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How Trump's plan to make Head Start English-only would hit L.A. classrooms
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· September 24, 2026
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The Trump administration wants to make Head Start English-only, altering learning for two-thirds of California children enrolled in the federal early childhood program. Critics say the plan goes against decades of dual language research.
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Key points Critics say the plan goes against decades of dual language research. The Trump administration wants to make Head Start English-only, altering learning for two-thirds of California children enrolled in the federal early childhood program. More News Today’s briefing Local events
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