(KMAland) — Iowa schools, once considered a model for excellence, have slipped in recent years, according to newly released data from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
The foundation’s Kids Count Data Book ranks all 50 states in four areas affecting children: education, economic well-being, health, and family and community wellness.
Iowa ranked 27th in education, putting it firmly in the middle of the pack. Sean Finn, a policy analyst with Common Good Iowa, said that is a dramatic drop for a state that was once consistently among the nation’s best…