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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 on Budget Proposal That Would Eliminate Head Start
NHSA is deeply alarmed by the proposal to eliminate Head Start contained in the leaked HHS 2026 Discretionary Budget Passback.
NHSA Expresses Deep Concern Over Administration Shuttering Regional Offices
NHSA is deeply concerned about the closing of regional offices and HHS’s reorganization without open communication or a clear plan for how the administration intends on supporting Head Start.
NHSA and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Announce Annual Grant Recipient Winners
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and NHSA are awarding 12 GroMoreGood garden grants to programs connecting our nation’s youth to gardening.
Statement on FY25 Government Spending Bill
The National Head Start Association (NHSA) appreciates that Congress has helped stave off a government shutdown; however, level funding represents a cut to Head Start programs across the country. The…
Ongoing Issues Accessing Federal Grant Funds Continue to Impact Head Start Programs
Washington, D.C.–Ten days after the temporary federal payment freeze, dozens of Head Start programs are continuing to face challenges drawing down approved grant funds. Though the cause of the problem…
Nearly 20,000 Children and Families Impacted by Delay in Accessing Federal Funds
Washington, D.C.–Over the last week, a growing number of Head Start grant recipients have reported significant delays in accessing approved grant funding. While most recipients have not had major disruptions,…
Federal Grant Freeze Puts Head Start Children and Families at Risk Nationwide
Update as of 4:00 p.m. ET, January 28, 2025 – Following the release of additional guidance and clarification from the Office of Budget Management, Head Start agencies are not included in the…
NHSA Reacts to GAO Report on Interim Management in Head Start
NHSA reacts to the GAO report outlining recommendations for improving the oversight of interim management of Head Start grants.
Norwalk High School Students Complete National Head Start Association’s Innovative Early Childhood Education Curriculum
Students at Norwalk High School complete The Academy at NHSA’s Pathway to Purpose coursework to earn their CDA in Early Childhood Education.
The Academy at NHSA Receives 2025 Training APEX Award for Excellence in Training Programs
In November 2024, The Academy, NHSA’s professional development hub, was named a recipient of the 2025 Training APEX Award.