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Head Start
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Designed to help low-income families, and signed into law in 1965, Head Start ushered in the first federally sponsored preschool program in the United States. While lately there has been a push to establish universal preschool for all 4-year-olds in the United States, Head Start remains the grandfather of publicly funded programs, serving nearly one million children a year.
The program teaches basic reading and number skills as well as social skills designed to prepare low-income, at-risk children for a successful elementary school experience. Additional facets of the Head Start program include health, nutrition and other social services for parents and children....
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The Head Start program is run from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Each year they create a statistical breakdown of the services which are pretty impressive. To find out more about how Head Start is impacting our nation's children click on this link.
Also, the Office of Planning and Research is conducting a third grade follow-up study that began in 2006 and will go through 2009. Information on this can be found by clicking on this link.
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Details of a long range government study on the impact of of Head Start.
August 20, 2007
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My two kids in 2nd & 3rd grade
Tiffany is in 3rd grade and has been practiceing in school.Kenny is in 2nd grade and been doing his homework. Towmmarow moring(tuesday 15) she is going to stay in school (3:00 to 3:30) and i have to pick her up kenny has to come with me... read moreYour preschool age son & 2nd grade daughter
Hi, I just read your story about Head Start and your daugher, who is in second grade.
Another option that might exist for your son is a cooperative preschool program (if available in your area). In this case, the cost is... read more
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2 weeks ago
Awesome approach to preschool (and not as expensive)
I plan on teaching my 4 year old at home. He will be enrolled in Abeka k4 program. I cost about $840 or (deposit of $375 and 6 payments of $88). My daughter has been using the Abeka academy for 1 and 2 grade and she is doing better and... read moreNot Acceptable?