NBCDI Publications
For over 50 years, NBCDI has been researching and developing resources on issues related to the unique attributes and needs of Black children, birth through age 8. Explore key publications below.
State of the Black Child Report Cards
State Report Card
Texas
Policy Recommendations
- End Suspensions and Expulsions for All Young Children
- Improve Health and Wellness for Black Children
- Increase Access to High-Quality Early Childhood Education
- Improve Maternal Health Outcomes
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State Report Card
Washington
Policy Recommendations
- Increase Access to Early Childhood Education for Black Children
- Increase Financial Support for ECE Programs
- Ensure Teacher Diversity
- Support Positive Discipline and End Suspensions/Expulsions
- Eliminate the Racial Achievement Gap by Equipping Educators
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State Report Card
Georgia
Policy Recommendations
- Support Positive Discipline and End Suspensions/Expulsions
- Increase Access to High-Quality Early Childhood Education
- Ensure Teacher Diversity and Representation
- Improve Maternal Health Outcomes
- Equip Educators to Partner Meaningfully with Black Parents
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State Report Card
Ohio
Policy Recommendations
- Address High Rates of Infant and Maternal Mortality
- Protect Black Children from Lead-Exposure
- Increase Access to High-Quality Early Childhood Education
- Eliminate the Racial Achievement Gap by Equipping Educators
- Support Positive Discipline and End Suspensions/Expulsions
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