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Former day care owner says she doesn't know why child was found sleeping outside

TWIN FALLS — A jury trial began Wednesday for a former day care owner who said she doesn’t know why a toddler was found sleeping in her driveway late at

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

School to become community center

Preliminary work may soon begin to transform historic school to community center.

Read and Observe: 9 Picture Books to Help Develop Observation Skills

Observation is an important science skill that includes far more than simply looking at an object. To observe, one needs to pay close attention to many details and then compare and analyze them. Here are nine picture books that you can read with your kids to help them sharpen their observation skills<br>Spot It: Find the Hidden Creatures, by Delphine Chedru<br>Spot It Again: Find More Hidden Creatures, by Delphine Chedru (ages both suitable for Years 3-6) Scour the rich repeating graphics to…

9 Rainforest Facts Everyone Should Know

Protecting rainforests is a powerful natural climate solution that’s critical to our collective future.

The Practical Case for Parole for Violent Offenders

This is one way to fix an unsustainable criminal justice system, and make it more humane.

Why Seniors Want Home Care

According to a recent study, 87% of seniors would prefer to age in place by remaining at home. But, why are the number of seniors in nursing homes and hospitals on the rise? Here are three reasons why seniors today want home care and aren’t always getting what they want.

Early Head Start Works

The mission of Early Head Start is clear: to support healthy prenatal outcomes and enhance intellectual, social and emotional development of infants and toddlers to promote later success in school and life.

Early Head Start Facts & Figures

Download and learn more about Early Head Start’s service delivery models, how programs support families’ comprehensive needs, and how the program promotes equity.

Children Get a Head Start on Health

Head Start provides low-income children access to quality education and good health practices.

Head Start Locator

Find a Head Start Program<br>Use the locator to find a Head Start or Early Head Start program in your area. You must apply to a Head Start or Early Head Start program in your community, closest to where you live. Your local program will provide the required forms and answer your questions. They will also tell you what documents you should bring with you to apply.

Head Start targets younger kids and their families

Head Start targets younger kids and their families to improve learning

Column: Investing in Head Start is right thing to do

Head Start grads tend to be more persistent in their education, more inclined to healthy behaviors.

Study says Head Start helps parents' education

Head Start programs may help low-income parents improve their educational status, according to a new study by Northwestern University researchers.

Head Start sets kids & families up for success

Head Start classrooms across the state work to make sure that demographic doesn't keep kids from excelling in education.

Does Head Start Work? Wrong Question

Since its inception, Head Start’s core has been a comprehensive approach to high-quality early education and a focus on the whole child—recognizing the importance of social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.

Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework

Thank You Head Start Teachers!

I want to salute Head Start teachers across the country who are opening windows of opportunity for our nation’s most vulnerable children and families. As a Head Start graduate and lifelong educator, I can speak firsthand to the incredible difference these teachers are making in their communities

Mental Health and Wellness in Head Start

Emotions are shaped by our biology and environment, and how we think, feel, and act is shaped by mental health. What does mental health mean for a child? A Head Start staff member? A family unit?

Obese preschoolers may slim down with Head Start programs

Head Start programs have been shown to help poor children do better in school, but they may also help them fight obesity, a study suggests.