PA Partnerships for Children Releases 2011 'State of Child Welfare' Report HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec.

By Genevieve Marshall, The Morning Call, Allentown, Pa. Sep. 6--A huge disconnect exists in Pennsylvania between the number of students who meet state standards in math and reading as high school juniors and those who manage to get a diploma the following year as seniors.

By Brouse, Jerri Advocates say the earlier a child is exposed to a formal education (or pre-kindergarten classes), the better he or she will do later on in life.

By Robyn Meadows New report says local schools aren't doing enough to prepare their students for post-grad education and careers. What's wrong? What can be done? ROBYN MEADOWS If you think a high school diploma is enough - think again. It doesn't come close.

Aug. 4--One in 10 Berks County 16- to 21-year-olds was neither employed nor enrolled in school from 2002 to 2004, a number slightly worse than the state average, a children's advocacy group reported Wednesday.