Head Start students can access learning at home in July

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Head Start students can access learning at home in July

To help our youngest students continue learning, the MPS Head Start program is now offering summer activities available at home. For the month of July, families can help their children learn through Google Classroom. Children ages 3 and 4 who were enrolled in Head Start in spring will have access. The program is available July... [Read More]

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