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The article discusses the review by the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee of a U.S. Government Accountability Office investigation into allegations of fraud and admissions practices at Head Start programs in six U.S. states and the District of Columbia. According to the article, employees had manipulated records to make over-income applicants appear low-income and encouraged families to report that they were homeless when they weren't. Other allegations of fraud are discussed.

The article reports on the proposal of U.S. House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan to block grants for education-related funding, which includes Title I and Head Start. It is inferred that Ryan's aim for the proposal is to give flexibility to states in using their funding. The potential of the proposal to affect other educational programs, including Title III grants for limited-English-proficient students and 21st Century Community Learning Centers, is discussed.

The article reports on the $67.3 billion fund for the U.S. Department of Education from the fiscal year (FY) 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 3547). Topics discussed sequestration cuts for the department, the $8.6 billion fund for the Head Start programs of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B.

The article reports on the failure of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to meet a September 2012 deadline for release of study findings on Head Start's impact on third grade achievement. The missed deadline is being questioned by members of the U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee chairman John Kline and Senator Tom Coburn. They have asked for a specific date for when the study will be released and how HHS managed the contract with Westat.

The article reports that on March 21, 2012 the U.S. House of Representatives Budget Committee rejected an amendment that would have added funding to the Function 500 education accounts. These accounts are said to fund education, job training, and social services. Other topics include the committee's rejection of a school repair funding amendment, their rejection of an amendment to prevent funding cuts to the Head Start program, and a cap on U.S. education funding after fiscal year (FY) 2013.

The article reports on potential problems for early childhood education funding in the U.S. during 2012, focusing on efforts by Congress to reduce the fiscal year (FY) 2012 budget. Topics explored include the Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge (RTT-ELC) grant program and federal funding for child care and Head Start programs.

The article reports on ways in which the U.S. Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, or the H.R. 1 legislative spending bill approved by the U.S. House of Representatives for fiscal year (FY) 2011, would impact federal aid to education. It presents comments from Senator Harry Reid on how U.S. Department of Education budget cuts would effect the early education program Head Start and college student aid Pell Grants and overviews efforts by the Senate Appropriations Committee to restore funding.

The article discusses the emphasis on funding for early childhood education in the U.S. in light of budget cuts to other federal government agencies in 2011 and 2012. The perspectives of Jacqueline Jones, senior advisor for early learning for the U.S. Education Department (ED), on the importance of government funding of early education programs are presented. Other topics include H.R. 1, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, and funding for Title I and the Head Start education programs.

The article reports that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act for fiscal year (FY) 2011. It discusses budget cuts to national education programs, such as Title I funding, Head Start programs, and Pell Grant awards, that are outlined in the bill. Other topics include a possible government shutdown, criticism of the bill by Democratic lawmakers, and the impact of the bill on the budget for the Head Start program.

The article discusses the quality of early childhood education in the U.S. and endeavors to improve programs such as Head Start. The administration of U.S. president Barack Obama has pledged to create an Early Learning Challenge Fund and has pledged to spend $10 billion over 10 years on improving early childhood education, but the state of the U.S. economy may make this difficult according to senior fellow Ron Haskins of the Brookings Institution. It has also been suggested that failing early childhood education programs be eliminated.

The article discusses a plan by the U.S. Administration for Children and Families to reward successful early childhood education providers such as Head Start with continued government funding and force less successful programs to compete for funds. The U.S. Office of Head Start is launching the plan amid information about the disparities of the educational quality of such programs to help poor at-risk children to succeed in school.

The article discusses positive responses by advocacy groups to increases for early childhood program funding in the proposed fiscal 2011 budget of U.S. President Barack Obama. Early childhood programs are exempt from the freeze on discretionary spending proposed by the administration. The largest increase would be for expansion and quality upgrades of low-income child care programs. Head Start and Early Head Start programs would also receive increases.

The article discusses the expansion of governmental programs that serve students under the U.S. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The expansion includes Increased enrollment slots in programs such as Head Start and Early Head Start. Other topics include grant applications for federal aid, family services, and income enrollment eligibility.

The article reports that the money designated for Head Start preschool programs in the 2009 U.S. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will be used to increase cost-of-living allowances, permanently raise pay scales, and improve the quality of Head Start programs. The U.S. Health and Human Services Department provided program instructions for part of the $1.235 billion allocated to Head Start and Early Head Start through ARRA. Previous funding for Head Start is discussed.

The article discusses funding for Head Start programs, for which politicians and others are seeking a $1 billion in additional funding. U.S. President Barack Obama supports improving early childhood education and the U.S. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act includes funding for Head Start and Early Head Start. The National Head Start Association (NHSA) has written to members of Congress about funding increases.

The article discusses the financial well-being of early childhood education in the U.S., which will receive money through the State Fiscal Stabilization Funds (SFSF) that are part of the U.S. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Steven Barnett of the National Institute for Early Education Research comments on the investment in Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Kathy Patterson of the Pew Center on the States comments on U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan.

