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Since its inception in 1965, Head Start has had modest success in supporting child development and helping prepare children for school. But is it meeting today’s needs? And should states be given more control over the federal program?

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The Forces at Work in Education Reform

Podcast | @ Brookings Video Podcast

@ Brookings Podcast: The Forces at Work in Education Reform

August 26, 2011, Grover J. "Russ" Whitehurst

As children head back to school for a new term, Grover “Russ” Whitehurst discusses the forces at work in reforming the nation’s education system.

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Reforming Early Education

August 22, 2011
Report | The Brookings Institution, National Institute for Early Education Research

Investing in Young Children: New Directions in Federal Preschool and Early Childhood Policy

October 13, 2010, W. Steven Barnett and Ron Haskins
Expert Q & A | Ron Haskins

Federal Policies for Improving the Head Start Program

October 12, 2010, Ron Haskins
Opinion | The Washington Post

Finally, the Obama Administration Is Putting Head Start to the Test

October 11, 2010, W. Steven Barnett and Ron Haskins
Article | Education Week

We Need a New Start for Head Start

March 1, 2010, Jon Baron and Isabel V. Sawhill
Article | The Brookings Institution and First Focus

Supporting Young Children and Families: An Investment Strategy That Pays

Winter 2008, Julia B. Isaacs
Paper | First Focus

Supporting Young Children and Families: An Investment that Pays

September 2008, Julia B. Isaacs
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Impacts of Early Childhood Programs

September 2008, Julia B. Isaacs and Emily Roessel
Opinion | Real Clear Politics

Invest More In Students Under Age 5

August 29, 2008, Julia B. Isaacs
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Candidate Issue Index: Children

May 15, 2008, Julia B. Isaacs

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Reforming Early Education

Investing in Young Children: New Directions in Federal Preschool and Early Childhood Policy

Federal Policies for Improving the Head Start Program

Finally, the Obama Administration Is Putting Head Start to the Test

We Need a New Start for Head Start

Supporting Young Children and Families: An Investment Strategy That Pays

Supporting Young Children and Families: An Investment that Pays

Impacts of Early Childhood Programs

Invest More In Students Under Age 5

Candidate Issue Index: Children

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