https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/head-start Head Start en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:25:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/heres-where-rfk-jr-s-head-start-deregulation-would-hit-hardest/2026/10 The Trump administration has proposed dismantling several key Head Start regulations. Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:25:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/heres-where-rfk-jr-s-head-start-deregulation-would-hit-hardest/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/deregulate-early-childhood-education-heres-what-educators-think/2026/09 A new report from a national early education organization breaks down workforce concerns. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:40:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/deregulate-early-childhood-education-heres-what-educators-think/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-whats-behind-the-trump-administrations-push-to-reform-head-start/2026/09 Assistant Secretary Alex Adams explains the Trump administration’s approach to the early-ed program. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-whats-behind-the-trump-administrations-push-to-reform-head-start/2026/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-school-bus-will-serve-as-a-sensory-reprieve-for-little-learners/2026/08 A rural Head Start program will deploy the bus to give young kids tools to manage their emotions. Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:06:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-a-school-bus-will-serve-as-a-sensory-reprieve-for-little-learners/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/head-start-providers-struggle-as-trump-admin-holds-up-funding-competitions/2026/08 At least 85 Head Start providers serving more than 39,000 children across 38 states are in limbo. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:39:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/head-start-providers-struggle-as-trump-admin-holds-up-funding-competitions/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-head-starts-english-only-rule-could-mean-for-english-learners/2026/08 Research shows it's not necessary to lose a home language to learn English. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:59:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-head-starts-english-only-rule-could-mean-for-english-learners/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-this-rural-head-start-program-stands-to-lose-with-federal-changes/2026/08 The federal government just announced plans to de-regulate Head Start. Here's what this might mean. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:27:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-this-rural-head-start-program-stands-to-lose-with-federal-changes/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/trump-admin-moves-to-dismantle-head-start-quality-standards/2026/08 The Trump administration announced plans to dismantle the federal regulations that have defined Head Start for decades. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:12:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/trump-admin-moves-to-dismantle-head-start-quality-standards/2026/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/quick-answers-to-common-questions-about-early-childhood-education/2026/03 Education Week answers some of the most common questions about early childhood education. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:04:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/quick-answers-to-common-questions-about-early-childhood-education/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/100-plus-head-start-programs-will-go-without-federal-funds-if-shutdown-drags-on/2025/10 The programs were due to receive their federal funding allocations Nov. 1. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:57:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/100-plus-head-start-programs-will-go-without-federal-funds-if-shutdown-drags-on/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/head-start-confronts-more-funding-disruptions-and-policy-whiplash/2025/08 Program operators have struggled to draw down routine funding, and puzzled over how to comply with confusing policy directives. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:48:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/head-start-confronts-more-funding-disruptions-and-policy-whiplash/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-pauses-ban-on-undocumented-kids-in-head-start-in-these-states/2025/07 The administration said July 10 that undocumented immigrants were newly ineligible for a range of federally funded services. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:27:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-pauses-ban-on-undocumented-kids-in-head-start-in-these-states/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/head-start-grantees-scramble-for-clarity-on-undocumented-students-rule-change/2025/07 While Head Start programs across the country operate as business usual for now, a lack of guidance over a policy change raises questions. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:53:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/head-start-grantees-scramble-for-clarity-on-undocumented-students-rule-change/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-sue-over-trumps-ban-on-undocumented-youth-in-head-start-early-college/2025/07 The cost of compliance is so high, the lawsuit argues, some Head Start programs could be forced to close. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 20:47:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-sue-over-trumps-ban-on-undocumented-youth-in-head-start-early-college/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-says-undocumented-students-cant-attend-head-start-early-college/2025/07 The administration issued notices saying undocumented immigrants don't qualify for Head Start and some Education Department programs. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 23:38:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-admin-says-undocumented-students-cant-attend-head-start-early-college/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-why-head-start-remains-a-smart-investment-for-america/2025/06 Full funding of Head Start is about strengthening our nation’s social and economic fabric, says this letter to the editor. