[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 85 (Thursday, May 16, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3285]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HEAD START GIVES CHILDREN A CHANCE TO SUCCEED

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, since its inception 56 
years ago, Head Start has improved the lives of more than 32 million 
children and their families.
  Proudly, we continue to raise awareness about Head Start and the 
benefits it brings to America's children. Head Start gives every child, 
regardless of circumstances at birth, a chance to succeed in school and 
in life.
  The Head Start model, developed over the decades, has been built on 
evidence-based practices and is constantly evolving, using the best 
available science and teaching techniques to meet the needs of local 
communities.
  Head Start focuses on the whole child and the whole family. Head 
Start and Early Start programs are in small towns and big cities alike. 
It brings together parents, teachers, volunteers, and community leaders 
to create a quality program that truly gives lower income children a 
head start in life.
  Madam Speaker, I applaud Head Start programs in the 15th 
Congressional District of Pennsylvania and throughout the Nation for 
helping so many Americans from all walks of life have a fair start in 
life.

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