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NHSA provides the latest on Head Start news and actions—and can connect you with our education policy and program experts to dig deeper into the issues. Through press releases, position statements, and media kits, our team provides clear, timely updates and analysis of early childhood education and care news from across the country.
NHSA NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Scott’s Miracle Gro-Foundation and National Head Start Association announce the winners of the 2023-2024 Garden Grants
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and NHSA are awarding 12 GroMoreGood garden grants to programs connecting our nation’s youth to gardening.
NHSA’s Response to FY 2024 Appropriations Bill
NHSA is pleased to see a record investment of $12.27 billion for Head Start and Early Head Start in the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bill signed into law by the President over the weekend.
The Beans and National Head Start Association Celebrate Two Years of Success Improving Employee Retention and Wellbeing for America’s Educators
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The Beans, a financial technology startup, and National Head Start Association (NHSA), a pioneer in early childhood development and education, proudly mark the second anniversary of…
NHSA’s Response to President’s FY 2025 Budget Proposal
Washington, D.C. – President Biden released his proposed FY 2025 budget on Monday, March 11, 2024, including $12,540,519,000 for Head Start and Early Head Start–an increase of $544 million over…
The Academy at NHSA Honored with 2024 Training APEX Award for Excellence in Training Programs
The Academy at NHSA has revolutionized training practices specifically tailored for Head Start staff. The program has directly led to enriching Head Start classrooms through innovative methodologies.
ACCT, NHSA Launch Kids on Campus Partnership to Expand Child Care for Student Parents
Today, NHSA and the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) announce the launch of the Kids on Campus initiative to bring more Head Start programs to community college campuses. The…
NPRM Represents Significant Opportunity to Shape Head Start’s Next Chapter
This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking represents a significant opportunity to address the challenges facing Head Start and Early Head Start.
NHSA Urges Congress to Reject Baseless FY24 Cuts to Head Start and Early Head Start
In response to last night’s Rules Committee hearing and the House’s potential consideration of HR 5894, NHSA released the following statement from Executive Director Yasmina Vinci: The House continues to…
National and Local Organizations Partner to Provide Safer Public Transit Access for Families
A host of national civic, social, and public services organizations partnered to improve access to public transit.
On Recent Events in the Middle East
There are no “right” words for events in the world that are so wrong. There are no “right” ways to explain sudden ringing alarms, or explosions, or death, or terrorism….