In 2001 Congress passed the "No Child Left Behind Act," the Bush Administration's Education Reform Bill. This Act drew attention to the need for young children to be given the opportunity to learn fundamental skills that will prepare them for success in school. The "Good Start, Grow Smart" ("GSGS") Initiative was introduced by the Bush Administration in April 2002 as the next step in education reform. The goal of the Initiative is to ensure that young children are equipped with the skills they will need to start school ready to learn. The Initiative focuses on strengthening Head Start; partnering with States to improve early learning; and providing parents, teachers, and caregivers with information on early learning. The Child Care Bureau's approach to working with Tribes on "Good Start, Grow Smart" has been an intentionally slower process to ensure that tribal differences (such as size, geography, culture and language) are taken into account. Through discussion groups and conference sessions, the Child Care Bureau is encouraging input from Tribes on the best ways to adapt "Good Start, Grow Smart" in tribal communities. This document discusses this topic and offers helpful information in the following sections: (1) Early Childhood Education Reform Timeline; (2) "Good Start, Grow Smart" Summary; (3) Frequently Asked Questions; and (4) State Contact Information. [This publication was prepared by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services/Administration for Children and Families Child Care Bureau.]