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Dear John,


For Head Start programs, proposed restrictions on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), along with workforce reductions and office closures within the Office of Head Start, have created widespread disruption and uncertainty across the country. Join Together for Head Start for a webinar unpacking a new federal court ruling that Issued a preliminary injunction regarding both the DEI Ban and the mass layoffs and office closures.

📢 Webinar:
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Head Start Litigation Update: What the New Federal Ruling Means for DEI and Workforce Cuts

📅 Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

⏰ Time: 2:00–3:00 p.m. CT / 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET


During this session, you’ll hear directly from the legal advocates who led this effort—along with plaintiffs who stepped forward to help protect Head Start programs nationwide.

Speakers include:

- Katie Hamm, Visiting Professor, Erikson Institute – Facilitator
- Jennesa Calvo-Friedman, Staff Attorney, ACLU Women's Rights Project  – Speaker
- Joel Ryan, Executive Director, Washington State Association of Head Start and ECEAP – Speaker
- Lauri Morrison-Frichtl, Executive Director, Illinois Head Start Association – Speaker
- Ming-Qi Chu, Deputy Director, ACLU Women’s Rights Project – Speaker This webinar is designed for Head Start grantees, early childhood advocates, and partners seeking clarity on how this ruling affects DEIA efforts, workforce stability, and program operations.


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Watch recordings of previous webinars in the Together for Head Start series to stay informed on key policy and legal developments affecting Head Start.


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