Date posted
Sep
29
By Mary Grace Romo, M.Ed., Learning Genie A completed lesson plan tells you what a teacher intended to do. It cannot tell you what children...
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Insights, stories, and updates that strengthen early learning across California
Stay connected with the work advancing early learning in California. Here you’ll find news, policy updates, event highlights, and meaningful stories from programs and partners dedicated to strengthening Head Start and Early Head Start.
Date posted
Sep
25
Submitted by: Yesmith, Head Start Parent I am a mother, a first-generation college student, and someone who has worked hard to build a better...
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Date posted
Sep
16
From preschool teacher to education leader, discover how Head Start shaped a 30-year career dedicated to early childhood education, family support,...
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Date posted
Sep
16
Submitted by: Carla, Head Start Parent and Staff As a young mother raising three boys while my husband served in the military, I often felt...
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Date posted
Sep
16
This story was submitted by Child Development Resources of Ventura County, and is audio only. Benita Wallick Head Start Center teacher Dolores...
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Date posted
Sep
14
A Head Start parent's daughter shares how her mother's advocacy as a Policy Council member inspired her own career in early childhood education.
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Date posted
Aug
18
I loved watching the neighbor kids out my kitchen window. I wasn’t trying to be the creepy neighbor lady but rather was watching in a quest...
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Date posted
Aug
6
Head Start California opposes proposed federal changes to Head Start Program Performance Standards, warning they could weaken quality requirements,...
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Date posted
Aug
3
Read an update from Ristyn Woolley, Director of the California Head Start State Collaboration Office, including upcoming 2028–2030 CCDF State Plan...
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Date posted
Jul
1
The Legislature and Governor have reached an agreement on a final state budget. While bills are still in progress, key provisions of the agreement...
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Date posted
Jun
25
Send a One-Click Email Now! Newly proposed federal regulations would make it harder for Head Start programs to access funding, operate efficiently,...
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Date posted
Jun
1
Learn about the latest California Head Start updates, including CHSCO grant changes, AB 753 implementation, and new Assistant Teacher Permit...
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