[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 58 (Wednesday, May 1, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E695]
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                        NATIONAL HEAD START DAY

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                             HON. ED PASTOR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 1, 1996

  Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to National Head 
Start Day. Head Start demonstrates the type of innovate, cost-
efficient, and proactive solution necessary to address the national 
dilemma facing economically disadvantaged preschoolers. The holistic 
approach taken by Head Start addresses the needs of both parent and 
child. Preschoolers are provided with educational, health and social 
service support, while parental involvement ensures support networks 
for parents.
  Extensive studies in child development have shown that a quality 
early childhood experience returns anywhere from $5 to $7 for every 
dollar invested. We also know that one-third more children who attend 
quality early childhood programs graduate from high schools, as opposed 
to those children who did not have the benefits of programs such as 
Head Start. Without question, the future of America's poorest children 
is brighter because of the work of Head Start. I ask my colleagues to 
join me in recognizing the extraordinary work of Head Start.

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