Success Stories

Program Visits: A Powerful Way to Illustrate the Value of Head Start

Over the last year, from California to Connecticut, dozens of Senators and Representatives have made a Head Start program visit.

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Bold Leadership Series: Leading in VUCA Times

President of the National Dropout Prevention Center Ray McNulty defines a “VUCA World” and how to accept the challenges that lie ahead.

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GroMoreGood Garden Grantees Summer Update

The 2021-2022 GroMoreGood Garden Grantees have wasted no time start and expand their gardens.

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Data Literacy Credential Empowers an experienced Head Start manager

The Data Literacy Credential presented by The Academy at NHSA makes data interesting, fun, and positive, says Head Start Director Keri Young.

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Program of Excellence: Children First

Children First is a long-standing Head Start Program of Excellence, holding the title for more than two decades.

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Bold Leadership Series: Addressing Burnout

On July 14, Executive Director of Rural Utah Child Development Keri Newman Allred will join NHSA to identify—and embrace—burnout.

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Alumni Spotlight: From Head Start to Health Solutions

This Head Start alum wants to thank his teacher for “taking the time to give me the tools to be successful in life and be anything I dreamed of.”

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Connecting Families Facing Food Insecurity to Head Start

The recent SNAP rule change is strengthening both Head Start’s outreach to families facing food insecurity and state and local partnerships.

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The Formula Shortage and Early Head Start

Parents and caregivers across the country are anxious and scared about the ongoing formula shortage. Early Head Start program staff know all too well the negative impacts food insecurity and hunger have on children and families and understand why the formula shortage is top-of-mind for so many caregivers across the country. Here’s the latest information…

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Four Siblings’ Success Rooted in Project Head Start

Carla Fick enrolled her son in the inaugural class of Project Head Start. There, he and his siblings established their foundation of success.

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From Head Start to the Hill: Ashley Kearney

Head Starters are making their mark on Capitol Hill. Meet Ashley Kearney, an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow.

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From Head Start to the Hill: Brianna Tibbetts

Head Starters are making their mark on Capitol Hill. Meet Brianna Tibbetts legislative assistant for Congressman Carey (OH-15).

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