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Mar 26 2026
This week’s edition of The Scoop - 3/25/2026
The latest edition of The Scoop highlights Kelly Neidel of Two Rivers Head Start as the 2026 Administrator of the Year, recognizing her 36-year career and her advocacy for programs and families. The update... Read more
Mar 18 2026
The Latest Scoop: 3/18
Nominees for the IHSA Awards & Scholarships; DHS Partial Shutdown Continues; Congress on the Watch; Speak Up for Head Start; Illinois Community Head Start Stories; New Partnership with Clean Air Dynamics;... Read more
Mar 11 2026
The Latest Scoop: 3/11
Heartland Head Start Celebrates Moms; New OHS Director; Take Action to Protect SNAP; More Community Stories; Annual Conference is Next Week; New Partnership with Clean Air Dynamics; Resources on Infant... Read more

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Did you know that IHSA has a simple yet powerful tool to understand and support Head Start programs across Illinois? The Illinois Head Start Data Dashboard is a user-friendly tool designed to share key information about Head Start and Early Head Start programs across the state. Its main goal is to make data understandable and accessible to everyone who needs it.  The data on the dashboard updates quarterly. You can learn more by going to the DATA DASHBOARD PAGE.



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