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Celebrating Week of the Young Child, April 11-17

Celebrating Week of the Young Child, April 11-17

by Patrick Turkett | Apr 8, 2026 | Head Start

Every child deserves a strong start. That belief is at the heart of Week of the Young Child, a national celebration recognizing the importance of early childhood education, young children, their families, and the educators who support them every day. At EOAC, this...
More Than A Box Car: How Head Start Builds Stronger Families

More Than A Box Car: How Head Start Builds Stronger Families

by Patrick Turkett | Mar 26, 2026 | Head Start

At EOAC, we believe early childhood education is about more than what happens in the classroom. It’s about building strong families, creating meaningful connections, and supporting the whole child through the strength of their support system. Our 5th Annual Box Car...
From Parent to Professional: Destiny’s Head Start Journey

From Parent to Professional: Destiny’s Head Start Journey

by Patrick Turkett | Mar 24, 2026 | Head Start

At EOAC, we often say that Head Start is about more than early childhood education. It’s about creating opportunities that change the trajectory of entire families. Destiny Williamson’s story is a powerful example of that impact. A Mother Looking for Opportunity When...
Why Early Childhood Education Is One of the Smartest Investments We Can Make

Why Early Childhood Education Is One of the Smartest Investments We Can Make

by Patrick Turkett | Jan 6, 2026 | Head Start

At EOAC, we’ve long known what research continues to confirm: early childhood education delivers one of the highest returns on investment of any public or private investment a community can make. A recent brief from The Perryman Group reinforces this reality,...
Ms. Loyd’s Strength, Her Son’s Growth, and the Power of Partnership

Ms. Loyd’s Strength, Her Son’s Growth, and the Power of Partnership

by Patrick Turkett | Dec 15, 2025 | Head Start

When Ms. Loyd enrolled her son in EOAC Head Start, she was a dedicated full-time working mother doing everything she could to support her family. She hoped to give her son a strong start — and through her determination and collaboration with the Head Start team, that...
Antonianett’s Journey of Resilience, Hope, and the Power of EOAC

Antonianett’s Journey of Resilience, Hope, and the Power of EOAC

by Patrick Turkett | Dec 1, 2025 | EOAC, Head Start

“My name is Antonianett, and I carry two flags in my heart—Mexico and the United States—while I work every day to build a better future for my family. What follows is the road that brought me from borrowed couches and floors to the steps of Baylor University, where...
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