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The Wisconsin Head Start Association Condemns the Federal Administration’s Proposal to Gut Head Start Standards for Children and Families

The Wisconsin Head Start Association Condemns the Federal Administration’s Proposal to Gut Head Start Standards for Children and Families Madison (August 6, 2026) – The Wisconsin Head Start Association (WHSA) condemns today’s proposal from the Trump administration...

What’s Happening to Head Start? A Wisconsin Family’s Guide to the Proposed Federal Rule

What's Happening to Head Start? A Wisconsin Family's Guide to the Proposed Federal Rule For over 60 years, Head Start has meant the same promise everywhere in the country: every classroom meets the same safety standards, every child gets access to health and...

The Child Care Forum Was a Success

The Child Care Gubernatorial Forum was a success.Last Sunday, Madison hosted something Wisconsin hasn't seen much of lately: a forum dedicated entirely to child care, with all five Democratic candidates for governor in the room, taking questions directly from the...

First-Ever Child Care Gubernatorial Forum | July 19, Madison Wi

The Questions Wisconsin Head Start Families Are Asking Deserve Real AnswersAsk any Head Start family in Wisconsin what's weighing on them and child care is usually part of the conversation. Finding a spot. Affording it. Trusting it. For Head Start staff and program...

Celebrating Juneteenth: History & Resources for Wisconsin Families

Celebrating Juneteenth: History, Reflection, and Resources for Wisconsin Families Today, we join communities across the state to explore vital Juneteenth resources for families and honor a monumental day in American history. Marking June 19, 1865, the day news of...

Why Head Start Matters for Military and Veteran Families in Wisconsin

Head Start and Military and Veteran Families in Wisconsin When we think about who Head Start serves, military and veteran families aren't always the first to come to mind. But Head Start military and veteran families in Wisconsin tell a different story. Nearly 300 of...

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The Wisconsin Head Start Association Condemns the Federal Administration’s Proposal to Gut Head Start Standards for Children and Families August 6, 2026
What’s Happening to Head Start? A Wisconsin Family’s Guide to the Proposed Federal Rule August 4, 2026
The Child Care Forum Was a Success July 24, 2026

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