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Will children in your state get the support they need? It depends on the 2020 census

  • Written by Heather L. Hanna, Assistant Research Professor and Research Fellow at Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University
Will children in your state get the support they need? It depends on the 2020 censusThe U.S. Census struggles to accurately count the number of children under 5.Syda Productions/shutterstock.com

The first three years of a child’s life are the most crucial for brain development. In fact, children raised in poverty have less brain tissue compared to their counterparts.

The U.S. has educational and social programs that can help...

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