How would Head Start programs fare if federal standards are pared down?

Can Head Start Be Deregulated Out of Existence?

The early-childhood program faces a renewed assault by the Trump Administration, Jessica Winter writes.

Proposed changes to Head Start program could affect Alabama

A group of children playing in a classroom. Earlier this month, the Department of Health and Human Services announced proposed changes to the federal Head Start Program. (Rebecca Rivas/Missouri Independent)Changes to the federal Head Start program could have major impacts across Alabama.   Earlier this month, the Department of Health and Human Services announced a proposal to revamp the Head Start program.  The HHS said the new rule, known as th…

Rhode Island Head Start leaders rally against proposed rule changes

Senator Jack Reed rallied with Head Start leaders and advocates on Wednesday in opposition to the Trump Administration's proposed changes to Head Start programming.

How would Head Start programs fare if federal standards are pared down?

Under state standards, metrics like adult-to-child ratios and accessibility would worsen, according to a Children’s Equity Project analysis.