From Head Start to the Ivy Leagues – May 9, 2025
LIVING THE AMERICAN DREAM THROUGH HEAD START The Philadelphia Inquirer published the following commentary written by Mai Miksic, Children First’s Deputy Director of Policy.…
Don’t Stop Head Start – Apr 18, 2025
THROWING BABY OUT WITH THE BATH WATER Of all of the cost-cutting measures floated or implemented by the new administration, early learning for…
More than a Spoonful of Sugar – Jan 24, 2025
IF IT’S NOT BROKEN, DON’T FIX IT After a rocky start this year, it’s baffling that Philadelphia City Council would wade into yet…
What are the candidates saying about kids? – Oct 4, 2024
Kids and family issues are in the debates…how refreshing Pennsylvania is center of the campaign universe. PA voters have the power to tilt…
Our Take on President Trump’s Child Care Proposal – Sept 13, 2024
TARIFFS 1; CHILDREN’S ISSUES 0 Children First is reviewing the statements of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on important economic issues for families…
Building Blocks of Racial Equality in Early Learning – Aug 2, 2024
PUTTING RACIAL EQUITY AT THE FOREFRONT IN EARLY CHILDHOOD “There was so much love and strength in the room, even as they all…
Priorities of Early Childhood Providers in PA Report Released
In the fall of 2021, the Racial Equity Subcommittee, a subcommittee within the newly formed Early Childhood Provider Council, was created with the task…
Mothers Know Best – May 31, 2024
PARENTS MAKE THE CASE FOR PHILLY PRE-K Parents are leading the advocacy efforts to get 250 additional pre-k slots for Philly kids in…
To Solve the Child Care Crisis…Apr 12, 2024
BE A CHILD CARE VOTER TODAY Pennsylvania’s Election Season is underway. With the Primary Election around the corner (April 23rd), it’s important to remember…
What do Philly & rural PA have in common? – Feb 23, 2024
PA CHILD CARE CRISIS HAS NO BORDERS The child care crisis in greater Philadelphia persists. And it’s no wonder with preschool teachers making around…