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PA Promise for Children Lists 11 Books for Children During Shark Week
With Shark Week kicking off on July 20, PA Promise for Children has put together a list of books that might be fun for young fans of the ferocious fish.
PA Promise for Children Resource Emphasizes the Importance of Play
PA Promise for Children has put together resources on the importance of play for children’s well-being and brain development.
Pittsburgh Announces New Traffic Safety and Calming Measures Across City
Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure has announced new traffic safety and calming measures at multiple locations around the city as part of the Safe Routes to School program.
CDA Exam Scheduling Changes to Go Into Effect on Aug. 1
The Council for Professional Recognition has announced CDA exam scheduling changes that are effective as of early August.
Webinar to Focus on How Extreme Heat Can Affect Young Children
Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child will host a webinar on how extreme summer heat can affect young children.
PA Promise for Children Releases List of July Books for Preschoolers
PA Promise for Children has released its list of July books for preschoolers that includes eight books and is broken down into four categories.
The Mentoring Partnership Series to Focus on Caring for Young People and Caregivers
The Mentoring Partnership will offer a two-session series in August and September that will enable attendees to brainstorm, share, and learn from each other to make sure young people feel cared for and supported while also taking care of themselves and other early childhood educators.
Guide Provides Information on Bringing Learner-Centered Practices Into Classrooms
KnowledgeWorks has released a new resource for school districts looking to bring more learner-centered practices into its classrooms using Pennsylvania state education policies.
Trying Together, ELRC Region 5 Offering August and September Professional Development Courses
Trying Together and ELRC Region 5 are offering a variety of professional development opportunities for early childhood educators in August and September as the 2025-26 school year begins.