Head Start

Sponsors say the bill is designed to improve Head Start by eliminating bureaucracy and giving money directly to states.

Hatcher is set to face former Rep. John Knight in a special election runoff on Dec. 15.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced  Wednesday that the National Institute for Early Education Research has ranked Alabama First Class Pre-K as the nation’s highest quality state pre-kindergarten program for the 13th consecutive year. “For a child to reach their fullest potential later in life, they must first build a strong foundation. I’m proud that Alabama … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, August 31, 2017, U.S. Representative Terri Sewell, D-Selma, sent an email to constituents where she praised the Head Start program and lamented proposed cuts to the program for impoverished children, including the closing of some Head Start Centers in rural Alabama. Congresswoman Terri Sewell wrote, “You might know … Continued

By Minority Leader Craig Ford These days, it’s easy to think nothing good ever comes out of our government – especially here in Alabama! But for all the bad you hear about, there are a lot of great things going on in our state and in our public schools. A perfect example is Alabama’s pre-k … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 2, Mark Lester, Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in Alabama’s 6th District, attempted to draw a contrast between himself and his opponent, Gary Palmer (R), on the issue of early childhood learning. Lester, in a written statement, cited Palmer’s pledge to oppose any federal funding for … Continued