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WHO Issues Physical Activity Guidelines For Children Under Five Years Old

Apr 25th, 2019

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), children under 5 years of age should be physically active several times a day, not be physically restrained (e.g. strollers, high chairs) for long periods of time, and appropriate length naps.

2019 HHS Poverty Guidelines

Apr 16th, 2019

Sharing a link to the updated HHS Poverty Guidelines for 2019.

Input Requested on Office of Head Start Proposal

Mar 26th, 2019

Office of Head Start puts out a notice of proposed rule to remove requirements for 100% of Head Start preschool center-based children be served for 1020 hours per year.

WKU T/TAS Reacts to the Death of The Father of Head Start, Dr. Edward Zigler

Feb 8th, 2019

Edward F. Zigler, widely regarded as the "Father of Head Start," died in his sleep on Thursday, February 8, 2019 at his home in North Haven, CT. Dr. Zigler was 88 years old. WKU T/TAS Executive Director J. Christopher Watkins reflects on his legacy.

YouTube Bans Videos That Threaten Physical & Emotional Injury

Jan 23rd, 2019

In the wake of a number of unsafe and sometimes life-threatening pranks and challenges on social media sites, YouTube announces that it will ban the upload of such harmful and dangerous videos to its platform.

Federal Nutrition Programs to remain funded through February

Jan 9th, 2019

The USDA has announced the nearly 40 million Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants will continue receiving their benefits in February if the current federal government shutdown continues.

Partial Government Shutdown & Federal Grants

Jan 3rd, 2019

According to governing.com "A number of discretionary programs are continuing operations during the government shutdown because of previously passed measures that cover a full year of funding.

Report on The High Cost of Child Care Released

Oct 24th, 2018

Child Care Aware of America releases annual report, The US and the High Cost of Child Care.

2019 Federal Monitoring Protocols

Oct 17th, 2018

The 2019 Federal Monitoring protocols are available online. This article provides the web page link and additional useful information.

New Year - New Alliance

Jan 8th, 2018

T/TAS and AEM team up provide data focus

2016 CLASP Head Start/EHS Factsheets Available

Dec 26th, 2017

The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) has made its 2016 Head Start, Early Head Start, Migrant and Seasonal Head Start factsheets available to download.

Public comment opportunity regarding the CLASS condition of DRS

Dec 8th, 2017

OHS invites public comment on several specific changes being considered for the CLASS condition of the Designation Renewal System (DRS).

Second Generation Benefits Shown for Head Start Children

Oct 12th, 2017

Research from Texas A&M and Notre Dame indicated Head Start benefits are carried forward to next generation.

FNS releases updated data you can use for area eligibility

Oct 6th, 2017

FY18 CACFP and SFSP area eligibility data available

New review protocols are rolling out!

Sep 19th, 2017

Five Key Changes in the FY 18 Aligned Monitoring System (AMS) 2.0

The Head Start Advantage: Affirming the Positive Results of Our Work with Children & Families

Sep 4th, 2017

A new training for Head Start/EHS staff focusing on the importance continuing the advantages and positive results of working with children and families.

Michael Gramling's book awarded 2017 Silver Medal for Education

Jun 19th, 2017

'The Great Disconnect in Early Childhood Education: What We Know vs. What We Do" by T/TAS author Michael Gramling has been awarded the National Independent Publisher’s 2017 Silver Medal for Education -- Theory and Commentary.