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Trump administration's proposal could make it easier to suspend or expel Head Start students

The Trump administration has proposed changes to Head Start regulations that would remove rules against suspending and expelling preschoolers

The Independent UK · 16h ago

Jeff Bezos just opened a free preschool inside an Arizona retirement community—and families earning up to $132,000 can apply

The Glendale, Ariz., campus is the latest in Bezos Academy’s network of more than 40 Montessori-inspired schools aimed at families squeezed by the cost of childcare.

Fortune · Oct 2

Democratic senators accuse Trump administration of worsening childcare crisis

Six lawmakers demand information on childcare center closures, cost changes, Head Start and government grants

The Guardian - US · Oct 1

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A Head Start preschool in Florida faces changes under proposed English-only education rules, in photos

Head Start preschools are bracing for changes proposed by the Trump administration that would require all education to be conducted in English. This shift could impact centers like one in Immokalee, Florida, where both English and Spanish are used daily.

The Independent UK · Oct 1

This Head Start center teaches in two languages. A Trump overhaul would require one: English

Head Start preschools are bracing for changes proposed by the Trump administration that would require all education to be conducted in English

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Why Trump’s plan to cut Head Start regulations could undermine services for the country’s poorest families

For over 60 years, the federal program Head Start has helped children from low-income families get ready for elementary school through early childhood education and related support services, like speech therapy and developmental screenings.

The Conversation · Sep 29

Head Start preschools serve parents, too. Under Trump, advocates fear that will change

Parents of Head Start preschoolers are lobbying lawmakers on Capitol Hill, worried proposed changes by the Trump administration threaten the backbone of the federal preschool program

The Independent UK · Sep 29

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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #221

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board governance, the politics surrounding it, and education policy.

Ballotpedia · Sep 2

Head Start Delivers Screenings and Immunization Tracking to Young Children, and Its Rules Are Changing Now

A proposed federal rule would rescind and replace Head Start's performance standards, including required health screenings and immunization verification.

Medical Daily · Aug 10

RFK Jr says Head Start is his family legacy. Critics say he’s gutting the program that lifts kids out of poverty

Trump’s top health official is overhauling a program founded by his uncle that childcare advocates fear will lead to its demise

The Independent UK · Aug 6

The Latest: Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer questions

A Senate committee has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Trump administration moves forward with Head Start overhaul, proposing to eliminate regulations

The Trump administration plans to significantly alter Head Start program regulations. These proposed changes aim to increase local decision-making power for centers. Experts worry deregulation could weaken the program's established educational standards. The overhaul seeks to boost enrollment and potentially save billions of dollars. Public comments will be considered before…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Trump overhaul could gut Head Start preschool standards and leave states to set rules

Head Start serves more than half a million low-income babies, toddlers and preschoolers nationwide

The Independent UK · Aug 3

A preschool classroom is shaken by loss after a mass killing in Louisiana

Across Shreveport, Louisiana, schools were limping through the day, stung by the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. in more than two years

The Independent UK · Apr 20

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The Independent UK · Jan 8

Judge blocks Trump administration from purging DEI-related terms from Head Start grant applications

A federal judge has directed the Trump administration to stop purging words it associates with diversity, equity and inclusion from Head Start grant applications and barred it from laying off any more federal employees in the federal Office of Head Start

Salon · Jan 4

Trump has declared war — on the Kennedys

From Jack and Jackie to Bobby, Ted and Eunice, Trump is on a rampage against the Kennedy legacy

International Business Times UK · Jan 1

Trump Accused Of Forcing Women Out Of The Workforce After Freezing Federal Childcare Payments

Trump's administration froze federal childcare funding nationwide, sparking legal battles, economic hardship for families and childcare centres, and accusations that the policy will force women out of the workforce.

International Business Times UK · Dec 19, 2025

Female, Breastfeed, Black & More: Trump Blocks 200 Words From Head Start Applications

Court documents show the Trump administration told Head Start providers to remove nearly 200 words like female, women, and disability from funding requests.

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The Conversation · Nov 25, 2025

A quarter of early child care educators in Colorado reported mistreatment from co-workers

Early childhood educators and staff nurture and teach children under the age of 5. At its best, this type of early care sets kids up for long-term success.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025

The Latest: Federal offices reopen as the government shutdown ends

President Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025

Families brace for continued gaps in Head Start service despite government reopening

Families and staff who rely on the federal preschool program Head Start may have to wait even longer to return to their centers even though the 43-day government shutdown ended Wednesday night

The Texas Tribune · Nov 12, 2025

Texas Head Start closures during government shutdown add to state’s child care woes

Hundreds of families lost child care when certain programs weren’t funded earlier this month, and scores more may be affected if Congress doesn’t fund the government by Dec. 1.

International Business Times · Nov 4, 2025

Government Shutdown Threatens Childcare Services for Many Families Across the United States

The ongoing government shutdown threatens childcare services that many families in the United States rely on.

Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025

No quick fix for Head Start funding as programs start to close - Roll Call

Low-income families began taking a hit this week, as advocates warn preschools are having to close as a casualty of the government shutdown.

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025

Some Head Start preschools shutter as government shutdown continues

The government shutdown is triggering a wave of closures of Head Start centers, leaving many working parents scrambling for child care and shutting some of the nation’s neediest children out of preschool

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