Government Funding Negotiations Continue With Shutdown Looming
Over the last 10-15 years, there have been a handful of government shutdowns. Usually, these shutdowns don’t last more than a few days, and the impact on Head Start is minimal.
Norwich Free Academy Empowering High School Students with CDA Pathway to Purpose
CDA Pathways to Purpose, a pilot program launched by The Academy at NHSA in partnership with Harmony Academy, has connected high schoolers to free credentialing.
Moving Forward: A Note from NHSA’s Executive Director
NHSA’s executive director shares a note to leaders, staff, and programs on the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.
Advocacy All Stars Honored at 2024 Fall Leadership Institute
Head Start advocacy extends far beyond the four days of the Fall and Winter Leadership Institutes. It’s making phone calls, writing emails, and sending texts to decision-makers throughout the year. It’s writing press releases and letters to the editor. It’s meeting with your representatives-both in your districts and on Capitol Hill. It’s inviting and hosting…
In the Wake of Hurricane Beryl: AVANCE-Houston’s Determined Path Forward
In the face crisis caused by Hurricane Beryl, AVANCE-Huston, Inc. continues to be a steadfast support families, staff, and community.
2024 Head Start Alumni Summer Send-Off
NHSA wishes 2023 Head Start alumni graduates the best as they move on to the next chapter of their journey.
Building Strong Parent and Family Partnerships
Programs can use the Parent Gauge tool’s recommended calendar structure to efficiently capture and analyze PFCE data.
Alumni Resilience Series Zine
This Head Start Awareness Month, we’re celebrating the resilience and triumph of our Head Start alumni through a special addition zine.
Alumni Resilience Series: Masada Ellis
Masada Ellis experienced Head Start as both a student and a parent, where he gained a deeper appreciation for the program’s depth and scale.
Moving Beyond Language Barriers Through Early Head Start
Early Head Start family service coordinators work with parents looking to learn the language with English as a second language education.
Alumni Resilience Series: Churmell Mitchell
Churmell Mitchell navigated childhood trauma and homelessness to become a national speaker on fatherhood and leadership.
Alumni Resilience Series: Kaela Davison
Head Start and Early Head Start gave Kaela Davison and her family the extra supports she they needed in times of crisis.