Lillian Mongeau
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Billionaire couple donates $10 million to keep Head Start programs open during shutdown
A billionaire couple from Texas has stepped in with a $10 million interest-free loan to cover the cost of keeping Head Start programs open this month for more than 7,000 children in six states, where programs were closed by the government shutdown.
Lillian Mongeau
October 8, 2013
Early education advocates seek more support from governor
While California’s K-12 program saw billions restored to its budget this year, the state’s early education programs have been less fortunate.
Lillian Mongeau
September 4, 2013
Head Start limiting enrollment, cutting programs as sequester kicks in
Hundreds of children will be shut out of preschool in September as the federal sequester cuts to Head Start take effect.