Rhode Island KIDS COUNT
E-News: Stay in Touch 

Rhode Island KIDS COUNT publishes seven E-News editions, providing timely news, research, and policy information on issues related to child well-being: 

• The Rhode Island KIDS COUNT E-News provides an overview of issues and topics affecting children and families. This is our general interest, and most broadly focused, E-news.

• The Children’s Health Insurance E-News provides updates on topics concerning children's health and health coverage in Rhode Island.

• The Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice E-News provides updates about child welfare and juvenile justice issues in Rhode Island.

• The Early Childhood/Early Learning E-News provides updates early care and education in Rhode Island.

• The Student-Centered Learning E-News provides updates on Student-Centered Learning practices and policies in Rhode Island. To learn more about Student-Centered approaches to learning, please click here.

• The Rhode Island Alliance for College & Career Readiness E-News provides updates on college and career prep, and related topics. The Rhode Island Alliance for College and Career Readiness was developed to raise awareness about the connection between college and career readiness, the success of individual students, and the economic prosperity of our state. The Alliance identifies and advocates for legislative and regulatory changes and budgetary investments needed to increase college and career readiness and access. Connect with the Alliance on Facebook and Twitter!

• Rhode Island Reads: The Campaign for 3rd Grade Reading E-News focuses on issues impacting student attendance and reading proficiency in Rhode Island. To learn more about Rhode Island Reads, please click here.

Please click here to sign up for the E-News edition(s) that best match your interest!

2023 E-News

• Budget Priorities for RI Children & Families — Contact House & Senate Leadership and Your Legislators Today! - May 2023

• The 2023 Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Factbook now available! - May 2023

• Hearing on Wednesday! End Deep Child Poverty in RI with Raising RI Coalition - May 2023
• Speakers Announced for the Factbook Breakfast — join us on May 15! - May 2023
• Rhode Island Strolling Thunder 2023 - April 2023
• Our latest Issue Briefs! - April 2023
• The Factbook Breakfast is back — join us on May 15! - April 2023
• 401 Gives is here again! - March 2023
• 401 Gives, Elizabeth Burke Bryant, and the Factbook Breakfast - March 2023
• Raising RI Kickoff Event - March 2023
• Celebration in Honor of Elizabeth Burke Bryant - February 2023
• Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Budget Analysis - February 2023
• Welcoming Jessica Vega! - January 2023

2022 E-News

• Working Together for Children & Families-Please Support Rhode Island KIDS COUNT - December 2022
• Your Year-End Support for Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Matters - December 2022
• Please Support RI KIDS COUNT’s Work for Equity for Children & Families - December 2022
• Support Rhode Island KIDS COUNT This Holiday Season - December 2022
• Giving Tuesday -- and Transitioning Leadership - November 2022
• Job Announcement, Giving Tuesday! - November 2022
• Register for Celebration of Children's Health 11/21 + New Children's Mental Health Brief - November 2022
• Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Announces Paige Clausius-Parks as Next Executive Director - November 2022
• Please join us in person on November 21! - Celebration of Children's Health - September 2022
• Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Announces Elizabeth Burke Bryant Stepping Down by End of Year - September 2022
• Equity Analysis of School Districts, Overweight & Obesity Publications, and More - September 2022
• The 2022 Factbook and Community Profiles! - June 2022
• Budget Priorities for RI Children & Families — Contact House & Senate Leadership and Your Legislators Today! - June 2022
• Support the RIght from the Start Agenda! - June 2022
• Resources in This Moment of Grief and New Issue Brief - May 2022
• Join us for a Gubernatorial Forum on Friday! - May 2022
• Speakers Announced for the Factbook Virtual Release! - May 2022
• Register today for the Annual Factbook Release! - April 2022
• Thank you! - April 2022
• 401 Gives - March 2022
• New publications on racial & ethnic disparities, housing instability & homelessness - February 2022
   

