PA: Children's
Monday, September 16, 2024
PA tax credit expansion increases support for child, dependent care
Pennsylvania families facing challenges with child and dependent care expenses may now benefit from a significant state tax break. The expansion of …
Experts recommends PA educators, parents prioritize student mental health
Experts are advising schools and parents to prioritize student mental health as Pennsylvania children return to learning. A new checklist from the …
PA expert advises parents on keeping kids healthy, insured while learning
As Pennsylvania children return to school, health advocates stress the importance of keeping them insured. The 2023 State of Children's Health in …
Education bill awaiting PA Senate vote would boost billions in funding
A bill to increase Pennsylvania public school funding by billions of dollars passed the State House and is heading to the Senate for a vote. House …
Report: PA ranks 23rd among states in child well-being
Pennsylvania ranks in the middle among states for the well-being of its children, at 23rd overall in the new Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E…
PA aims to simplify health coverage for kids with Medicaid waiver
A proposed waiver would eliminate Medicaid issues by ensuring uninterrupted coverage for qualified children until they turn 6. If approved by the …
PA pre-K advocates back governor's funding boost to expand access
Recent data on pre-K education in Pennsylvania revealed much work remains to improve investments in pre-K education in the state. In Pennsylvania…
Education association tackles teacher shortage with 'Educators Rising' program
The shortage of educators and school staffers has reached a crisis level in some Pennsylvania public schools, prompting a new "Educators Rising" …
Expert: Practical tools, neuroscience help parents build mentally strong kids
As Children's Mental Health Awareness Week kicks off in Pennsylvania, an expert said parents can help their children have a healthy brain to thrive…
STEM model may offer hope for PA child welfare workforce crisis
The child welfare system in Pennsylvania faces a staffing crisis affecting children and families throughout the system. The Child Welfare Resource …
Report: PA track record on private-school vouchers finds still no accountability
A new report analyzes Pennsylvania's existing voucher programs, that divert public funds to private schools. This comes on the heels of Gov…
PA Early Intervention programs vital for child development
A new study highlights the importance of Pennsylvania's Early Intervention program and its services for infants and toddlers at risk of developmental …