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Migration Stories

While Communities Count presents a lot of data about disparities, we often miss opportunities to look at the historical and cultural underpinnings of those disparities.

EquityLouise CarterMarch 31, 2017Communities Count, Isabel Wilkerson, Jacob Lawrence, John Lewis, King County, migration, Migration Series, Northwest African American Museum, Seattle Art Museum, Warmth of Other Suns, Wing Luke Museum, Equity

Pediatricians Urged To Tackle Poverty Head-On

For the first time ever, The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued a policy statement on poverty.

Children, Income, HealthLouise CarterMarch 31, 2016Best Starts for Kids, child poverty, American Academy of Pediatrics, Communities Count, Communities of Opportunity, health, King County, policy student homelessness, child poverty; American Academy of Pediatrics, policy, student homelessness

Free Books Reverse Summer Reading Loss

Summer vacation is a time for beaches, biking, and corn on the cob. For 8 in 10 children from low-income families, however, it’s also a time for losing ground in reading proficiency.

Children, EducationLouise CarterJune 3, 2015Communities Count, King County, Reach Out and Read, Reading Is Fundamental, STEAM, summer reading, Education, Children

Best Starts for Kids: Focus on Prevention

In his annual State of the County address, King County Executive Dow Constantine introduced Best Starts for Kids, a 6-year, levy-funded project that, if approved by voters, will implement proven and promising strategies to help children reach their full potential.

Children, Equity, CommunityLouise CarterApril 27, 2015Equity, Children, Community, Best Starts for Kids, Communities Count, inequality, King County Executive Dow Constantine, top 1 percent

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