Governor Wolf held a press conference in the Capitol Rotunda on Friday, June 28 to celebrate the inclusion of $30 million in new pre-k funding in the state budget ($25 million for Pre-K Counts and $5 million for Head Start State Supplemental).
CASD kindergarten teacher, Miranda Clash, spoke at the press conference to share her perspective of the importance of a high-quality pre-K experience before kindergarten, particularly for at-risk kids. Speakers are pictured (L-R) Wolf, PA Education Secretary Pedro Rivera, Kari King, President and CEO of Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children, Clash, and Tom Foley, President of the Association of Independent Colleges & Universities of Pennsylvania representing the Pennsylvania Early Learning Investment Commission.