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Posted on 2/6/12 at 9:34 AM
In northeast North Dakota, Head Start cuts hurt 
Federal budget cuts reducing support for programs nationwide and a lesser need in both counties prompted the closure, according to Grand Forks Head Start Director Jerry Jonnson, who oversees programs in four counties.
By Jennifer Johnson , April 17, 2013
Head Start student left on bus
CLOQUET, Minn. -- The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is investigating why a child was left on a Head Start bus for three hours Monday morning in temperatures hovering at 0 degrees.
By Forum News Service , January 14, 2013
VIDEO: Grand Forks' Head Start Program confused by low enrollment
Supporters of the Grand Forks Head Start program are trying to figure out why only half the amount of kids than usual have enrolled for fall preschool. Head Start can handle 357 kids and it's short about 170 kids, and officials aren't sure why.
By Melanie Orlins , June 20, 2012
White House honoring SD Head Start director
Renetta Goeson is one of 11 individuals from Head Start programs across the country being recognized Monday for her work with Head Start in their local communities.
By Associated Press , June 18, 2012
Kelly Hogness , Grand Forks, letter: Head Start welcomes parents’ inquiries
The Grand Forks Head Start Program is seeing its lowest number of applicants in years.
By Kelly Hogness , June 09, 2012
Mark Decker, East Grand Forks, letter: District planners must remember Head Start
There has been almost a complete lack of information presented to the school district’s Demographic Task Force about Head Start — information that should have been considered since the start of their decision-making process.
By Mark Decker , December 22, 2011
Fed report: Safety violations found at many Head Start centers
A report released by the inspector general of the Health and Human Department spells out alarming safety violations in Head Start centers around the country.
By Kimberly Hefling , December 13, 2011
After more than 30 years, Priscilla "Cookie" Mitchell steps down from GF Head Start
As Director of Grand Forks Head Start, Priscilla “Cookie” Mitchell has given preschool students more than just classrooms and a playground. She, her staff and volunteers have helped families pay for gas, backpacks, winter coats – whatever it takes to get children to and through school.
May 10, 2011
Tom Fiebiger, Fargo, letter: Snubbing Head Start does no one any good
Did you hear about it? It was not something critical to our state like trying to keep a divisive logo. It was only your North Dakota Senate rejecting an investment in the state’s poorest children and their families so the young people can have a chance to succeed.
By Tom Fiebiger , April 14, 2011
Public dollars for private preschool?
How do area private preschool providers feel about public schools possibly expanding early childhood education, an area now covered by many child care centers?
By Dave Olson , November 07, 2010
Cookie Mitchell and others, Grand Forks, letter: Police officers’ visit made a big difference
The Grand Forks Head Start children were so lucky to have eight Grand Forks police officers join us at Head Start as our guest readers during our Family Literacy Night on April 8.
By Cookie Mitchell, Linda Durieux and Tracey Johnson , April 19, 2010
North Dakota sees increase in pre-kindergarten programs; funds needed
Early education programs such as pre-kindergarten are increasing in North Dakota thanks to federal aid, but officials are still searching for a long-term funding source. The state has received nearly $30 million in stimulus money that can be used for early childhood education or pre-kindergarten programming. The number of school districts with pre-K programs has increased from seven to 40.
By Associated Press , January 18, 2010
N.D. sees spike in pre-kindergarten programs
After decades of early education being set aside in North Dakota, programs such as pre-K are on the upswing in the state thanks to federal aid.
By Kelly Smith , January 11, 2010
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