Ending Poverty Matters for Wisconsin’s Future

by Kids Forward | December 26, 2013

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We reported earlier in the year the results from the Annie E. Casey KIDS COUNT annual review of the well-being of children that Wisconsin, although having a lower child poverty rate than the national average, was slipping in comparison to other states.

A more recent release from the “Half in 10” campaign has Wisconsin ranking 18th, not quite 3% better than the national average. Interestingly, Wisconsin ranks 2nd in high school graduation (which is also one of the key KDIS COUNT measures) but only 37th in terms of Higher Education Attainment.

For a more detailed look at child poverty in Wisconsin, you can get to our recently released report or get more local details on the KIDS COUNT Data Center’s interactive site.

Jim Moeser

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