As our nation celebrates 250 years, are we keeping our promises to Kansas kids?

By: John Wilson

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 758

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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This week, America celebrates its 250th birthday. But as we honor the beginning of our country, we can’t ignore the realities Kansas families face today. The 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book — released just ahead of this significant milestone — paints a clearer picture of how kids across the country are doing today.

The 2024 data highlighted in the report show Kansas kids are faring well compared to other states, as our overall child …

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