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On February 6, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro released his 2024-25 state budget proposal. The principal partners of Early Learning Pennsylvania (ELPA), a statewide coalition of advocates focused on supporting…

The September 2023 survey conducted by The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s PolicyLab on behalf of Start Strong PA continues to demonstrate Pennsylvania’s ongoing child care crisis. About The survey, conducted…

Various organizations, states, and nations recognize several observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and childcare professionals acknowledge and navigate them. Here is a list of resources for February observances:…

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is expected to end in spring 2024. About The ACP provides eligible, low-income households with up to $30…

Applications are now open for the Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) 2024 Pennsylvania Equity in Early Childhood Education Champion Awards. About the Awards The Pennsylvania Equity in…