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**Head Start Programs Highlighted During October Awareness Month**

The Rapides Parish School Board is promoting Head Start programs throughout October, recognized as Head Start Awareness Month. These programs are designed to help students succeed in school and life by emphasizing four key components: education, health, social services, and family engagement.

Head Start provides early learning, health, and family support services to both children and their families. The school board is showcasing how these programs positively impact the community and prepare young learners for kindergarten and future educational success.

For more information, residents can follow updates using the hashtags #HeadStartAwarenessMonth and #BetterTogether.

Source: Rapides Parish School Board | Alexandria LA

Source Type: School

Source Location: Alexandria

Alexandria, LA

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