T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Pennsylvania Scholarship Annual Report Available

The Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA) has released its T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Pennsylvania Scholarship annual report for fiscal year 2022-2023.

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In FY 22-23, PACCA provided T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Pennsylvania Scholarships to 985 early learning professionals employed in 580 child care programs across the Commonwealth, according to the report.

Scholars earned 13-15 credits last year, with an average GPA of 3.26 (associate degree) and 3.63 (bachelor’s degree). Both associate and bachelor’s degree scholars increased their salaries by 15%. Sponsoring employers experienced a 95% retention rate of their scholars.

The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Pennsylvania Scholarship Program offers early learning professionals a debt-free higher education, supporting them while they work to become stronger teachers and earn thriving wages. By building a more educated early childhood workforce, T.E.A.C.H. raises the quality of care and education that scholars provide to children in their classrooms—setting the next generation on a path for future learning and success.

To read the full report about the impact of T.E.A.C.H. on the early childhood workforce and early learning programs, visit PACCA’s website.