How Are America’s Kids Doing? A New Report Offers Answers

aired; June 9, 2026 Listen to the podcas to hear the full conversation. On a recent episode of The Spark, we spoke with Lisa Lawson, president and CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, about the findings of the 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book and what the report reveals about the well-being of children across the United States. The annual report examines a wide range of indicators affecting children’s lives, including education, health, economic security, and family and community factors. Laws...