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.
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.
Meet Paris Hill, NHSA’s 2022 Herndon Scholarship Awardee
Ron Herndon Head Start Parent Scholarship 2022 awardee Paris Hill says that Head Start has been instrumental in reaching her goals.
Partnerships Keep Head Start of Greater Dallas Strong
Head Start of Greater Dallas shares what makes them strong: strong partnerships, innovative classroom design, and openness to change.
For Catawba Children and Families, “Head Start is Heart Work”
The Iswa Head Start program on the Catawba Reservation in South Carolina advocates for equitable and accessible early childhood education.
Minnesota Invests State Funding in Early Head Start
Families First Minnesota Head Start and Early Head Start Director Sandy Simar shares how state supplemental funding impacts her program.