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The State of the Child 2006 Education Policy & Leadership Conference

The State of the Child 2006 Education Policy & Leadership Conference. The State of the Child. Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children Advocacy organization Independent, non-profit Prevention-focused, research-based

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The State of the Child 2006 Education Policy & Leadership Conference

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  1. The State of the Child2006Education Policy & Leadership Conference

  2. The State of the Child • Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children • Advocacy organization • Independent, non-profit • Prevention-focused, research-based • Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children is a strong, effective and trusted voice for improving the health, education and well-being of the Commonwealth’s children.

  3. The State of the Child • 1 child in 3 lives in poverty • 1 child in 6 is born to a mother with less than a high school degree • 1 child in 11 is born to a single, teen-aged mother • There were 1,790 substantiated cases of abuse and neglect for children ages 0-8 (2004) • 1 in 12 children is born at low birth weight • 3.2% of children 0-4 are in families where English is not the primary language spoken at home • 30.7% of children 0-8 live in single-parent families

  4. The State of the Child • Impact of poverty • 200% Poverty = $40,000 for a family of four • 100% Poverty = $20,000 for a family of four • Impact: Greater likelihood of: • Learning disabilities • Grade retention • School dropout • Substance abuse

  5. The State of the Child • Impact of living in single parent household • 30% of children under age 18 live in families with one parent. (ACS 2004) • Impact: Children of single parent are more likely to: • Live in poverty • Have fewer relationships with male role models • Have less time to interact with parents • Have diminished social supports • Have lower academic and social well-being

  6. The State of the Child • Impact of low birth weight • 8.1% of babies born in 2003 were born at low birth weight, less than 5 pounds, 9 ounces. • Impact: Babies born at low birth weight are likelier to die in the first year of life. They can also have disabilities and health problems that impair learning.

  7. The State of the Child • Impact of being uninsured • 133,000 of PA children under age 19 are uninsured • 68% of uninsured kids are between ages of 11 and 18; (Office of Health Care Reform, 2004) • One child in 3 is enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP. • Impact: Uninsured children are more likely to miss school, may not have relationship with primary care provider, and are more likely to need costly emergency room care.

  8. The State of the Child • Impact of disabilities & language barriers • For 2004-05 school year, 14.7% of students were enrolled in special education • 1.6% have severe disabilities • 2.3% of students have limited English proficiency; LEP students are in rural, urban and suburban school districts alike (Conestoga Valley, Upper Adams, York City) • Impact: Students with limited English proficiency & disabilities face greater challenges making progress in school.

  9. The State of the Child • Impact of being placed out of home • 20,920 children in PA (ages 0-20) are in foster care • 9,962 are youth 13-20 • Impact: Children who endure disruptions in parenting are likelier to have poor academic performance as well as diminished physical and behavioral health.

  10. The State of the Child • Early Education • 66.5% of income-eligible children ages 3 and 4 are enrolled in Head Start • 10,127 children were enrolled in public school pre-K in 2004-05 • 51% of PA kindergarteners are enrolled in full-day K compared to 65% nationally

  11. Why Pre-K Matters • Kids in pre-K learn social skills, self confidence and the ability to deal with others • Pre-K creates successful students • Pre-K creates solid citizens • Pre-K creates better communities

  12. Why Pre-K Matters • 90% of brain growth occurs before kindergarten • Kids who start behind, stay behind • Nearly 90% of children who are poor readers in first grade will still be poor readers by fourth grade • One-third of children entering kindergarten cannot recognize the letters of the alphabet and more than half do not know basic math concepts. (Source: Pew Center on the States and National Conference of State Legislatures)

  13. Pre-K in other States • Florida, Georgia and Oklahoma are the only states that make pre-K available to all 4-year-olds. Florida’s new universal pre-K program received first-year funding of $387 million • Illinois governor just committed to UPK • New York and West Virginia have multi-year plans to implement pre-K for all 4-year-olds • Five states – Maine, Oklahoma, Vermont, WV and Wisconsin – plus DC – include pre-K as part of their school funding formulas

