The Pandemic's Toll: Only 1 in 4 Eighth-Graders Proficient in Math in 2022 Just 25% of eighth graders scored proficient in math in 2022. Read how the pandemic has impacted this important academic benchmark. Read More
Unsafe Communities a Reality for Millions of U.S. Kids In 2015-2016, 6% of children — 4.4 million kids total — lived in communities felt unsafe by their parents. Read More
Understanding Young Worker Motivations During the Great Resignation A new study looks at the mass exodus of young service sector workers and the factors fueling this change. Read the results. Read More
PAYA Gives Nearly $3 Million to Expand Youth Apprenticeships The Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) has awarded nearly $3 million to support 17 partners across the country that will expand high-quality apprenticeship programs for young adults. Read More
Legal Considerations for Successful Youth Diversion Programs A tool kit from UCLA Law helps jurisdictions address legal issues when implementing youth diversion programs. Download it today. Read More
Helping Students in Foster Care Stay in School Despite progress, Casey still advocates for school stability, as frequent moves hurt achievement. Foster children deserve better. Read More
Leadership Development Video: The Results Count Path to Equity The Casey Foundation released a one-hour video on four Results Count skills that help leaders achieve better and more equitable results. Learn more. Read More
Educating Tenants in Fulton County, Georgia, About Eviction Defense A new resource, funded in part by the Casey Foundation, helps tenants in Fulton County, Georgia, better understand the eviction process. Read More
Training Family Child Care Providers in Baltimore A new program in Baltimore provides training and resources to help individuals open family child care centers. Learn about this initiative. Read More
Family Spirit To Expand Home-Visiting Program Designed by and for Indigenous Families A LEGO Foundation grant will allow a home-visiting program that uses culturally informed practices for Indigenous families to expand. Read More
