National Head Start Association
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NHSA serves as the unified voice of more than 800,000 children, 275,000 staff, and 1,600 #HeadStart grant recipients. #HeadStartAwareness
Alexandria, VA
Joined March 2011
RT @SenHydeSmith: It was a pleasure meeting with MS Head Start leaders yesterday during their visit to D.C. to discuss their successes and…
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Our Deputy Director Tommy Sheridan spoke with @MSNBC’s @KatyTurNBC today, highlighting the funding delays that could put thousands of #HeadStart children and families at risk. Watch the full interview. #earlychildhood
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RT @RepDeSaulnier: Contra Costa is a model for early childhood education, especially through Head Start. Today I joined Head Start administ…
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RT @SenatorDurbin: .@ElValorChicago serves more than 4,000 children and adults with disabilities annually. When @POTUS froze federal fundin…
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UPDATE: Following the release of additional guidance and clarification from the Office of Budget Management, Head Start agencies are not included in the list of federal grants and loans whose funds are frozen. Agencies have been able to access funds.
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Sonya Hill began her education in Orange County #HeadStart, becoming a 1st generation college graduate with a Master’s. After 30 years of transforming thousands of children's & families’ lives, she leads what is now the largest comprehensive early childhood program in the county.
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October is #HeadStartAwareness Month! #HeadStart programs are essential in giving children a strong start in life. By empowering families and communities, they ensure that our youngest learners have the tools they need to thrive. That’s a #HeadStartAdvantage.
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For over 59 years, #HeadStart has been providing a variety of learning experiences to help children grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally. #HeadStartAwareness
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Susana Hines: #HeadStart alum and 1st generation college graduate. Since earning her Master’s, she’s championed educational access for underserved communities. “Head Start is a strategic investment that empowers children to reach their full potential.” #HeadStartAwareness Month
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From math and reading skills to confidence and resilience, #HeadStart equips children with the tools they need to succeed in school and life. #HeadStartAwareness
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Sam Poon and his older brother attended Head Start and are now first generation college graduates. About his journey he says "#HeadStart is a game changer for families, especially when English is not the primary language at home." That’s a #HeadStartAdvantage! #HeadStartAwareness
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October is #HeadStartAwareness Month! Research shows that children in #HeadStart enter kindergarten more prepared and with a positive attitude towards learning. That’s a #HeadStartAdvantage.
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RT @GovAnoatubby: This week, we enjoyed celebrating Halloween at the Chickasaw Cultural Center with the children of our Chickasaw Nation Pr…
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October is #HeadStartAwareness Month! #HeadStart children receive critical health services and their families get the community support they need for happier, healthier lives. That’s a #HeadStartAdvantage.
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Dr. Iris Cumberbatch, a first-generation college grad, reflects on her mom’s dedication to launching #HeadStart in their community. 'Head Start is the first rung on the ladder to a great education and career.' That’s a #HeadStartAdvantage! #HeadStartAwareness #EmpowerFamilies
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#HeadStart provides young children from eligible families a well-rounded classroom experience and support to their families beyond the classroom, preparing them for lifelong success. That's a #HeadStartAdvantage. October is #HeadStartAwareness Month!
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Children in #HeadStart are more likely to have hearing and vision screenings, dental checkups, and immunizations. That's a #HeadStartAdvantage. October is #HeadStartAwareness Month!
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This story explains how a newly enacted federal rule could force Head Start programs to serve fewer children. Follow this link ( to urge your members of Congress to provide the necessary funding to sustain #HeadStart.
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Deanna Terentev attended Michigan #HeadStart after her family immigrated from Moldova. She earned a Bachelor's at @UCF and Master’s in Ed Policy at @Harvard, then returned as a Head Start teacher, giving back to the program that helped shape her success. #HeadStartAwareness Month
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October is #HeadStartAwareness Month! From math and reading skills to confidence and resilience, #HeadStart equips children with the tools they need to succeed in school and in life. That’s a #HeadStartAdvantage.
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