Trump is right about the Department of Education but wrong about Head Start

Trump is right about the Department of Education but wrong about Head Start

Eliminating Head Start may save money on paper, but it will cost us dearly in the long run.

Funding cuts to Head Start programs put the region's most vulnerable kids at risk, advocates say

Inside a low-rise, brown-paneled building on Second Avenue in Hazelwood, there’s hope. Brightly colored handprints line the walls. Stacks of picture...

Head Start is essential for the most vulnerable kids – BG Independent News

I am writing in response to the proposed FY26 budget (federal), which could negatively impact the Head Start program, or even eliminate it entirely. This budget could remove the critical role that the social policy Head Start plays in our community.   Head Start plays an essential role in children from low-income families, children experiencing homelessness, and children in foster care. The program serves children from birth to age five. Head St…

The Relentless School Nurse: How the Trump Administration Is Dismantling Head Start — Why It Matters for Every Child and Family

As a preschool nurse who works every day with the youngest and most vulnerable members of our communities, I have seen firsthand how Head Start transforms lives. It is more than just an early childhood education program. It is a comprehensive support system that helps children thrive, families grow stronger, and communities build resilience. That’s why the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle Head Start, through proposed funding eliminati…