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The Conference is Underway: Day 1 Recap!
The National Head Start Association’s 50th Anniversary Conference is now underway and is wrapping up it’s first full day!
Head start Alum Jorge Rodriguez said it most eloquently with the quote of the day: "We are here because Head Start has mobilized the marginalized towards equal opportunity.”
The numbers really do say it all.
50 Years. 32 million Alumni. 5,000 Attendees at one historic annual conference.
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Day 2 Recap: Cornell Brooks, Opening Session, National Crayon Day and More!
“Life is a gift to be given to others in service. That is what Head Start is about.” - Cornell Brooks, President of the NAACP, at the Opening Session.
What an exciting day! With the 50th Anniversary Conference in full swing, we were excited to celebrate Head Start’s excellence and our new Quality Initiative designees, kickoff a new partnership with The Crayon Collection, and house 5,000 Head Starters at the Opening Session, where we heard both rousing anthems and inspiring keynote addresses. (Not to mention dozens of educational sessions!)
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Day 3 Recap: Darren Walker, Valerie Jarrett, and Jonathan Capehart Discuss Head Start
Given that I have been blogging away these past few days I thought perhaps I should introduce myself. My name is Evita Almassi and I provide NHSA’s voice on our social media outlets. I am a Seattle-lite born and raised and like most Seattle-lites I love a good cup of coffee and am a dedicated University of Washington Husky Fan. I am very excited to be a part of NHSA and am looking forward being a part of the future of Head Start!
“I believe in America. I believe in an America where we can fulfill our promise to our kids”.— Darren Walker
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It’s a Wrap: Special Announcements and Surprises from HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell
From an amazing 50 year Anniversary Gala celebration on Wednesday evening to a Closing Session reflecting on the profound impact of Head Start and its successes, the past 24 hours certainly have been a whirlwind!
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A Head Start For Mothers
This Mother’s Day, as I reflect on my journey as a parent, I cannot imagine being where I am today without the truly life changing support of Head Start. In fact, as I celebrate six wonderful years of being a mother, Head Start honors a milestone of its own: this week marks the 50th Anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s creation of a federally funded preschool program that would serve the nation’s poorest children.
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50 More Years of Opening Windows of Opportunity
I first became acquainted with Head Start about 28 years ago. My son was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with severe autism. As a young parent without much family support, I struggled to make ends meet as I grappled with how to deal with what was then a condition we knew very little about. I was devastated, overwhelmed, and felt as though I had nowhere to turn— until a local Community Action office told me about the local Head Start program.
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To Strengthen Head Start, We Need Your Help
Next week marks the 50th anniversary of one of America’s most significant early childhood initiatives: Head Start. This occasion is an opportunity to reflect on the vital importance of early childhood education and reaffirm our commitment to strengthening this program for future generations.
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Congressman Rouzer Visits Clinton Head Start!
Monday, May 18th is the 50th Anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson's announcement of the founding of the Head Start program. This week we are featuring blog posts by Head Start alumni who celebrate the role the program has played in their lives or in the lives of their children. Monday, May 18th is the 50th Anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson's announcement of the founding of the Head Start program. This week we are featuring blog posts by Head Start alumni who celebrate the role the program has played in their lives or in the lives of their children.
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Thank You Head Start Teachers!
I want to salute Head Start teachers across the country who are opening windows of opportunity for our nation’s most vulnerable children and families. As a Head Start graduate and lifelong educator, I can speak firsthand to the incredible difference these teachers are making in their communities
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NHSA Comments on Pre-K Development Grants
“Conversations are taking place across America about how our nation can address the needs of every child during the critical early years. This is the moment we have all hoped for. It is a moment we intend to seize.”