The 22nd edition of the Kids Count in Nebraska Report continues to offer a visually-oriented look that brings data to life and makes finding information quick and easy. This year’s report also incorporates a few changes to help us tell the whole story of Nebraska’s kids....
Health Care in 2015
Good health and access to quality affordable health care is important for everyone, but it’s even more important for kids. This is because our health during critical developmental years can have consequences that last into adulthood. When health or developmental issues aren’t identified early, they can become more challenging and…...
A New Legislative Session
At the start of Nebraska’s 104th Legislature, new senators will be sworn in, committee chairs will be elected, and the legislative process will begin. We will be tracking introduced bills containing issues important to children and families. To find out who your Senator is or track the progress of particular…...
Race Matters in Educational Opportunity
The “Opportunity Gap” in education continues to be pervasive and difficult to address in Nebraska. As shown in our 2013 Kids Count, Black and Hispanic children have lower levels of proficiency in both Math and Reading compared to their White counterparts. Although most of us are aware of these discrepancies,…...
Race Matters in Economic Opportunity
In order for our state to have a strong economic future, we need to ensure that all our children grow up with the resources and skills they need to become productive working adults. Unfortunately for some kids, their future prosperity is challenged by the financial circumstances of their parents and…...
