HEAD START

Aug 01 2025EDUCATION

Young Minds at Risk: A Closer Look at Head Start Policy Changes

Head Start, a program that has helped millions of children, is facing a new rule that could turn kids away based on their parents' immigration status. This policy is not only harsh but also impractical. How do you check the immigration status of a baby or a toddler? It's not fair to make young children pay for their parents' situations. This rule seems to target par...

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Jul 12 2025POLITICS

New Rules: Immigrants Without Legal Status Can't Join Head Start

The government has decided to block immigrants without legal status from joining Head Start, a free preschool program. This change is part of a bigger plan to limit access to federal benefits for those who are not citizens. For many years, immigrants without legal status could still join some community programs like Head Start. But now, the government says these pro...

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May 15 2025POLITICS

The Future of Head Start: A Glimpse into Its Uncertain Path

Head Start, a long-standing program that has supported low-income and homeless families for over six decades, has been facing some tough times. The program, which focuses on early education, has been dealing with staff shortages and constant money troubles. But there is some good news. The Trump administration has promised that it won't cut funding for Head Start. T...

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Feb 20 2025EDUCATION

Money Mix-Up: Santa Clara County's Head Start Funds

The Santa Clara County Office of Education has been accused of misusing federal funds. The report, released on Friday, revealed that over $135, 000 was used incorrectly. The funds were meant for the Head Start program. This program helps low-income children under five get important resources. The money was used to pay a manager's wages and credit card expenses. The m...

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Washington Lobbyists' Big Christmas Wish: Rolling Back Rules

Imagine a holiday gift-wrapped by lawmakers, tailored just for lobbyists. In Washington, over 13, 000 lobbyists are salivating over the chance to undo rules they didn't like. This sneaky trick is called the Congressional Review Act, which lets new leaders erase rules from the last few months of the previous administration. Republicans have a golden opportunity to do ...

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