PennLive Opinion: Why Year-Round Child Care is Essential for Families

In an opinion piece published by PennLive on July 10, 2025, Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning Executive Director Senate Alexander makes the case for a year-round model of early childhood education—one that supports not only children’s development, but family stability and workforce resilience.

Alexander outlines how the holistic, whole-child model at CHS can be a game-changer. From reducing economic stress to fostering consistent developmental progress, year-round child care is essential.

Read the full piece here.

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