Early Learning components of the final FY12 budget deal can be found here.  READ MORE

We hope that the final outcome will be just as good!  So far, the good news is that the final number that is included in the House and Senate conference bill report is $409 million for Head Start and Early Head Start.  READ MORE

On October 11^th, Senator Robert Casey (D-PA) introduced the Continuum of Learning Act of 2011 (SB 1677) to amend titles I and II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).  READ MORE

Last week at our conference, there were lots of tears and happy applause (and even standing ovations) as we listened to Head Start alumni of all ages tell how Head Start stabilized their and their families' lives torn by poverty and other difficult circumstances. This early support lifted them up and made a solid trajectory for their lives.  If you did not hear them last week, take a look at some of them and see yourself whether you think that Head Start is effective!

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It is because of the dedicated involvement of parents, staff, and other concerned individuals that Head Start is the high-quality program it is today.    READ MORE

On November 15, 2011, the National Head Start Association and Teaching Strategies hosted a webinar about the new recompetition regulations.  READ MORE