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Head Start Under Fire | Raleigh News
The Trump administration is pushing to overhaul Head Start, slashing federal rules to give local centers more autonomy and cut costs — but experts warn this could erode the program’s decades-long commitment to holistic child development and family support. Since the 1960s, Head Start has served hundreds of thousands of vulnerable kids with education, health screenings, and parent coaching — now under threat as federal mandates are replaced by state standards, which often prioritize safety over developmental outcomes. With a 60-day public comment period underway, the future of this cornerstone…
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