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Parents Should Gather These Documents Before Registering Their Child for Kindergarten
While each school district has its own process for kindergarten registration, there are specific documents that are required of most families to supply.
YWCA Racial Justice Challenge to Kick Off on March 31
The YWCA’s 2025 Racial Justice Challenge digital initiative will offer nearly a month of activities aimed around raising awareness of social justice issues. It runs from March 31 to April 28.
ELRC Region 5 Teams Pack Kits at Western PA Diaper Bank
The ELRC Region 5 Quality Coach and Early Learning Program Engagement Specialist (ELPES) teams packed diaper kits and other materials last week that will be distributed to local families.
Gainey Provides Update on Residential Housing Registration Program
Pittsburgh’s Mayor Ed Gainey has provided an update on the voluntary registration period for the Residential Housing Rental Registration Program that began in December.
Public Source: Tutoring Program Makes Reading Fun to Bridge Literacy Gap
An initiative of the Learning Disabilities Association of Pennsylvania (LDA) is incorporating everything from movement to sandboxes and balls to make reading fun and, in the process, bridge the literacy gap for low-income students, Public Source wrote in a recent report.
ELRC 5 to Host Free Developmental Screenings for Children
ELRC Region 5 will host two upcoming Ages & Stages Questionnaires developmental screening events for children.
February Recalls on Children’s Products
Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related products recalls.
Penn State Extension Updates Diaper-Changing and Handwashing Procedures
Penn State Extension has updated two health and safety reminders relating to diaper-changing procedures and handwashing.
Resources for March Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize several observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and childcare professionals to acknowledge and navigate them.