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"Head Start Embodies Dr. Martin Luther King’s Vision"
This story of accomplished alum Mike Holt, from the very first class of Head Start in 1965, was published in the Birmingham News on January 14, 2015.
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Tribal Program Spotlight: Cook Inlet Native Head Start in Anchorage, Alaska
At Cook Inlet Native Head Start where 100 percent of the children served are Alaska Native and American Indian but come from many different tribal groups with different languages and customs, the challenge has been to be culturally relevant to all the children they serve.
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Tribal Program Spotlight: The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan Head Start Center
The Little Traverse Baby Bands Head Start Center of Michigan has a very strong relationship with the Native American Community. Native American children account for 85% of those served and most reside on a nearby reservation or in local rural areas.
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What makes Head Start Unique? Part 1: Relentless Outreach
Some members of the Head Start community are wary of the prospect of universal pre-K. Cynics and people outside of Head Start might think that these fears are about losing children to other settings or funding to other programs, and the emotional way we express our misgivings about universal pre-K sometimes supports that perception. But this perception couldn’t be farther from the truth.
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Dollar per Child Spotlight: Kaplan Univ. “Collects Change to Create Change” in Support of Head Start
Dollar per Child fundraising is the sole source of support for NHSA’s national advocacy campaigns.
by Dr. Darlene Estes-Del Re, Kaplan University
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Celebrating Head Start’s Commitment to Native American Children
In honor of Native American Heritage Month this November, the National Head Start Association will shine a spotlight on Native American programs, educators and alumni who are making a difference in their communities.
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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.