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This Head Start Awareness Month, Ohio Spoke Up
This month's blog is about the people who showed up for Head Start this fall - the parents, staff, directors, and partners who took time out of already full days to share what Head...
It's Time to Speak Up for Head Start - Healthy Children. Working Parents. A Stronger Ohio
It's Time to Speak Up for Head Start - Healthy Children. Working Parents. A Stronger Ohio.
By Julie Stone | September 10, 2026 | Dayton, OH | Mobilization
We have less...
Head Start isn't just a preschool. Harmful overhaul must be stopped| Columbus Dispatch, Opinion
How many 3- and 4-year-olds should one teacher be expected to care for, teach, keep safe and really know?
I keep coming back to that question as I read the sweeping changes to H...
What's in the Proposed Head Start Rule, and What I'm Asking of You
This month, I'm asking everyone who cares about children and families to pay close attention to a proposed federal rule that could fundamentally change Head Start as we know it. Wh...
Planting Acorns in a Storm
Some stories stay with you long after the moment they were told. Dr. El Brown's Acorn Story, shared at our recent OHSAI event, has been one of those for me - a quiet meditation on ...
Data-Driven Collaboration for Stronger Families and Communities
Julie Stone, Executive Director, Monthly Blog
