51. How Head Start is adapting to the pandemic in Iowa

Head Start, Iowa’s beloved early childhood education program, has been operating under a “new normal” since the pandemic hit our state earlier this year. As educators and kids alike head back to school, how are programs across the state working to keep kids healthy, safe and learning? Anne is joined by Carrie Sodders (Mid-Iowa Community Action) and Melissa Nelson (North Iowa Community Action Organization) — both experts on Head Start — to discuss how the statewide early childhood program has adapted since March — and what’s in store for the fall.