October is PA Promise Month!
Early Childhood Education Caucus Press Event to Celebrate Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children Month
Wednesday, October 8, 2014 10:00 – 11:00 am Capitol Media Center State Capitol Building, Harrisburg, PA Did you know that what children learn before kindergarten affects how well they will do in school and maybe even what career they will have? Because quality early learning opportunities are vital to a child’s success in school and in life, the Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children campaign and Early Childhood Education Caucus are recognizing October as Pennsylvania’s Promise for Children Month.
Hear from families who have experienced first-hand the impact that quality early learning opportunities can have to children’s academic and social/emotional development that prepares them for kindergarten and beyond. Early Childhood Education Caucus members will also share how families, schools, and communities can make quality early education a priority for Pennsylvania so every child can reach his/her promise.
Speakers include:
Welcome from Kurt Kondrich, parent co-chair of the State Interagency Coordinating Council
Senator Pat Browne (R-Lehigh), co-chair of the Early Childhood Education Caucus
Representative Phyllis Mundy (D-Luzerne), co-chair of the Early Childhood Education Caucus
Senator Matt Smith (D-Allegheny)
Representative Madeleine Dean (D-Montgomery)
Representative Mark Longietti (D-Mercer)
Representative Kevin Schreiber (D-York)
Jennifer and George Footman, their daughter Jazmin, and granddaughter Symira, age 3, City, PA
Other Pennsylvania families
Members of the Early Childhood Education Caucu
The 130-member Early Childhood Education Caucus is a bipartisan, bicameral alliance of legislators who advocate for the continued funding and development of high-quality early childhood care and education programs in Pennsylvania.