Senator Murray on New Biden Admin Rule to Strengthen Head Start Workforce and Better Serve Families

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"In every corner of the country, families count on high-quality Head Start programs to help their kids learn, grow, and thrive. But the workforce that makes these programs possible has been stretched thin, just as Head Start struggles to hire and retain the early educators they need--all of which limits options for families.

The Biden administration's new proposed rule is an important step forward to tackle the growing workforce challenges Head Start is facing, better support already-underpaid teachers, and ultimately: better serve kids and families across the country.

There's a lot more we must do to make sure every kid has access to high-quality early childhood education--and every family can find and afford options that work for them. So I'm going to keep fighting to strengthen Head Start and ensure every family can get the child care they need by passing my Child Care for Working Families Act."

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