The article discusses whether U.S. President-elect Barack Obama will increase support for Head Start programs. Advocates for prekindergarten, (pre-K) education suggest Obama's experiences as a senator in Illinois lend credibility to his promise to increase Head Start funding. The author notes a program proposed by Obama to support at-risk children and strengthen pre-K education but comments that the U.S. economic crisis may hinder funding for Head Start programs.

The article reports that a provision intended to improve Head Start enrollment is being criticized by members of United States Congress. The Office of Head Start instructed members to fill student vacancies immediately to comply with the Head Start Act. Congressional leaders claim that this instruction is not a proper interpretation of the law.

The article reports on the plans of administrators in the U.S. Office of Head Start to develop a national quality assessment system for educational programs in the U.S. The office, which is part of the U.S. Health and Human Services Department's Administration for Children and Families, is developing the system to create a way to monitor the strengths, weaknesses and performance of educational programs.

The article discusses disagreements among Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives regarding federal aid to pre-kindergarten programs. While Democrats support funding for pre-kindergarten services, Republicans support restoring funds for Head Start programs. The Providing Resources Early for Kids (PRE-K) Act of 2007 would provide states with grants to improve educational programs for low-income families.

The article discusses the U.S. Head Start Act and the changes that were made to it during the reauthorizing process. The standards originally set by the law have been increased and scientifically-based research will be used to research academic achievement. One change has been to remove the National Reporting System (NRS) examination because it ineffectually tested reading and math ability.

The article discusses a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) which found that Head Start programs are not evaluated as they should be. The U.S. Administration for Children and Families (ACF) was particularly blamed for the lack of oversight. ACF has developed a management information system but the GAO has made further recommendations regarding collection of data. It is believed that Head Start programs should face more accountability standards.

The article reports on the decision of the U.S. House and Senate to approve the Head Start reauthorization conference report. The report covers higher standards for teachers' credentials, more administrative oversight to prevent financial abuse by local agencies, as well as removal of a test implemented by the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush.

The article outlines several education bills in the U.S. Among these are the Head Start Improvement Act that would reauthorize the Head Start Act and increase the program's funding for 2008 to $7.35 billion, the Maximum Pell Grant that would amend section 401(b)(2) of the Higher Education Act regarding the Federal Pell Grant maximum amount, and the Tax Breaks for Teachers Act that would provide income tax breaks to K-12 teachers in rural areas and districts with high unemployment rates.

The article presents information on several bills introduced by U.S. legislators to improve school safety under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) for rural communities, support professional development programs for school leaders and expand early childhood programs. Resolutions that were passed include those that would clarify federal requirements under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and increase authorization levels for Head Start programs.

The section provides updates on legislative bills concerning education in the U.S. Congress as of February 20, 2007. The Continuing Appropriations Resolution for fiscal year 2007 has been passed by both the House and the Senate. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee has approved the Head Start for School Readiness Act. The Holocaust Education Act has been introduced by Representative Carolyn Maloney.

The article reports on the long-awaited reauthorization of the National Head Start program in the U.S. Republicans and Democrats alike are being convinced by the National Head Start Assocation, led by senior legislative strategist Joel Ryan, to make Head Start a top priority. The reauthorization will cover issues including the provision of fair salaries for teachers, parent involvement in the classroom and the elimination of the National Reporting System.

Discusses issues regarding the proposed funding bill of the Senate Appropriations Committee for Head Start and education programs in the U.S. as of June 2006. Complaints of Head Start advocates about the funding bill; Implication of reducing Head Start funds for special services geared toward children with disabilities; Concerns of Head Start grantees toward the programs' rising operating costs

Reports on the effort of the directors of the U.S. National Head Start Association (NHSA) to come up with creative budgeting and other solutions to address the effects of federal budget reductions on its programs in 2006. Warning released by the NHSA on April 11, 2006; Reason the association issued its warning, according to NHSA consultant Maureen Thompson; Challenges to Head Start programs.

The article presents an interview with Representative Howard McKeon, chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee. Some of the staff tapped by McKeon include James Bergeron, former consultant for the National Council of Higher Education Loan Programs, and Rob Borden, former senior counsel and parliamentarian for the House Government Reform Committee. He is planning to delegate a lot of responsibility to his subcommittee chairmen. McKeon is also aiming to complete Head Start and vocational education bills.

Presents updates on the status of legislative bills in the U.S. Congress as of February 13, 2006. Amendment of the Higher Education Act in the Deficit Reduction Act; Establishment of a Math and Science Teaching Corps according to the Math and Science Teaching Corps Act; Revision and reauthorization of the Head Start program in the School Readiness Act.

The article discusses issues concerning the amendment of the Head Start school program and Workforce Investment Act (WIA) by the U.S. Congress in 2005. Lawmakers turned their attention to student loan reforms that led to the delay of the reauthorization of the WIA and the Head Start programs. Thus, any action on education legislation will have to wait until the U.S. Congress convenes its second session on January 18, 2006.

