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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
2019-20 GroMoreGood Garden Grant Winners
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and the National Head Start Association congratulate the 10 Head Start programs across the United States who were awarded the 2019-2020 GroMoreGood garden grants: BRAD Child…
Head Start Mourns the Passing of Former Representative Elijah Cummings
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Head Start Association’s Executive Director Yasmina Vinci commented on the legacy created by U.S. Representative Elijah Cummings, chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and…
RISE from Trauma Act Recognizes Vital Role of Head Start
WASHINGTON, D.C. – NHSA welcomed the introduction of the RISE (Resilience, Investment, Support, and Expansion) from Trauma Act, bipartisan legislation in Congress that seeks to engage Head Start in supporting…
Head Start Celebrates Passage of Major Disaster Relief Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Head Start Association (NHSA) welcomed congressional passage of legislation providing $55 million to meet the recovery needs of Head Start programs with facilities impacted by natural…
House FY20 Funding Bill Supports Head Start’s Role in Helping Children Experiencing Trauma
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Head Start Association (NHSA) applauded forward progress on legislation to increase Head Start funding in fiscal year 2020 (FY20) by more than $1.5 billion, including $750…
216 Members of Congress Endorse Robust Funding for Head Start
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Head Start Association (NHSA) applauded the more than 200 members of Congress who reaffirmed their commitment to providing America’s most vulnerable children and families with…
2018-19 GroMoreGood Garden Grant Winners
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and the National Head Start Association congratulate the 10 Head Start programs across the United States who were awarded the 2018-2019 GroMoreGood garden grants: Arkansas Early…
Head Start Mourns the Passing of President George H. W. Bush
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Head Start community mourns the passing of President George H. W. Bush, who along with the First Lady was an ardent supporter of providing every vulnerable…
White House Recognizes Head Start as Leader in Treating Effects of Opioid Epidemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives of the Head Start community attended the bill signing ceremony today for bipartisan legislation to treat those affected by the opioid epidemic. The SUPPORT for Patients…
Congress Passes $200 Million FY19 Increase for Head Start
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Head Start Association (NHSA) welcomed final passage by Congress of Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19) budget legislation which included a $200 million increase, specifically growing investment in…