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Biden's plan would raise salaries for Head Start teachers but could leave fewer spots for kids

WASHINGTON (AP) — A new plan from the Biden administration could significantly increase salaries for thousands of low-paid early childhood teachers caring for the country's poorest children but might force some centers to reduce their enrollment.

The Health and Human Services agency's proposed federal rule would require Head Start programs, which are struggling nationwide with staffing shortages, t…

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