Head Start Shaped Her Path to PhD and Helping Students
A 1965 Head Start student became a PhD leader now opening doors for underserved learners. Dr. Iris Cumberbatch's journey shows how early education investments pay forward for generations.
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Scientists Help Trees Migrate North to Survive Climate Change
Researchers are planting tree seeds hundreds of miles north of their current homes, giving forests a fighting chance to survive rapid climate change. It's like giving trees a head start on a journey they can't make fast enough on their own.
Teen Graduates High School with Free College Degree
Addyston Knauff walked across the stage in May 2025 with both her high school diploma and an Associate of Arts degree, earned completely free through Ohio's College Credit Plus program. She's now using that two-year head start to fast-track her way to a bachelor's degree in agricultural leadership.
MLB's Top Pitching Prospect Already Training in Florida
While his teammates are still enjoying the offseason, Mets rookie sensation Nolan McLean traded North Carolina snowdrifts for sunny Florida to get a head start on spring training. The 22-year-old phenom is preparing for his first big league camp after a remarkable debut season.
Indiana Scholarships Honor 17 Years of Head Start Grads
The PACE Community Action Agency is now accepting applications for the Judith K. Bobe Scholarship, celebrating nearly two decades of supporting former Head Start students. Fifty graduates have already received this $500 award since the program began.
Tiny Salamanders Survive Below-Zero Temps in Canadian Snow
Scientists discovered blue-spotted salamanders can crawl across ice and snow without freezing by "supercooling" their bodies below 0°C. This remarkable ability gives them a head start on breeding season and helps their babies thrive.