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New Issue Brief on Child Poverty Released
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Rhode Island KIDS COUNT just released its latest Issue Brief - Child Poverty in Rhode Island. The Issue Brief takes an in-depth look at child poverty in Rhode Island's 39 cities and towns, and provides poverty data by age, race, and family structure. The Issue Brief also provides recommendations on how to alleviate poverty among Rhode Island's children.
To read the entire Issue Brief, visit www.rikidscount.org. You also can call 401-351-9400 to request hard copies. |
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Warwick Data in Your Backyard Presentation
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Rhode Island KIDS COUNT held its annual Warwick Data in Your Backyard event at the Warwick Public Library on Wednesday. Sponsored in partnership with the Warwick Coalition to Prevent Child Abuse, the event featured a presentation by Stephanie Geller on the well-being of children in Warwick and a community discussion. Click for the presentation, news release, photo gallery and an article in the Providence Business News. |
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Providence School Superintendent Appears on Rhode Island KIDS COUNT TV Show
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On the latest episode of the Rhode Island KIDS COUNT TV show, Providence School Superintendent Susan F. Lusi sat down with host Elizabeth Burke Bryant, Executive Director of Rhode Island KIDS COUNT, to talk about the state of Providence schools and how the district is working to increase student performance.
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2012 Rhode Island Kids Count Factbook Still Available
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Copies of the 2012 Rhode Island Kids Count Factbook are still available. The annual publication charts improvements and declines in 67 indicators of child well-being in Rhode Island.
To order a copy of the Factbook, download and mail the Order Form or call (401) 351-9400. The cost of the Factbook is $21.40 ($20 plus tax); discounts for bulk purchases are available.
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