Opinion: The real cost of weakening Head Start standards

Early education experts Ruth Schmidt and Jennie Mauer argue that proposed changes to Head Start standards will negatively impact the program's quality and public trust.
Early education leaders Ruth Schmidt and Jennie Mauer say proposed changes to Head Start will erode the quality and public confidence in the program.
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