The Annie Casey Foundation Report, KIDS COUNT Data Book, provides an informative and disturbing summary of the progress we are making as a nation in ensuring that our most precious resource has a bright future. Trends by states are provided for Overall Well-Being, Economic Well-Being, Education, Health and Family-Community. Indiana ranks 30th in the nation for Overall Well-Being of Children. This document is a must read for all advocates, politicians and policy makers.
Family income is now more highly correlated with college completion than with academic ability. In other words, low- performing, high-income kids are more likely to obtain a college degree than high-performing, low-income kids.
Family income is now more highly correlated with college completion than with academic ability. In other words, low- performing, high-income kids are more likely to obtain a college degree than high-performing, low-income kids.