2021 E-News

• Working Together for Rhode Island's Children - December 2021
• Please join us on November 22nd for Celebration of Children's Health - October 2021
• Welcoming our newest Policy Analyst - child welfare & juvenile justice - September 2021
• Recommendations & resources as we head back to the classroom - August 2021
• Selected laws and budget appropriations affecting children  - July 2021
• Position Opening, new publications, and event recordings to share - July 2021
• A fond farewell and a warm welcome - July 2021
• Updating our mission statement - June 2021
• Budget priorities for RI children & families -- Contact your legislators today! - June 2021
• In support of the RIght from the Start agenda - June 2021
• The 2021 Factbook, Community Profiles, and more - June 2021
• Register today for the annual Factbook release! - April 2021
• Special Edition: Analysis of Governor’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Budget - March 2021
• Proud to be in the 401 — #401Gives - March 2021
• Legislative Wrap-Up, child hunger, pandemic pain points - February 2021

2020 E-News

Rhode Island KIDS COUNT E-News

• Please take a moment - December 2020
• Working together for Rhode Island's children - December 2020
• A look back at an unprecedented year - December 2020
• KIDS COUNT celebration of children's health on 11/16 - October 2020
• New student-centered learning report, new Census data on health coverage & poverty - September 2020
• The 2020 Census - An accurate count is critical - September 2020
• EQUITY: Our statement & schools reopening analysis - August 2020
• Rhode Island KIDS COUNT stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter - June 2020
• Join Us! A virtual advocacy day for Rhode Island's kids - May 2020
• The 2020 Factbook is now available! - April 2020
• Proud to be in the 401 — 401 Gives - March 2020
• A Message to Our Partners - COVID19 - March 2020
• UPDATE: Factbook Breakfast Canceled - Prioritizing Public Health - March 2020
• Register today for the Annual Factbook Breakfast! - March 2020
• Kickoff Event: RIght from the Start Campaign - February 2020
• Special Edition: Analysis of Governor’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget - February 2020

RI Alliance for College & Career Readiness E-News

• The Impact of COVID-19 on High School Seniors, FAFSA Completion and COVID-19, and More - April 2020
• Community Day - Providence Public Schools, Top FAFSA Completion Improvement, and More - March 2020

Health E-News

• New Policy Brief on Childhood Overweight and Obesity, Supporting Access to Doula Coverage, and More! - May 2020

Child Welfare/Juvenile Justice E-news

• New Child Welfare Fact Sheets, Supporting Kinship Foster Families, and More - July 2020
   

2019 E-News

Rhode Island KIDS COUNT E-News

• Please Take A Moment - December 2019
• Join Us! Celebrating Young Children Luncheon - December 2019 
• Working Together for Rhode Island's Children - December 2019
• Policy Analyst Position Opening, Health Luncheon, and More - December 2019
• Save the Date! KIDS COUNT Health Luncheon 11/25 - September 2019
• 2019 Legislative Wrap-Up Now Available! - July 2019
• Welcoming Kaitlyn Camacho-Orona to Rhode Island KIDS COUNT - June 2019
• Deadline Extended for Policy Analyst Job Posting, School Meals, and More - May 2019
• The 2019 Factbook is now available! - April 2019
• Register today for the 25th Annual Factbook Breakfast! - March 2019
• Special Edition: Analysis of Governor’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2020 Budget - March 2019
• Welcoming Paige Clausius-Parks, 25th Annual Factbook Breakfast on April 8 - February 2019
• A Look Back at 2018 - Our Publications - January 2019

Student-Centered Learning E-News

• New Student-Centered Learning Reports, Elevating Student Voice in Education, and More - October 2019
• Prepare RI Ambassador Application, Upcoming Student-Centered Learning Events - May 2019
• XQ+RI: Rhode Island’s XQ Challenge, FY 2020 Budget Analysis, and more - March 2019

RI Alliance for College & Career Readiness E-News

• Advising Undocumented Students in Rhode Island for College Access, New Reports on Equitable Access to College and Career Readiness Opportunities, and More - October 2019 
• Legislative Wrap-Up, Rhode Island Promise Enrollment Days at CCRI, and More - August 2019

