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Alumni Spotlight: LGBTQ+ Advocate Shane Dunn Shares Head Start Experience
Head Start alumnus Shane Dunn shares how his early experience in a diverse environment shaped his values of racial justice and equity.
Alumni Spotlight: Maryom McCloud says “Head Start is a Catalyst”
Alumna Maryom McCloud, director of Finance for Lutheran Family Services, shares how Head Start shaped her educational and career path.
Head Start’s Impact Across Generations
This Academy-nominated short documentary film, Jenny is a Good Thing, documents one of the many significant contributions of the Head Start program: nutrition. National Archives Identifier: 4747085
Black History Month: Remembering Dr. Willie Epps
Dr. Willie Epps of Tchula, Mississippi left an indelible mark on the world of early learning over the course of his distinguished career.
Safe, Innovative, and Timely: Leadership During Difficult Times
Dr. Deidre Jones shares her experience developing innovative solutions to provide education services to children during difficult times.
Alumni Spotlight: Living History
When Dr. Iris Cumberbatch’s mother learned about Head Start, she signed her up right away. She didn’t know it then, but they were making history!
Head Start at the 2023 State of the Union
Thirteen members of the Head Start community attended the 2023 State of the Union, including three special guests.
Head Start Parent Advocates for Access to Quality Child Care
Theresa Carter, Head Start parent from Step Forward Head Start in Ohio, shared her inspiring story at the 2023 Winter Leadership Institute.
Program of Excellence: New St. Paul
NHSA Program of Excellence New St. Paul shares their exemplary work to provide safe and healthy environments throughout the pandemic.
Head Start State Collaboration Office Spotlight: Missouri
Missouri Head Start State Collaboration Office Director Stacey Wright is powerful example of the impact Collaboration Offices can have.
All We Accomplished Together in 2022
From funding increases, to coming together to celebrate the promise of Head Start, we are proud of all we have accomplished together in 2022.
Head Start “Opens World of Possibilities” for Mom and Daughter
Head Start created a formal leadership and policymaking role for parents and community members called the Policy Council.