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Thank you @Sen_Pennycuick for being a champion of career and technical education and successfully fighting for $30 million add'l state dollars. Because of you, more PA students will have a solid pathway to career success! #careerandtechnicaleducation #VoTech #education

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The Project 2025 plan written by Trump allies proposes scrapping the US Dept. of Ed and ending the Title I program, which provides >$16B in financial support to schools serving low-income families. These changes would require approval by Congress. edweek.org/policy-politic…


The President-elect laid his cards on the table this campaign season telling voters what he wants to do once in office. What he plans to do is dreadful. Read what the election could mean for kids & what we have to do! childrenfirstpa.org/news/11-8-24-e… #Election2024 #Pennsylvania #Trump

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The number of special ed students is at an all-time high, but schools across PA face a dire shortage of staff. We need funding to hire and retain special ed assistants to meet growing needs! Read more: inquirer.com/education/scho… #SpecialEducation #SupportOurSchools #ChildrenFirst


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We’re out here at the K12 Philly School Fair to hear from students and parents! Come swing by!!

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Children and teens without insurance are less likely to get regular checkups, dentist visits, or eye exams. Let's insure every child so they can be healthy! Learn more at childrenfirstpa.org/issues/child-h… #InsureEveryChild #healthcare #childrenshealth #childhealth

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Wow, a lot happened in the state budget for public education this year! But what does that extra $1.1 billion really mean for districts and students? Join @PASchoolsWork on Monday evening for all the info. Register us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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Thank you @SenatorRBrown for being a champion of career & technical education! Children First, CTC of Lackawanna County & students, staff from Monroe Career & Technical Institute thanked her today for successfully fighting for $30 million more state CTE dollars!

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GOOD NEWS! 🤩 PA is getting $16.4 billion in fed $$ to boost evidence-based home visiting services to pregnant women and parents with young kids. Early supports, especially for new moms, does so much to nurture healthy growth and strong families. hhs.gov/about/news/202…


PA had $13.6 billion in reserves when lawmakers passed the FY25 budget. After the budget, these reserves will drop to $10.3 billion. Already the cries have started that PA is making reckless budget decisions. Read why they're wrong. childrenfirstpa.org/news/8-16-24-e… #PABudget

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Cheltenham school bd member Lowman: “We would never eliminate libraries in Cheltenham. People would pitchfork my house if we did that. We have amazing libraries, but the fact that 30 seconds away, there’s a school district where kids don’t...is so unfair.” inquirer.com/education/scho…


Wow, a lot happened in the state budget for public education this year! But what does that extra $1.1 billion really mean for districts and students? Join @PASchoolsWork for all the info. Register here: ow.ly/FlgV50SYrRv. #WeWorkForFunding #PASchoolsWork #PABudget

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With some political muster, PA families won't have to choose between taking care of new baby or jepordizing their financial security. Will the PA legislature step up to help families? @PASenateGOP @PaSenateDems @PaHouseDems @PAHouseGOP cityandstatepa.com/opinion/2024/0…


Early learning is fundamental, but too many children are not getting what they need - and child care providers are calling on lawmakers to fix the problems. inquirer.com/news/philadelp…


✅ Please join @hope_phl & support students! No young person should ever be a stable home so @CMThomasPHL & The Education Cmte is holding a public meeting to address youth homelessness. #ThrivePHL #HopePHL #breakdownbarriers #buildupfutures #endstudenthomelessness

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Hot off the presses, Childwatch – the Children First newsletter – brings you up to date on our key research, legislative news, and child advocacy leaders. Read all about it at childrenfirstpa.org/wp-content/upl…

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