Child Welfare/Juvenile Justice E-News

• New Child Welfare Fact Sheets! - June 2019

Early Childhood/Early Learning E-News

• New Early Learning Fact Sheets - October 2019

Health E-News

• KIDS COUNT Health Luncheon 11/25 - October 2019
   

2018 E-News

Rhode Island KIDS COUNT E-News

• 12/3/18 - Job Posting: Senior Policy Analyst Education and Economic Well-Being
• 11/27/18 - Support Rhode Island KIDS COUNT on Giving Tuesday!
• 11/26/18 - Stephanie Geller selected as Deputy Director of Rhode Island KIDS COUNT
• 10/16/18 - Rhode Island KIDS COUNT pleased to be a partner for the United Way of Rhode Island's Meet & Greet Candidates for Governor - Register now!
• 10/10/18 - Deputy Director Position Opening, Celebration of Children's Health Luncheon, and New Publications
• 8/27/18 - 2018 Legislative Wrap-Up Now Available!
• 7/18/18 - RI Ranks 19th in US for Child Well-Being, New KIDS COUNT Publications
• 3/26/18 - Factbook Breakfast, Think Babies Rhode Island, Census 2020 Opportunity & More
• 2/26/18 - Register today for the Factbook Breakfast!
• 2/9/18 - Special Edition: Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Analysis
• 1/11/18 - Welcoming Devan Quinn to KIDS COUNT, 9 Million Children Left Hanging as CHIP Remains Unfunded, & More

Rhode Island Reads E-News

• 12/20/18 - Winter Books for Children, RI Reads Partner Summit, Research on Teaching (PK - Grade 3), and More
• 10/4/18 - Great Books for Beginning Readers, Policy Round Up, Book Festival, and More
• 6/13/18 - Summer Reading for Children, Pre-K Registration, New KIDS COUNT Issue Brief, and More
• 5/2/18 - RI Reads to Young Children, Advocacy Agenda, and More
• 2/8/18 - 2018 Preview + 2017 in Review

Student-Centered Learning E-News

• 11/30/18 - New Publications! Higher Education and Business Leader Perspectives on Preparing Students for College and Career
• 10/5/18 - Student-Centered Learning Video Series, New Policy Report, and More
• 8/2/18 - Register for Release of 'Policies Supporting Student-Centered Learning in RI', SCL Podcast, and More
• 4/3/18 - State of Education Address, RI State Champion Award, and More

Health E-News

• 12/20/18 - Trends in Youth Tobacco Use - New Health Fact Sheet Series, Annual Celebration of Children's Health Luncheon
• Register Today! Our Annual Celebration of Children's Health Luncheon
• 2017 E-News

Rhode Island KIDS COUNT E-News

• 12/28/17 - A Look Back at 2017 - Our Publications!
• 11/17/17 - Policy Analyst Opening
• 9/6/17 - Welcome back to school!
• 8/8/17 - 2017 Budget and Legislative Highlights
• 7/20/17 - Rhode Island KIDS COUNT pleased to announce that Jessy Donaldson will join us as our new Deputy Director
• 5/31/17 - Deputy Director Opening 
• 4/13/17 - Now Available: The 2017 Rhode Island Kids Count Factbook!
• 3/20/17 - Register today for the Factbook Breakfast!
• 2/7/17 - Special Edition: Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Analysis

Child Welfare/Juvenile Justice E-News

• 11/21/17 - New Issue Brief, Child Welfare Fact Sheet, and More
• 5/18/17 - New KIDS COUNT Issue Brief: Children of Incarcerated Parents in RI, Deputy Director Opening, & More
• 1/13/17 - New Child Welfare Fact Sheet, Issue Brief, & More

Children's Health Insurance E-News

• 11/27/17 - Policy Analyst Opening, Celebration of Children's Health, and More
• 10/17/17 - Urgent Ongoing Advocacy Needed on CHIP, New Tobacco Issue Brief, Age 1 Dental Champions, and More
• 9/27/17 - Register Today! Our Annual Celebration of Children's Health Luncheon
• 6/13/17 - Smilestones, Medicaid Updates, & More
• 4/6/17 - New Policy Brief on Physical Activity, New Campaign for Healthy Smiles
• 2/27/17 - RI Children & the ACA, Children's Dental Health Month, & More
• 1/12/17 - New Bullying Issue Brief, Info on Health Coverage Open Enrollment, & More

