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WKU T/TAS Reacts to the Death of The Father of Head Start, Dr. Edward Zigler
Feb 8th, 2019
Edward F. Zigler, widely regarded as the "Father of Head Start," died in his sleep on Thursday, February 8, 2019 at his home in North Haven, CT. Dr. Zigler was 88 years old. WKU T/TAS Executive Director J. Christopher Watkins reflects on his legacy.
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YouTube Bans Videos That Threaten Physical & Emotional Injury
Jan 23rd, 2019
In the wake of a number of unsafe and sometimes life-threatening pranks and challenges on social media sites, YouTube announces that it will ban the upload of such harmful and dangerous videos to its platform.
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Federal Nutrition Programs to remain funded through February
Jan 9th, 2019
The USDA has announced the nearly 40 million Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants will continue receiving their benefits in February if the current federal government shutdown continues.
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Partial Government Shutdown & Federal Grants
Jan 3rd, 2019
According to governing.com "A number of discretionary programs are continuing operations during the government shutdown because of previously passed measures that cover a full year of funding.
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Report on The High Cost of Child Care Released
Oct 24th, 2018
Child Care Aware of America releases annual report, The US and the High Cost of Child Care.
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2019 Federal Monitoring Protocols
Oct 17th, 2018
The 2019 Federal Monitoring protocols are available online. This article provides the web page link and additional useful information.
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2016 CLASP Head Start/EHS Factsheets Available
Dec 26th, 2017
The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) has made its 2016 Head Start, Early Head Start, Migrant and Seasonal Head Start factsheets available to download.
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Public comment opportunity regarding the CLASS condition of DRS
Dec 8th, 2017
OHS invites public comment on several specific changes being considered for the CLASS condition of the Designation Renewal System (DRS).
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Second Generation Benefits Shown for Head Start Children
Oct 12th, 2017
Research from Texas A&M and Notre Dame indicated Head Start benefits are carried forward to next generation.
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FNS releases updated data you can use for area eligibility
Oct 6th, 2017
FY18 CACFP and SFSP area eligibility data available
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New review protocols are rolling out!
Sep 19th, 2017
Five Key Changes in the FY 18 Aligned Monitoring System (AMS) 2.0
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The Head Start Advantage: Affirming the Positive Results of Our Work with Children & Families
Sep 4th, 2017
A new training for Head Start/EHS staff focusing on the importance continuing the advantages and positive results of working with children and families.
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Michael Gramling's book awarded 2017 Silver Medal for Education
Jun 19th, 2017
'The Great Disconnect in Early Childhood Education: What We Know vs. What We Do" by T/TAS author Michael Gramling has been awarded the National Independent Publisher’s 2017 Silver Medal for Education -- Theory and Commentary.
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Budget Process Reminder
May 24th, 2017
Trump's Budget -- What are the next steps in the process?
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T/TAS andThe National Child Passenger Safety Board
Feb 27th, 2017
T/TAS is working with The National Child Passenger Safety Board
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National Nutrition Month
Feb 24th, 2017
March is National Nutrition Month... "Put Your Best Fork Forward"!
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Updated HHS Poverty Guidelines
Feb 1st, 2017
The 2017 update of the HHS Poverty Guidelines has been released.
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Program Instruction PI-HS-17-01
Jan 6th, 2017
PI-HS-17-01 notifies for-profit Head Start grantees of new Uniform Guidance obligations
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OHS announces compliance date extension for background checks
Dec 7th, 2016
The OHS has released a notice that extends the compliance date for background checks from November 7, 2016 to the new date of September 30, 2017.
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