Posts Tagged ‘History of Head Start’
Considering Head Start’s Place in Black History
Every year, Black History Month is dedicated to recognizing and honoring the contributions that black Americans have made to American history. It was first recognized as a national educational initiative by Gerald Ford in 1976. In researching for this blog, I myself learned some things about the history of Black History Month and how it…
Read MoreLady Bird Johnson’s Involvement in the Creation of Head Start
There’s a famous photo of First Lady Johnson reading to a class of Head Start students in Washington DC. When the photo was taken in 1966, the Head Start program was barely a year old. An important part of President Johnson’s series of legislative efforts known as the War on Poverty, Head Start was designed…
Read MoreThe Head Start Logo Tells a Story
I recently attended the 40th Annual Head Start Convention in Washington, DC. During the conference, attendees received an interesting handout from the NHSA regarding the Head Start logo. I strongly feel that it’s difficult to know where Head Start is going, without first learning and respecting where it’s been. Below is the story of the…
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