Missouri kids continue to lag in health, education - The Examiner

Missouri kids continue to lag in health, education - The Examiner

By Clara Bates Missouri Independent Missouri ranked in the bottom third of all states for children’s health, according to a report released Monday — due… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Missouri kids continue to lag in health, education appeared first on The Examiner.

Missouri and Kansas have fewer kids living in poverty, but more are struggling in school

The annual child wellness report Kids Count found child poverty has improved in Kansas and Missouri compared to the years before the pandemic.

New report shows Missouri gains in poverty, struggles in education

Missouri has been ranked 27th in the nation in the 2024 Kids Count Data Book, an annual report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation that evaluates child well-being across four categories: economic stability, education, health, and family and community context. The report indicated improvement in Missouri’s economic indicators, as the state’s child poverty rate fell […] The post New report shows Missouri gains in poverty, struggles in education app…