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The State of Childhood in Rural America: Well-Being, Challenges and Opportunities

Description
Reports on the well-being of rural children, including their educational performance, poverty, household spending, and food insecurity. Discusses how state and federal policy can support the well-being of rural children and families.
Author(s)
Anita I. Drever, Beth A. Eagleton, Denali A. Drake, Jonathan J. Sury
Date
09/2026
Organization
Save the Children
Tagged as
Children and youth · Educational attainment · Food security and nutrition · Policy · Poverty · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data