Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell announced a proposed rule that would extend the Head Start calendar to a full school day and school year, requiring more collaboration than ever with transportation services and focusing on program improvement rather than redundant requirements.
Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell announced the appointment of Dr. Blanca Estela Enriquez as the new director of the Office of Head Start at the 50th National Head Start Conference in Washington, D.C.
FRISCO, Texas – The Transporting Students with Disabilities and Preschoolers National Conference concluded Wednesday with general sessions on wheelchairs and managing behaviors on the school bus.
A $1.5-billion increase to Head Start programs in President Obama’s FY 2016 budget would extend classroom time to a full school day and school year, which the National Head Start Association called a “historic milestone.” But what the increases to early childhood education might mean for transportation remain to be seen.
Washington, D.C. – The National Head Start Association (NHSA) today announced its 2015 Winter Leadership Institute Awards, which honored esteemed Members of Congress who have worked tirelessly to expand access to quality early learning and have displayed an unyielding commitment to advancing the cause of Head Start children and families.
Time is running out to register for the TSD Conference at the Early Bird registration rate of $399. Don’t delay as the deadline is this Friday! After January 30, the Standard $499 registration will apply.
Last Sunday marked the 25th anniversary of a school bus crash in Alton, Texas that claimed the lives of 21 junior high students. The Mission Consolidated Independent School District held a memorial ceremony at Alton Memorial Junior High last Friday to remember those who perished.
STN Media Group last week launched a redesigned website for its Transporting Students with Disabilities and Preschoolers National Conference that boasts a bright, modern look and one landing page for easier navigation.