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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
Statement from National Head Start Association Executive Director Yasmina Vinci on HHS Decision To Change Head Start Enrollment Criteria
NHSA responds to HHS DECISION TO CHANGE HEAD START ENROLLMENT CRITERIA
The Academy at the National Head Start Association (NHSA) Receives Prestigious IACET Accreditation for Continuing Education and Training
The Academy at the National Head Start Association (NHSA) has been awarded accreditation by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). This recognition affirms that The Academy at NHSA has met the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training, which is internationally recognized as a mark of excellence in instructional practices.
NHSA Expands Professional Development with New CDA in Spanish
NHSA Expands Professional Development with New CDA in Spanish
National Head Start Association Launches Summer Campaign to Highlight Local Impact and Community Engagement
NHSA is celebrating 60 years by launching “Project STAND FOR Head Start,” a national campaign to unify support, amplify local voices, raise the program’s visibility, and build lasting momentum to protect and strengthen Head Start.
52,000 Head Start Families and Alumni Sign Letter Urging President Trump to Support and Strengthen Head Start Program
52,000 Head Start Families and Alumni Sign Letter Urging President Trump to Support and Strengthen Head Start Program
National Head Start Association and Girl Scouts of the USA Partner to Bring Get Ready with Girl Scouts™ Program to Pre-K and Kindergarten Girls
National Head Start Association and Girl Scouts of the USA Partner to Bring Get Ready with Girl Scouts™ Program to Pre-K and Kindergarten Girls
NHSA Statement on Level Funding for Head Start in President’s FY2026 Budget
NHSA Statement on Level Funding for Head Start in President’s FY2026 Budget.
Jenine Ghayyada Awarded National Head Start Alumni Scholarship for Academic Excellence and Leadership
NHSA honors Jenine Ghayyada with National Head Start Alumni Scholarship for Academic Excellence and Leadership.
LeeAnn Spilski Receives Prestigious Aubrey Puckett Memorial Award for Service
NHSA awards LeeAnn Spilski Receives with the prestigious Aubrey Puckett Memorial Award for Service.
Kathryn Alemán-Cloud Wins the Vanessa Rich Leadership Award
NHSA awards Kathryn Alemán-Cloud the Vanessa Rich Leadership Award.