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Iowa's Growth Areas and Setbacks Highlight Education and Poverty
A national context snapshot shows Iowa ranking sixth in economic well being but facing declines in reading and math proficiency. High school graduation remains high at 90 percent, yet fourth graders and eighth graders show large gaps in reading and math. Preschool participation lags pre pandemic, while teen births fall and child deaths drop. Rising housing costs are middle-income but poverty among children rose 8 percent from 2019 to 2023. Governor Reynolds expands math education with a new statewide plan and screeners. Discher urges focus on family stability and policies to raise wages and support caregivers to boost child well being and future workforce potential.
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