The Latest Breaking News from Head Start

Federal databases show Head Start centers across the U.S. have received nearly $1 billion less in federal funding compared with this time last year

A lot of research has been done on the outcomes of young children who receive care in early education programs across the country. High-quality early childhood education programs positively shape young children’s development. Far less research has focused on the early childhood workforce that powers these programs.

Leaders of dozens of Head Start preschools said they might need to close temporarily because they remain locked out of their federal funding, a problem that first surfaced last week during President Donald Trump’s aborted effort to freeze federal grants

‘You’re telling me that kids who stay at home instead of going to work at Burger King or McDonald’s during the summer should stay at home and get their free lunch instead of going to work?’ Congressman Rich McCormick said

The White House budget office rescinded its freeze on federal financial aid, lifting a pause that would have gone into effect next Monday evening.

Unintended consequences of federal funding freeze on early childhood education centers and states, highlighting reliance on federal support.

Trump's blocked funding freeze created uncertainty over affected programs as his administration sought to reshape spending priorities.

Administration’s move linked to conservative manifesto, though halt goes beyond what the project suggested

White House memo clarifies targeted freeze on federal financial assistance, assuring essential programs remain unaffected.