Audio_Video Archives - Early Childhood Education Caucus

May 7, 2025

ELIC highlights the business need for childcare investments

Together with the Early Learning Investment Commission (ELIC), the Early Childhood Education Caucus met on Wednesday, May 7 to hear from speakers who have explored public-private strategies that advance quality early childhood education and child care. Labor Economist, Dr. Kathryn Edwards, headlined the event by detailing the economic impact of early childhood education on Pennsylvania’s prosperity. [Read More]

May 6, 2025

Caucuses Stand Together for Working Families and Early Learners

On Monday, May 5, the Early Childhood Education Caucus and the Legislative Latino Caucus held a press conference to call attention to how the growing teacher shortage, driven by low compensation, is closing child care centers throughout Pennsylvania, and driving up waitlists for working families. [Read More]