Becoming #TheNewUS: Discussion on Changing Face of Rural America The Aspen Institute will host an Oct. 6 panel on rural America’s changing face and how to support low-income families in these communities. Learn more. Read More
Take It Now: National Workforce Benchmarking Survey The Corporation for a Skilled Workforce invites workforce development organizations to take its Workforce Benchmarking Network survey. Read More
Six-Year Stretch — From 2013 to 2018 — Without Progress on Low Birth-Weight Babies America has one of the highest percentages of babies born at a low birth rate. Read how this statistic varies by a baby's race and ethnicity. Read More
McCarthy Recognizes Key Source of Neighborhood Data Patrick McCarthy discussed the role of data in decision-making, praising the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership for providing reliable research. Read More
Bernalillo County Report Highlights 10 Years of Successful Reform Learn how a New Mexico town reduced its average daily detention population by almost half over a 10-year period, saving taxpayers $5 million. Read More
Craving Opportunity: Baltimore Youth Describe What They Need For a Better Future A new report shares insights from interviews with Baltimore youth about their experiences following the city’s 2015 unrest after Freddie Gray’s death. Read More
Child Poverty Remains Steady in 2012 After Four-Year Rise Child poverty held at 23%; thirty-eight states and D.C. saw rates stay the same or drop from 2011-2012, but most remain above pre-recession levels. Read More
Atlanta Community Investment Fund Seeks 2014 Grant Applicants Through the 2014 Atlanta Community Investment Fund, the Foundation provides small grants to organizations and resident networks. Read More
The Share of Kids in America Fell Faster Than Expected in 2018 Children represent only 22% of the U.S. population — down from 23% in 2017 and 26% in 1990. Read more about the graying of America. Read More
Critical Investments Should Target the First Eight Years of Life, Report Finds Casey’s KIDS COUNT report shows the importance of early investment in child development for future success in language and cognitive skills. Read More
