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Head Start program changing trajectory of children's lives. Why is funding it so hard?
The program was targeted by Project 2025 as having "little or no academic value." That couldn't be further from the truth past participants say.
Lincoln gets $45,715 to repair tornado damage to Head Start building and fence after last month’s tornadoes
Lincoln has received more than $45,000 in insurance money related to storm damage to the Head Start building during a tornado ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel2mon
Head Start serves 15K kids in Wisconsin. We must act now to save it.
The current administration is proposing funding for Head Start programs be discontinued across the country.
The Boston Globe3mon
Mass. Head Start reacts to report Trump's proposed budget eliminate program
The White House’s fiscal 2026 funding blueprint does not allocate money for Head Start, and it is listed among programs to be eliminated, according to a report.
Education Week2mon
Trump Wants to Gut Head Start. He's Already Begun
Early childhood educators with the federal Head Start program nationwide are experiencing a fresh round of funding delays and administrative headaches, with some providers left with no option ...
The Topeka Capital-Journal2mon
Trump budget would cut Head Start funding, including $90M to Kansas
President Donald Trump's budget plan would eliminate federal funding for Head Start. The Kansas program would lose over $90 million.
The Virginian-Pilot2mon
Head Start leaders worry over proposed budget cuts
Head Start leaders worry over proposed budget cuts Hundreds of Hampton Roads families could be scrambling to find affordable childcare if the program discontinues.