Topic: Advocacy

Join NHSA’s Head Start Advocacy Network

NHSA relies on your voice for our advocacy and engagement in Washington, D.C., and across the country. Sign up for our mailing list to receive our action alerts and updates on policy issues relevant to Head Start.

Read More...

Travel-Free Advocacy

Program Visit Toolkit

American Rescue Plan

Build Back Better Bill Summary

Take Action for Head Start

Take Action for Head Start: Congress needs to hold the line for Head Start as it works toward finalizing appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025.

Read More...

Early Childhood Education Compensation Must Address Racial Pay Gaps

The ECE pay gap remains a formidable barrier to a strong early childhood workforce that can effectively partner with children and families.

Read More...

Playbook: Engaging Governors to Support Head Start and Early Head Start

Senator Shelley Moore Capito on Raising Resilient Children

Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia has been a Head Start champion from the moment she was elected to Congress nearly 20 years ago.

Read More...

Head Start Language Playbook

Head Start Advantage Documentary

The Head Start Advantage Documentary explores lives of Head Start children, parents, teachers, and alumni working to create a better world.

Read More...

Statement on Senate HELP Strong Start Act Hearing

Washington, D.C. — The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions held a hearing on the Strong Start for America’s Children Act, legislation to expand access to pre-kindergarten programs across the United States. The following statement should be attributed to Yasmina Vinci, executive director of the National Head Start Association: “The National Head Start…

Read More...