  14. The State of the Child • Basic Education • 2004-05 PSSAs • 35.8% of fifth graders scored below proficient in reading • 31% of fifth graders scored below proficient in math • 36% of eighth graders scored below proficient in reading • 37% of eighth graders scored below proficient in math • Pennsylvania schools face NCLB mandate of 100% proficiency by 2014

  15. The State of the Child • 2003-04 expenditures per pupil - $9,204 • Gap from highest-spending district to lowest: 2.6 to 1. From a high of $16,803 per student in Lower Merion (Montgomery County) to $6,344 in Northwestern School District (Erie County). • Funding equity remains a problem in PA

  16. Full-Day K in PA • Accountability Block Grant Spending • 63.6% percent of districts used 58.6% of Block Grant funds for full-day K making it the most popular use

  17. Why Full-Day K Matters • Children in full-day kindergarten programs make more progress in literacy and math than those in half-day programs, concludes a new study publishedin the February issue of the American Journal of Education. • Children who attend full-day K have lower retention rates in the primary grades

  18. Why Full-Day K Matters • Parents and teachers report greater satisfaction with full-day programs • Studies indicate that children who attend full-day K receive better report card grades in literacy, math, general learning skills and behavior • Full-day kindergarteners outscore children in half-day programs on standardized achievement tests up to two years after kindergarten (NIEER, March 2005)

  19. Class Size in PA • Only 16.8% of students in pre-K through third grade are in classes with 17 or fewer students

  20. Why Class Size Matters • Smaller classes increase parental involvement • Reduce disciplinary referrals • Improve teacher morale and retention

  21. Why Class Size Matters • Teachers with small classes can spend time and energy helping each child succeed. Smaller classes also enhance safety, discipline and order in the classroom. • When qualified teachers teach smaller classes, kids learn more.

  22. The State of the Child • Youth in Transition/Ready by 21™ • Young adults need an education that prepares them for the rigor of college or a competitive labor force; they need skills that create potential to one day earn a family sustaining wage • They need to avoid risky behaviors • They need strong interpersonal relationships with friends, family & community

  23. The State of the Child • Graduation Gap • Two out of 5 urban ninth graders fail to graduate from high school in the same district four years later • One out of 6 rural ninth graders fails to graduate from high school in the same district four years later • One out of 8 suburban kids fails to graduate • Impact: Adult life for young people without at least a high school diploma is full of economic problems and few opportunities to advance skills.

  24. The State of the Child • In 2003-04, 76% of school district graduates said they planned to pursue further education • School districts with lowest number of graduates planning further education are a mix of rural and urban: Chester Upland School District, Fannett-Metal, Turkeyfoot Valley and Northern Potter

  25. The State of the Child • High school graduates earn three times more than those who did not graduate. • College graduates earn six times more. • Dropouts have higher rates of teen pregnancy, substance abuse and crime. • 80% of those incarcerated are dropouts.

  26. Ready by 21™ Coalition • The Pennsylvania Ready By 21™ Coalition is committed to youth-centered public policies and programs designed to ensure that all Pennsylvanians aged 12-21 have equitable access to high-quality education and support services that meet their needs, prepare them one day to earn a family-sustaining wage, be active citizens, lifelong learners, and enjoy healthy physical, social and emotional health.

  27. State of the Child • Evidence-based, proven and promising programs and polices that are youth centered and that respond to their needs and aspirations. • Equitable access to high-quality basic, career/technical and post-secondary education that prepares them for work and life.

  28. State of the Child • Career guidance that builds upon their strengths and interests; and which is informed by the knowledge base of available 21st Century careers/jobs in Pennsylvania that lead to a family-sustaining wage. • Afterschool programs and other extra learning opportunities, often fostered by school and community partnerships, which enhance academic, recreation and social needs.

  29. State of the Child • Appropriate work experiences that do not interfere with their education achievement and provide opportunities to explore, build and seed a career. • Comprehensive health and human services. • Programs and systems of support and encouragement by families, schools, communities and workplaces.

  30. The State of the Child Our Vision - By 2014, PPC has helped Pennsylvania move into position as one of the top 10 states in the nation to be a child and to raise a child.

  31. The State of the Child Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children www.papartnerships.org 800-257-2030 Joan L. Benso President & CEO

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