Sargent Shriver, Architect of Head Start, Dies at 95

Businessman, lawyer, and public servant Robert Sargent “Sarge” Shriver, Jr. died Tuesday, January 19, 2011 at age 95 after several days of hospitalization. Shriver was best known for his roles as the first director of the Peace Corps during the Kennedy...

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National Handwashing Awareness Week: December 5-11

December 5 to 11, 2010 is National Handwashing Awareness Week.  Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others.  Learn more about handwashing safety from the Centers for Disease Control and...

Jule Sugarman, Architect of Project Head Start, Dies at 83

Jule Sugarman had a distinguished career in public service and administration. He was likely best known for his roles as architect, manager, and director of Head Start under Sargent Shriver during the Johnson administration.  He died of cancer on November 2. His...

Midterm 2010 Election Outcomes: A Shifting Balance of Power

112th Congress, 1st Session U.S. Senate maintains a Democratic majority of 52 (including 2 independents who caucus with Democrats) with a Republican  minority of 46 (previously, Democrats 59-41 majority).  At press time 2 seats were still undecided; however outcomes...

Job Listings Coming Soon!

Thanks for your interest in jobs at Head Start & Early Head Start in Wisconsin!  We’re just getting set up with this new service to our WHSA members and you’ll soon find job postings our members have submitted.  If you are interested in working with...

Call for 2011 WHSA Conference Training Session Proposals!

9th Annual Wisconsin Head Start Association Training Conference Head Start: Paving Our Way to Excellence February 14-16, 2011 Kalahari Waterpark Resort & Convention Center The Wisconsin Head Start Association (WHSA) is now accepting training session proposals for...