07/13/2010 (People Port) Preterm births have declined again. Eighth Grader's Math and Reading scores increased, as did the number of children not working or in school. Births to Adolescents declined. More Children had health insurance, as one would expect in this economic decline, secure parental employment is down, poverty and food insecurity are up.
A federal inter-agency working group, published their report, America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being. The numbers represent the most recent available to the twenty-two participating federal agencies.
The report is designed to inform policy makers, providers, and the public. The report is available on line. Visit Childstats.gov
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