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-why-head-start-remains-a-smart-investment-for-america/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-big-questions-about-trumps-k-12-budget-proposal-answered/2025/05 Trump is proposing to cut billions of dollars in K-12 investments, consolidate grant programs, and potentially rejigger special education law. Mon, 05 May 2025 20:21:34 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-big-questions-about-trumps-k-12-budget-proposal-answered/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/trump-allies-say-the-case-for-head-start-is-weak-researchers-say-theyre-wrong/2025/05 Head Start critics oversimplify research to justify calls for its closure, researchers said. Thu, 01 May 2025 21:00:42 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/trump-allies-say-the-case-for-head-start-is-weak-researchers-say-theyre-wrong/2025/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-wants-to-gut-head-start-hes-already-begun/2025/04 More than 800,000 students would lose access to early childhood education if Trump's draft budget proposal is enacted. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:18:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-wants-to-gut-head-start-hes-already-begun/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-the-trump-administration-is-sabotaging-head-start/2025/04 Early-childhood education is being dismantled right in front of us. The quiet crisis comes with a heavy cost. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:18:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-the-trump-administration-is-sabotaging-head-start/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/dozens-of-head-start-programs-still-arent-receiving-promised-federal-funds/2025/02 Some providers of pre-K and child care have waited more than a week for federal reimbursements that typically arrive in 24 hours. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 21:55:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/dozens-of-head-start-programs-still-arent-receiving-promised-federal-funds/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/head-start-teachers-will-earn-more-but-programs-might-have-to-serve-fewer-kids/2024/08 A new federal rule will raise wages for Head Start employees—but providers won't get any additional funding. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:50:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/head-start-teachers-will-earn-more-but-programs-might-have-to-serve-fewer-kids/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/as-head-start-quality-push-continues-advocates-raise-red-flag-on-equity/2022/12 Inadequate federal funding forces Head Start providers to choose between quality and quantity, a new report contends. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:01:22 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/as-head-start-quality-push-continues-advocates-raise-red-flag-on-equity/2022/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/high-court-appears-skeptical-of-vaccine-mandate-covering-schools-in-over-half-the-states/2022/01 The Biden administration's OSHA rule applies to private employers with 100 or more workers, as well as school districts in 26 states. Fri, 07 Jan 2022 22:19:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/high-court-appears-skeptical-of-vaccine-mandate-covering-schools-in-over-half-the-states/2022/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-judge-blocks-bidens-covid-vaccine-mandate-for-head-start-teachers/2022/01 In a challenge by 24 states, the judge's preliminary injunction also blocks a mask mandate for Head Start students age 2 or older. Sun, 02 Jan 2022 18:17:01 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/federal-judge-blocks-bidens-covid-vaccine-mandate-for-head-start-teachers/2022/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/federal-watchdog-finds-risk-of-head-start-fraud-ranking-republican-seeks-hearing/2019/10 Officials have not done enough to prevent fraud in Head Start programs, the GAO said. The findings prompted Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., the ranking member of the House education and labor committee, to call for a hearing on the federally funded preschool program for low-income children. Wed, 02 Oct 2019 18:04:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/federal-watchdog-finds-risk-of-head-start-fraud-ranking-republican-seeks-hearing/2019/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/head-start-wants-to-back-off-its-mandate-to-lengthen-operating-hours/2019/04 The federally funded preschool program for children from low-income families proposes ending a requirement that all center-based programs offer 1,020 hours of service per school year. Tue, 23 Apr 2019 21:25:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/head-start-wants-to-back-off-its-mandate-to-lengthen-operating-hours/2019/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/new-reports-tout-role-of-gathering-data-in-creating-effective-head-start-programs/2019/03 Bellwether Education Partners highlights five Head Starts programs and says that the very best are serious about data collection and use what they learn from it to improve their practices. Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:33:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/new-reports-tout-role-of-gathering-data-in-creating-effective-head-start-programs/2019/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/father-of-head-start-edward-f-zigler-dies-at-88/2019/02 Zigler was the last surviving member of the committee that developed the federal Head Start program, part of President Lyndon B. Johnson's War on Poverty. Sun, 10 Feb 2019 14:52:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/father-of-head-start-edward-f-zigler-dies-at-88/2019/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/practicing-kindergarten-how-a-summer-program-eases-kids-into-learning/2018/08 The start of kindergarten can be overwhelming for students, and for their parents. In Portland, Ore., a summer program is working to ease that transition. Wed, 15 Aug 2018 20:59:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/practicing-kindergarten-how-a-summer-program-eases-kids-into-learning/2018/08