How the Central Arkansas Library System Stepped Up to Ensure Kids Didn’t Go Hungry During the Pandemic

In mid-March, 2020, it became clear that Arkansas schools were going to close before spring break and likely remain closed after spring break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was […]

Combating Racial Inequity Requires Bold and Intentional Changes

Editor’s note: The 2021 KIDS COUNT® Data Book is a 50-state report of recent household data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzing how families have fared between the […]

Juneteenth National Independence Day: A First Step, But Not the Last

As I write this, President Biden has just signed a bill to make Juneteenth the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was added in 1983. This […]