Annie E. Casey Foundation

Starting with quality data, Mississippi KIDS COUNT works to improve child well-being

September 25, 2014

For the 24th time in 25 years, Mississippi finished last in the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s index of 16 child well-being indicators. The director of Mississippi KIDS COUNT provides an explanation of the rankings.

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Report: Mississippi children continue to lack needed resources

May 2, 2014

Children in Mississippi are falling further behind the rest of the nation?s children in vital areas such as education and health, according to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

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Rethinking the Week, March 29 ? April 4

April 4, 2014

Here?s what we thought about this week, the 10,243rd in Mississippi state history.

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