.org/): This year we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to take a huge step toward closing Pennsylvania’s $4.6 billion adequacy gap that harms children and puts at risk the future prosperity of the commonwealth. The trial … Continued