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no_hypocrisy

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2. I've worked in Head Start in the Eighties.

Reply to Klarkashton (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 3, 2025, 04:18 AM

Apr 3

It's more than babysitting while parents work.

We gave credible education to preschoolers and kindergarteners.

We taught them social skills.

Because of our demographics of children, we taught at least 4-5 languages (Spanish, Mandarin, Patwa, International Sign Language).

We provided nutritional meals that they wouldn't get at home.

We gave them love and support and confidence.

Our Head Start got 4-5 students into private schools after Kindergarten.

There is no comparable entity where these kids can go if you close Head Start.

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KTVB: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. directs closure of Head Start Regional Office that serves Idaho, Washington... [View all] xocetaceans Apr 3 OP

Create more people that buy in to RFKs bullshit because Klarkashton Apr 3 #1

I've worked in Head Start in the Eighties. no_hypocrisy Apr 3 #2