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Report: Hundreds of Thousands Suffer from Food Insecurity in Allegheny County
More than 140,000 people in Allegheny County are struggling with food insecurity, which is defined as a lack of access to adequate food that prevents individuals from leading a healthy life, according to a report by Feeding America.
Nomination Process Open for Award Recognizing Non-Teaching School Employees
The nomination process is open for the Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award, which honors full- or part-time non-teaching school employees.
Rising STARS Tuition Assistance Program Covers Most Costs and Fees for Early Learning Professionals
Eligible early learning professionals can get most of their tuition costs and fees for courses covered by applying to the Rising STARS Tuition Assistance Program.
Applications Available for Federal Summer Child Nutrition Program
Applications are now open for a new federal child nutrition program known as SUN Bucks that aims to keep children fed during the summer months when they are not in school.
NAEYC Report Highlights Low Compensation Impact on Early Childhood Education
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has released a report that highlights the inadequate and inequitable compensation in early childhood education that affects educators, children, families, businesses, and the economy.
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.
ELRC Formula, Diaper Banks Announce New Closing Time
The Early Learning Resource Center's formula and diaper banks in downtown Pittsburgh have announced a new closing time of 4:30 p.m.
Pennsylvania Meets U.S. Department of Education’s Highest Recognition of Parts B and C of IDEA
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s (OCDEL) Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports has announced that the U.S. Department of Education has determined that the state meets the requirements and purposes of Part C and Part B of the Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA).
Brown Clarifies Provider Agreements in Video Announcement
Shante’ A. Brown, the Office of Child Development and Early Learning’s deputy secretary, has released an announcement regarding updated provider agreements for certified child care providers.