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About Us

Your child is in great hands

Our Philosophy

At Tuskegee-Macon County Head Start/Early Head Start Program, we believe that every child deserves a strong foundation for their education. Our philosophy centers around providing a comprehensive early education that prepares children for success in school and in life. We value diversity, inclusion, and community involvement, and strive to create an environment that is nurturing, supportive, and welcoming.

Our Leaders

Inspiring message from Mrs. Holmes.

~Mrs. Mia Holmes, Executive Director

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Our History

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The National Head Start program began in 1965 as an eight-week summer program to help break the cycle of poverty.

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In 1972, Prairie Farms School was closed and Shorter Elementary School integrated the students. Additionally, the elementary program included Head Start children and a kindergarten program. 

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In 1991, Deborah Cannon Wolfe High School and Shorter Elementary underwent more changes due to the economic needs of the Macon County Board of Educa/tion.  The consolidation movement called for the closing of Shorter Elementary and a reconfiguration for Deborah Cannon Wolfe High School. Deborah Cannon Wolfe High School was changed to Deborah Cannon Wolfe Elementary.  

 

In 1997, Deborah Cannon Elementary School changed its configuration once again, this time serving Head Start through sixth grade.

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 This website is supported by Grant Number 04CH01290301 from the Office of Head Start within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of Tuskegee-Macon County Head Start/Early Head Start and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Office of Head Start.

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