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Sequestration Kicks More Than 57,000 Children Out Of Head Start

Posted on August 19, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Bryce Covert Head Start programs will eliminate services for 57,265 children in the coming school year thanks to sequestration’s automatic, across-the-board spending cuts, according to new government data collected from individual programs. California, Texas, and New York will cut the … Continue reading →

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‘Sesame Street’ to add a third Spanish-speaking character to its cast

Posted on May 13, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Children’s television series “Sesame Street” said on Friday it was adding a third Spanish-speaking character to its cast and will put a special focus on Hispanic heritage in its upcoming season, in an acknowledgement of changing U.S. demographics. Bilingual character … Continue reading →

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