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Lullaby Project pairs Philly caregivers with musicians to compose original songs for their kids
Sunday, December 20, 2020
Cynthia Robinson ran Mrs. Cynthia’s Munchkin Romper Room, a family day care center in Germantown, for more than two decades.
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Pennsylvania preschool program lifts math, language skills, study shows
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Children who participate in Pennsylvania’s biggest early childhood program, Pre-K Counts, show advantages in math problem-solving and language skills...
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Statewide Evaluation Finds Benefits for Students Who Participated in Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Program
Monday, December 14, 2020
Positive effects on students’ language and math skills equivalent to approximately 4-5 more months of learning compared to peers
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William Penn and Mellon foundations give $8 million to Philly arts and culture groups hit by COVID-19
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Two major backers of arts and culture in Philadelphia have teamed up to award $8 million in COVID-19-related relief for the sector.
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The Andrew W. Mellon and William Penn Foundations Announce $8 Million in COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Support for Philadelphia Arts Organizations
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
The emergency grants from Mellon and William Penn in combination, ranging from $50,000 to $400,000, will support organizations at the heart of the...
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Statement Re: A Complete Count
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
This year’s election witnessed one of the highest voter turnouts in the last century.
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