Student-Centered Learning E-News

• 9/29/17 - Spotlight on Student-Centered Learning, ILPs, & More
• 6/23/17 - Opportunity to Comment on Rhode Island's ESSA State Plan & More
• 3/29/17 - New Graduation Issue Brief, Blended Learning Conference & More
• 2/2/17 - New Student-Centered Learning Fact Sheet, RI Teaching Policy Fellowship & More

RI Reads: The Campaign for 3rd Grade Reading

• 11/21/17 - Books about Families for Children, Sharing the Joy of Reading on Social, and More
• 11/17/17 - Sharing the Joy of Reading - Join Us!
• 9/25/17 - Back to School Books for Young Children, Get Your Flu Shot! & More
• 7/7/17 - Summer Learning: Event on 7/13, Opportunities in RI & More!
• 5/24/17 - Afterschool Day May 25, State Pre-K/Head Start Registration Open & More
• 2/22/17 - New Name + Website, Governor's Goal & More

2016 E-News

Rhode Island KIDS COUNT E-News

• 12/28/16 - A Look Back at 2016 - Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Data & Publications!
• 11/29/16 - #GivingTuesday!
• 10/11/16 - Register today for Our Annual Celebration of Children's Health Luncheon!
• 9/9/16 - Back to School!
• 7/18/16 - 2016 Legislative Wrap-Up Now Available!
• 6/29/16 - State Pre-K Lottery Deadline is Friday, July 1st - Help spread the word!
• 6/23/16 - The National KIDS COUNT Data Book and Data Center - Valuable Tools for Advocates, Educators, and Community Leaders!
• 6/10/16 - Registration Now Open for State Pre-K and Head Start
• 4/28/16 - National Report on Parental Incarceration, Lecture on Youth and Gun Violence, and More
• 4/14/16 - Now Available: The 2016 Rhode Island Kids Count Factbook
• 3/29/16 - Registration Deadline Extended - 2016 Factbook Breakfast!
• 3/24/16 - Save the Date! Annual Lipsitt-Duchin Lecture, May 4 - Youth and Gun Violence: Strategies for Prevention
• 3/21/16 - Register today for the 2016 Factbook Breakfast!
• 2/12/16 - Special Budget Edition FY 2017

Child Welfare/Juvenile Justice E-News

• 10/12/16 - Updated Child Welfare Fact Sheet, new Issue Brief on Early Education Financing, and More
• 7/27/16 - Welcome Our New Policy Analyst!, Legislative Wrap-Up, and More
• 5/3/16 - Youth and Gun Violence Lecture, Policy Analyst Opening, and More

Children's Health Insurance E-News

• 11/16/16 - Celebration of Children's Health Luncheon, Open Enrollment Info, and More
• 9/15/16 - New Health Insurance Data, Register for the Celebration of Children's Health Luncheon and More
• 5/2/16 -  Lecture on Youth and Gun Violence, 2016 Factbook, and More
• 1/28/16 - New Policy Brief on Physical Activity, Open Enrollment info, and More
• 1/14/16 - Open Enrollment Info, Free Health Coverage Webinar, and More

Early Childhood/Early Learning E-News

• 5/24/16 - Early Learning Summit, State Pre-K/Head Start Registration Open, and More
• 2/22/16 - Governor's Budget, Upcoming Child Care Mailing, and More

Student-Centered Learning E-News

• 11/30/16 - New Student-Centered Learning Fact Sheet, Competence-Based Video, and More
• 8/22/16 - New Student-Centered Learning Fact Sheet, Comment on Revised School Regs, and More
• 7/11/16 - Opportunity to Comment on Revised Secondary School Regulations, New Student-Centered Learning Report, and More
• 3/7/16 - New Student Centered Learning E-News from Rhode Island KIDS COUNT!

RI Campaign for Grade-Level Reading E-News

• 9/20/16 - Back to School! - RI Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
• 7/13/16 - Summer Learning Day, Tools to Reduce Summer Learning Loss, and More

Rhode Island KIDS COUNT E-News

Children’s Health Insurance E-News

Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice E-News

Early Childhood/Early Learning E-News