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December 12, 2017

Make Your Voice Heard – Head Start Program Requesting Public Comments for Proposed Changes

“Since 2011, Head Start programs that fail to meet certain performance standards have been required to compete for continued federal funding. The competition process, known as the designation renewal system, is intended…

December 7, 2017

Public Policy Associate Shares Insight on New Pre-K Report

“Pittsburgh educators and community leaders are part of a growing movement in cities across the country committed to improving access to high-quality pre-kindergarten programs as fundamental building blocks for a…

December 7, 2017

Pittsburgh City Council Limit on Tax Hike Can Directly Benefit Early Childhood Education

“Pittsburgh City Council is scrounging for every spare dollar to limit a potential tax increase. City leaders including Mayor Bill Peduto have eyed adding a percentage point to realty transfer…

December 6, 2017

#PittsburghECEWins With $2MIL Add to FY18 Pittsburgh Operating Budget

Thank you to the following Pittsburgh City Council Members for introducing an amendment to add $2MIL to Pittsburgh’s FY18 operating budget supporting ECE capital improvements and quality: – Corey O’Connor…

December 5, 2017

PA’s Promise For Children Offering Family-Friendly, Web-Based Resources

PA’s Promise For Children is offering a variety of family-friendly, web-based, outreach information. Take advantage of the many resources available in both English and Spanish: Milestones Checklist Monthly early learning…
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