Head Start Overhaul: What Could the Proposed Federal Changes Mean? | Katie Hamm

Katie Hamm explores what’s at stake in the proposed overhaul of Head Start’s quality standards, why those standards are central to the program’s mission, and how the changes could affect children, families, and educators. In this episode of the EdCast, Hamm examines what makes Head Start’s whole-child approach distinct, the implications of reducing program requirements and expanding classroom sizes, and the potential consequences for families experiencing homelessness and the Head Start workforce. She also considers how the standards can evolve while keeping children’s needs at the center.