Local Head Start sites that provide early childhood education, child care and other services are ramping up for the start of a new school year on Aug. 18 despite uncertainty over possible federal ...

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Head Start Association (NHSA), the leading advocate and resource for Head Start programs across the country, today announced the selection of ...

The federal Head Start program has been a lifesaver for me since I was a toddler. I count my lucky stars that my parents were able to get me ...

Head Start plays a vital role in addressing the youth mental health crisis, according to a report released Tuesday by the Center for American Progress. Head Start serves children from birth to 5 years ...

The early childhood education that Head Start centers provide is at risk for some low-income and homeless families.

A number of federal changes to the Office of Head Start this year are having local impacts. The federal Head Start program provides early childhood education and wraparound services to qualifying ...

Johnnie Rushing ends a 51-year tenure at Covington Head Start, having inspired generations of children with patience, ...