Arkansas ranks 45th in childhood well-being

By Daniel Caruth

Published June 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM CDT

The Annie E. Casey Foundation released the 2025 Kids Count Data Book last week. The annual survey measures how students across the nation perform in four key areas, including economic well-being, education, health, and family and community factors. Lisa Lawson, president and CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, spoke with Ozarks at Large's Daniel Caruth about the report.

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