Presents an update on legislative bills in the U.S., as of November 14, 2005. Passage of the fiscal 2006 agriculture, U.S. Food and Drug Administration and related agencies appropriations bill; Introduction of the Elizabeth Cady Stanton Pregnant and Parenting Student Services Act; Confirmation of Head Start Reauthorization Act.

Reports on a consensus reached by members of the U.S. House of Representatives to approve the School Readiness Act, which improves teacher quality, strengthens financial oversight and increases competition among Head Start providers. Amendment to a bill introduced by U.S. Representative Charles Boustany Jr., which was opposed by the Democrats; Comments from several U.S. representatives on the passage of the School Readiness Act; Passage of the U.S. Senate version of the bill; Proposal from the U.S. Senate to boost the qualifications of Head Start teachers.

Reports on the passage of the respective Head Start reauthorization bills of both the U.S. House and Senate, which seek to increase program accountability and prevent financial mismanagement of the Head Start program. Purpose of the proposed bills; Similarities and differences between the two versions of the bills; Qualification requirements that must be met by the Head Start teachers.

Presents news briefs on education in the U.S. as of July 2005. Integration of special education students with their general education peers in the Hartford School District in Connecticut; Findings of a study on the impact of early education programs such as Head Start on the grade performance of students in Massachusetts; Request for an investigation of contracts for charter schools in Ohio; Passage of a bill on additional school funding in Kansas.

Deals with the debate between the U.S. Congress and the National Head Start Association concerning the involvement of parents in the local program Head Start in May 2005. Efforts of the groups to develop strategies that would enhance parents' involvement in the education program; Complaints raised by the association against the legislative body; Plans of the legislative group regarding grantees of the program. INSET: Past and current language.

Reports on the decision of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Education Reform to approve the School Readiness Act in 2005. Potential role of the bill in improving achievement results for students; Provisions of the bill regarding the requirements for Head Start operators; Outcome of several amendments to the bill proposed by Democrat legislators.

Highlights a legislative hearing that was called in the wake of a report that found financial weaknesses in many U.S. Head Start programs. Other findings of the report; Comment from U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander about what should be the focus of the Head Start program; Views of Wade Horn of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on the report. INSET: Strengthening Head Start boards.

Reports on an announcement made by the U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee concerning witnesses that will speak at a hearing on financial management in the Head Start program in the U.S. in April 2005. Background on a similar hearing at the U.S. Senate's Subcommittee on Education and Early Childhood Development.

The article focuses on disability groups' call for the U.S. Administration for Children and Families to rethink its proposal to remove disability coordinator requirement of the Head Start program for children with disabilities.

The article offers information related to educational system in the U.S. Topics include the public comments sought by the House Education and the Workforce Committee on Head Start, the statement of interest filed by the U.S. Justice Department on January 26, 2015 concerning a case involving student's use of service animal at school, and the study which shows that school spending reform improves school quality and performance from low-income students.

The article discusses the study of House Education and the Workforce Committee on Head Start program, a U.S. government-funded program for low-income preschool children. Topics discussed include the development of the program to improve children's care and education, and the role of the federal government on the promotion of quality learning programs.

The article discusses the availability of professional development resources for early childhood program directors in the U.S., an issue tackled at the Head Start's 12th National Research Conference on Early Childhood. It highlights a study about the attention needed to early care and learning that is not school-based. Other topics include negative impact of funding limitations on professional development and mismatches in professional development.

The article reports on research from Head Start's National Center on Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness on creating educational plans for dual-language students. It discusses the increasing number of dual-language learners in the U.S. and the effects of multiple languages on children's brain and social development. Other topics explored include code-mixing, establishing dual-language policies in schools, and successfully learning the English language.

The article reports on guidance by the U.S. Education Department (ED) regarding use of funds from Title I of the U.S. federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) in preschool programs. Topics include the use of funds for Head Start programs, guidance on competitive grant programs, and the use of federal School Improvement Grants (SIGs).

The article announces a competition from the Office of Head Start that will award a grant to Head Start programs in the U.S., which provide education opportunities to low-income students and families.

The article discusses "Children's Schooling and Parents' Investment in Children: Evidence from the Head Start Impact Study," a report from the U.S. National Bureau on Economic Research regarding parent participation in education. Comments from report co-authors Alexander M. Gelber and Adam Isen are presented on several topics including educational quality in Head Start programs for early childhood education in the U.S.

The article reports on the re-application process required for some members of the U.S. Head Start educational initiative in 2012 and its possible difficulties for grantees.

The article reports on a rule implementing requirements under the U.S. Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007, which will require programs to compete for funding if they fail to meet set standards. The rule was announced by U.S. Education Department (ED) Secretary Arne Duncan and U.S. Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.