Topic: Advocacy
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.
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.
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…
Head Start Parent to Congress: “Early Education Must Be Top Priority in Federal Budget”
Washington, D.C. – Head Start parent Shavon Collier testified before the Senate Budget Committee, emphasizing the overwhelming impact that present-day budget decisions will have on the futures of at-risk children. Joined by her daughter and Head Start alumna Sakhia Whitehead, Collier described her journey as a parent with children attending the Edward C. Mazique Child…
Webinar: Head Start and Universal Pre-K
A diverse group of national experts came together to discuss how to nurture and grow opportunities for all children.
Fall Leadership Institute
NHSA’s Fall Leadership Institute is a four-day deep dive into the policy and advocacy issues that will impact Head Start for years to come. The Institute will take place September 15 – 18, 2025 in Washington D.C.
Winter Leadership Institute
The National Head Start Association’s Winter Leadership Institute will take place in Washington, D.C., 26 – 29, 2026.
Advancing Conversations with Policymakers
As part of the Early Head Start Rising Advocacy series, Finding Common Ground and Advancing Conversations with Policymakers, will examine techniques to find common ground with policy makers, identify tips and messages that advance conversations with decision-makers, and provide information that may be shared in your state and community to advance Early Head Start. Moderator:…