Report Indicates Decline in Children's Well-being, Particularly in Education

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Published: 2026-06-09
Category: education
Source: K-12 Dive
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The 2026 Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation highlights a significant deterioration in children's overall well-being from 2019 to 2024. The education sector saw the most pronounced decline, with an increase in young children not attending school. The report also notes rising rates of reading and math deficiencies among 4th and 8th graders, alongside persistent racial disparities.

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