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Head Start may be entering a significant period of regulatory change. The 2026 proposed Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS) would substantially streamline the current federal regulatory framework, potentially giving programs greater flexibility in how they design and operate services. However, greater flexibility does not necessarily mean fewer responsibilities. One of the most important considerations for Head Start leaders is understanding the difference betwee

In early childhood programs, mealtimes are much more than a time to meet children’s nutritional needs. It is an opportunity to build relationships, strengthen language, practice social-emotional skills, encourage independence, and create a sense of belonging. From the infant being held for a bottle to the preschooler helping set the table, the teacher’s engagement can transform an ordinary meal into a meaningful learning experience. Research and current early-childhood nutrit

In early childhood education, we understand that children learn best when they feel physically and emotionally safe. We create predictable routines, establish clear expectations, build trusting relationships, and help children understand that making a mistake is an opportunity to learn. Yet sometimes we forget that the adults working in our programs need many of those same conditions to perform at their best. Teachers, assistant teachers, family service professionals, center