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HeadStart.gov Archive

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Honoring the Past, Strengthening the Future Head Start 40th Anniversary

This 21-minute streaming video features historical footage of Head Start from the 1960s along with interviews with more than 30 individuals who were Head Start staff, parents, and children in the early years of the program. The video will be helpful to new staff, parents, policy council members, and community members as it gives a comprehensive overview and historic context for Head Start.

In-Person Learning

Explore examples of how other grantees have used COVID-19 funds to serve children and families in creative and innovative ways. Discover ideas for in-person learning.

Introducing the Head Start Forward Campaign

Dr. Bernadine Futrell, director of the Office of Head Start, announces the launch of the Head Start Forward campaign. This initiative will bring programs together and help them prepare for the 2021–2022 program year.

Managing Infectious Disease

Dr. Bergeron and Dr. Marco Beltran discuss strategies for managing infectious disease. Head Start programs can follow local guidance and use federal guidance to support their decision-making.

Masking in Head Start Programs

Explore the Head Start Program Performance Standards update that requires universal masking for all individuals 2 years of age and older, with exceptions, to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Head Start programs.

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