Kids Count: Maryland sees child well-being gains, struggles in education since COVID

Maryland made slight gains in measures of childhood well-being since the pandemic, but continued to struggle in education, according to the latest Kids Count report, which scored states on their performance for the first time in addition to ranking them.

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: June 9, 2026

Words: 1,232

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

The economic welfare of Maryland’s kids has been relatively stable in recent years, with measures like childhood poverty staying level from 2023 to 2024, according to a new national report.

But Maryland still fell from 10th place among states to 18th in the newest edition of the annual Kids Count data book, as other states improved faster.

That disparity is why the report, released Monday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, includes a new …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us