Why You Should Vote
NHSA Executive Director Yasmina Vinci shares why she votes and why Head Start should, too. In her words: “Head Start is not a voting block; we are part of the fabric of the U.S. On Election Day, we will cast our votes not only in honor of all those who came before us, but in honor of ourselves, our families, and our communities.”
National American Indian Heritage Month
NHSA extends our sincere thanks to NIHSDA for writing this blog in honor of National American Indian Heritage Month.
Native Heritage Thrives in Head Start Community Garden
Cankdeska Cikana Community College Head Start is an example of how a community garden can be an opportunity to honor Native heritage.
“I’m not a music teacher.” How to use music and movement
“I’m not a music teacher.” How using music and movement can be enjoyable for ALL early childhood educators. Despite the many benefits and strengths of teaching STEM through the Arts, many teachers shy away from using music and movement activities in their classroom. Given how incredibly effective and efficient this tool is, why are teachers…
Supporting the A in STEAM
STEAM is an acronym that stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. It is not as common of an acronym as STEM, but adding the arts into this grouping of subjects has been proven to help children learn all of the other subjects. In STEAM, the arts are at the center of a robust…
World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day, celebrated annually on October 10, presents an opportunity to pause and observe our own mental health.
A Breath of Life
AIAN Head Start is on the frontline in the preservation of native language and culture—key to native student confidence and lifelong success.
Alumni Spotlight: Published Author, Age 10
Atyia is a former student of ICS Head Start and the author of the “Mean Girls: A Bunch of Bullies,” a story about the impact of bullying.
Alumni Spotlight: Appreciating and Celebrating Mexican Culture and Heritage
Head Start alumna Denjuami Barker remembers how important it was to her family that Head Start appreciated their Mexican culture and heritage.
Expanding Infant and Toddler Care in Texas through Early Head Start
Leaders in Texas are working to expand access to high-quality infant and toddler care through Early Head Start.
Working for Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Families Every Day
Read National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Association Executive Director Cleo Rodríguez’s guest blog celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Head Start Advocacy Update: Looking Back & Charging Forward
NHSA is keeping our eyes trained on the IFC and any opportunities to ensure higher levels of workforce compensation.