'I'm Just So Worried': Newark Educators Fear Federal Funding Cuts Will Have Devastating Consequences

'I'm Just So Worried': Newark Educators Fear Federal Funding Cuts Will Have Devastating Consequences

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‘I Know the Power of Head Start’: Laid-Off Worker Fears for the Program’s Future

Head Start programs worry that the closure of a federal office in San Francisco could create delays in getting funding requests approved — and weaken their support system.

Montgomery County Supervisor Chairperson Voices Concerns over Future of Head Start Program

(Red Oak) Montgomery County Board of Supervisor Chairperson Charla Schmid sits on the West Central Community Action Board of Directors. During the committee assignment updates, Schmid encouraged people to contact their Senators or Representatives regarding the Head Start Program. https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2424/files/2025/04/n-0416-6-schmid.mp3 Head Start is a federally funded program in the Unites States prov…

Head Start pauses application acceptance; officials urging public to act - The Vicksburg Post

Members of the Mississippi Head Start Board are urging state residents to reach out to their elected officials this week after receiving news that applications for the 2025-26 program year have been paused. Board member and United Way of West Central Mississippi Executive Director Michele Connelly said the recent announcement affects both Early Head Start and Head Start programs. “As a member of the Mississippi Head Start Board, I received an of…

Dear Editor: Head Start Must Be Saved

Dear Editor, I am writing to inform you of a concerning development that will significantly impact families in the small rural community of Whitehall. Rocky Head Start, based out of Helena, is moving forward with a plan to close the Whitehall Head Start Classroom. This closure would be a significant loss for Whitehall, a community with limited resources where the Head Start program provides...