Focusing on trends since 2007 , which marked the beginning of the Great Recession and a key turning point for many U . S . families and children , updated data suggests that economic conditions affecting U . S . girls have not recovered .
The report focused on four key indicators :
1 . Demographics 2 . Economic , physical , and emotional health 3 . Extracurricular and out-ofschool activities 4 . Education
Key findings suggest that girls ’ educational achievement and extracurricular activity engagement has improved over the last decade .
Compared to 10 years ago , more school-age girls are conducting volunteer work on a regular basis , but there are stark differences at income levels : girls in lower socioeconomic families have lower levels of extracurricular participation - activities proven to contribute to girls ’ positive development .
In Florida , 26 % of girls ages 12-17 are not involved in any
Focusing on trends since 2007 , which marked the beginning of the Great Recession and a key turning point for many U . S . families and children , updated data suggests that economic conditions affecting U . S . girls have not recovered .
The report focused on four key indicators :
1 . Demographics 2 . Economic , physical , and emotional health 3 . Extracurricular and out-ofschool activities 4 . Education
Key findings suggest that girls ’ educational achievement and extracurricular activity engagement has improved over the last decade .
Compared to 10 years ago , more school-age girls are conducting volunteer work on a regular basis , but there are stark differences at income levels : girls in lower socioeconomic families have lower levels of extracurricular participation - activities proven to contribute to girls ’ positive development .
In Florida , 26 % of girls ages 12-17 are not involved in any