Students Who Don’t Read Well in Third Grade Are More Likely to Drop Out or Fail to Finish High School Students who don’t read proficiently by third grade are four times more likely to leave high school without a diploma than proficient readers. Read More
Financial Literacy for Youth Financial literacy is key to helping young people achieve financial security. Learn the skills, knowledge and tools needed to manage money effectively. Read More
Child Food Insecurity in America Learn about child hunger statistics in the United States with AECF. Explore how food insecurity and hunger affect child development and overall health. Read More
Spotlight on Youth Mentoring January is National Mentoring Month. Get the latest statistics on mentoring and its powerful benefits to youth. Read More
What Is Kinship Care? More than 2.7 million U.S. kids live in kinship care — when relatives raise children whose parents no longer can. Explore resources on kinship care. Read More
Creating a Sense of Belonging This post explores the idea of advancing equity in the places we live, work and play — so that every young person feels both welcome and included. Read More
Racial Inequality in Education Explore how race impacts education opportunities, understand challenges and discover solutions for equity in school and education. Learn more today. Read More
The Impact of the High Cost of Child Care Learn about how the high cost of child care hurts families and the economy. Explore the obstacles created by inaccessible and unaffordable child care. Read More
The Impact of Social Media and Technology on Gen Alpha Explore how social media shapes the development, behavior and well-being of Generation Alpha and its lasting impact on their lives and interactions. Read More
What the Data Say About Race, Ethnicity and American Youth This report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation explores racial and ethnic disparities among children using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Read More
