Kaycee Headrick
Coverage of Kaycee Headrick in the Nexus archive.
- Trump administration could gut standards for Head Start
The Trump administration is considering replacing Head Start's detailed federal regulations with shorter rules, shifting oversight to state and local officials. Critics warn this could weaken the program, which provides early childhood education to low-income families and has long had bipartisan support. Some conservatives advocate eliminating Head Start, aligning with the administration's deregulation goals.
- Boulder County leaders to consider new ballot measure aimed to fund childcare
Boulder County Commissioners will decide if a proposed ballot measure to raise property taxes by 2.579 mills to fund childcare will appear on the November ballot. The measure, supported by the Early Childhood Council and coalition Brighter Start Boulder County, aims to address childcare shortages, high costs, and workforce challenges, with a typical homeowner paying an additional $115 annually.