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National Data Book

New Data Rankings Show VT Policies Working for Children

Published July 27, 2010

Vermont ranks third nationally in overall child health and well-being in the 2010 KIDS COUNT Data Book, the 21st annual state-by-state study on the well-being of America’s children, published by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.  Vermont ranks in the top…

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KIDS COUNT Special Report on Reading Proficiency

Published May 18, 2010

Reading proficiency by the end of third grade is a critical benchmark in a child’s educational development. Millions of American children reach fourth grade without learning to read proficiently. On May 18th, 2010 the Annie E. Casey Foundation released a KIDS COUNT Special Report, Early Warning! Why Reading by the End of Third Grade Matters.

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How Are the Children? – New Data Released on Child Well-Being

Published July 28, 2009

The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released it’s 20th annual KIDS COUNT Data Book, a national and state-by-state report that includes key measures and statistical trends on the condition of America’s children and families.

Along with the 2009 Data Book is…

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2008 National KIDS COUNT Data Book

Published June 12, 2008

Annie E. Casey Foundation releases 2008 KIDS COUNT Data Book: State Profiles of Child Well-Being.

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