BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — Atyia is a former student of the Institute of Community Services (ICS Head Start) of Mississippi and the author of the “Mean Girls:...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The day marked a homecoming and a chance to reflect on the program’s long-running impact on the community.
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In the Head Start program, I found a community of my peers, where we learned civility, courtesy, kindness, and sharing. I learned to...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Currently, the majority of HBCU presidents are concerned with the potential impact of new Trump administration Executive Orders against DEI and the threat...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — That’s why I believed in Head Start to support my child. Then, I really enjoyed the training topics for Head Start parents; they...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Know that your child’s involvement in Head Start will be the best investment in their educational experience that you can offer them. The...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Head Start is a changemaker for all communities. Child by child, family by family, the seeds that are sowed continue to blossom as...
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — Many Black college students have not considered a teaching career because they have never had a Black teacher, said Preston Jackson, who teaches...
SACRAMENTO OBSERVER — Majority-Black school districts continue to be underfunded and underrepresented in policy making. And Black students still continue to be over-policed; one Black student...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The district’s commitment to expanding early care and learning opportunities aligned with the values and priorities of the Ocracoke Child Care Board. Owens...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — This might look like encouraging positive parenting practices or helping parents develop their children’s early math and reading skills. Home visitors can also...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Head Start classrooms aren’t just places where children learn their ABCs — they are vibrant spaces where each child’s culture, language, and identity...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Understanding the Impact of the Child Development Associate® Credential on Educator Outcomes” will also aim to identify opportunities to further bolster the effectiveness...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Virtual pre-k programs offer a lifeline to families who want their children to experience the benefits of a structured pre-k program but face...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In these formative years, your little one will learn to walk, learn how to grab and hold items, begin building their muscle strength,...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Educators with credentials produce better outcomes for children, according to the many studies that Usma cites. And she provides recommendations that can help...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Head Start helped me to socially connect and learn critical skills at such a young age. My parents were blue-collar workers; early in...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — I remember Head Start as one of the few safe havens in my community. The teachers formed a protective cocoon, shielding us kids...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The CDA Credential is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education and it’s a key steppingstone on the path of career...
NEW YORK CARIB NEWS — Among the honorees this year was Jamaican-born Hope Wade, founder of Hope Wade Designs and creator and executive producer of Rockland Fashion...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — When children experience hard things, the one thing that can help them overcome trauma and develop resiliency is love. Loving, caring relationships are...
NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Much of Dr. Feagins’ first day of work has been well-documented on the MSCS website. In addition to a highlight reel of...
SAN DIEGO VOICE AND VIEWPOINT — So, where can teachers see accurate and empathetic representations of the struggles, successes, and joys of teaching Black kids in...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The JReid Indeed foundation is the brainchild of Kansas City Chiefs defensive back and two-time Super Bowl Champion Justin Reid. With the help...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — As a former history teacher and student of history, I’m deeply concerned by the dark efforts at work to silence these stories. The...