2024 KIDS COUNT Data Book
KIDS COUNT® (LA INFANCIA CUENTA™) is a national network, coordinated by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, that provides legislators, public read more
Maryland Ranks 22st Nationally in Measures of Child Well-Being As Students Test Scores Drop Amid Rise in Chronic Absenteeism
Maryland children, particularly those living in poverty and children of color, are facing significant challenges, which prior to the COVID-19 read more
One-Third of Students Chronically Absent as Test Scores Drop: Maryland Ranks 22nd in 2024 KIDS COUNT Data Book
50-State Data Show Academic Outcomes, Absence are Linked to Poverty, Trauma; Policymakers Must Act to Promote Kids’ Future Success, Annie read more
Maryland Among States With a High Undercount of Children Ages 0-4 in Last Census
Not accurately counting the number of people living in a certain jurisdiction during the decennial census can have far-reaching implications, read more
Looking Ahead: Building Up Maryland’s Safety Net After Modest Changes This Year
The 2024 legislative session saw Maryland lawmakers struggle to balance the need for improved social safety nets and economic well-being read more
Improved Eligibility Method Leads to Sharp Increase in Students Qualifying for Free School Meals
State budget documents revealed a sharp increase in the number of public school students qualifying for free and reduced-price school read more
Drops in Reading and Math Scores Emphasize the Need to Continue Maryland’s Commitment to a Good Education for Every Child
As the first standardized test scores reported since the start of the COVID pandemic show more Maryland students struggling with read more
Maryland Must Commit to Providing Safety and Stability for All Children in Foster Care
When children are facing a crisis, it is critical that Maryland’s foster care programs provide them with stable, safe and read more
Family Income Support Policies Are Especially Important in Maryland
Recent Census Bureau data demonstrate that it is possible to reduce poverty and prevent hardship through government action—support that is read more
Romney Child Tax Credit Plan Would Leave Many Maryland Families Worse Off
The federal child tax credit (CTC) improves quality of life for millions of children across the United States, and expansions read more
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