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ELPA Releases Report on State of Early Care and Education in PA
The Early Learning PA (ELPA) coalition has released a new report on the state of early care and education in Pennsylvania.
Report Finds That PA Early Learning Shortage Poses Risk to Economy
A report from Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children notes that the state faces an historic early learning workforce shortage.
Report: Fewer Pennsylvania Teachers Getting Certified
A new report by Penn State College’s Center for Evaluation and Education Policy Analysis found that fewer Pennsylvania teachers are getting certified and many are leaving the field altogether.
Child Care Directors and Owners Asked to Take Staffing Crisis Survey
The Start Strong PA campaign is asking child care directors and owners to take a survey regarding the ongoing Pennsylvania teacher staffing crisis.
Report Touts States With Initiatives to Improve Teacher Recruitment and Retention
Start Strong PA has released a new report that describes how other states are tackling the child care teacher shortage by funding initiatives that improve recruitment and retention of staff.
Interactive Maps Demonstrate Unmet Child Care Needs at County Level
Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children has created interactive maps and fact sheets demonstrating the unmet need and availability of high-quality child care to meet those needs at the state, county, and legislative district levels.