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How I2D2 works - Communications and Outreach I2D2 works to create "data dialogue" to help bridge the gap between data analysis and stakeholders by stripping away unnecessary and isolating research language. i2d2.iastate.edu/communications… #integrateddata #partnership #datadialogue

#FridayFact - In the 2022 IA Family survey, mental health was the most commonly used service by families. While mental health use increased since 2019 for higher-income families (from 25% to 34%), it decreased for low-income families (from 47% to 39%). tinyurl.com/5b8yvdwz

I2D2’s interactive “IA Data Drive” dashboard is here to empower decision-makers with accessible data in an easy-to-use format. What in the past may have been visits to 15 different websites is now just a click away – i2d2.shinyapps.io/I2D2_Dashboard/

Check out the September I2D2 Impact Newsletter for updates on the Early Childhood Iowa Longitudinal Study and the Iowa Early Childhood Workforce Study ---> conta.cc/3qrcQKl

I2D2 is pleased to have released a number of new reports and data briefs. See the ECI Family Survey report, updates on the Early Childhood Iowa Longitudinal Study, and an analysis on the impact of birthing unit closures on our publications page --> i2d2.iastate.edu/publications/

#FridayFact - Compared to children participating in a half-day Head Start program, Head Start children with dual enrollment in Statewide Voluntary Preschool programs had 49% higher literacy and 39% higher math scores. i2d2.iastate.edu/wp-content/upl…

I2D2 is hiring! A strong candidate will have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to understand/communicate within technical discussions, and a willingness to jump in and learn new skills. tinyurl.com/msbumwkf #hiring #job #programassistant #data

#FridayFact - Black children, children born to teen moms or mothers will low education, or families below the FPL were more likely to be enrolled for fewer months in Head Start programs in Iowa. tinyurl.com/2u5ac3dz #headstart #acf #integrateddata #earlychildhood

The team members at I2D2 have been working hard producing research that can be used to inform decision-making. See a full list of our presentations and publications here: i2d2.iastate.edu/publications/

I2D2 has released new technical report, presented at the National Conference of State Legislatures, and been awarded a competitive federal grant. See all of the news here --> conta.cc/3g6m9gI #integrateddata #humansciences #earlychildhood

#FridayFact - In a recent longitudinal study of Iowa children, rural children experienced more individual & cumulative risks at birth than urban children. However, children living in rural areas were more likely to have a public preschool experience. tinyurl.com/2hrpa2d2

I2D2’s interactive “IA Data Drive” dashboard is here to empower decision-makers with accessible data in an easy-to-use format. Early childhood trends, local vs. state data comparisons, and more! i2d2.shinyapps.io/I2D2_Dashboard/

#FridayFact- An analysis of how birthing unit closures may impact families found that, the year before a unit closed, birthing parents receiving WIC/Medicaid were less likely to have inadequate prenatal care compared to those who gave birth @ other times tinyurl.com/yrs22st3

I2D2 is a diverse team of stakeholders who work to transform data into action to support Iowa children and families. See how it all works in this video! youtu.be/xpXUygmyfco #DataScience #IntegratedData #EarlyChildhood

#FridayFact - In IA, Hispanic families reported using mental health services less often than non-Hispanic families (20% vs. 32%). See the data brief on Family Access to Mental Health from the 2022 ECI Statewide Family Survey. tinyurl.com/2h93u4mx #mentalhealth #earlychildhood

I2D2 relies on a strong foundation of trust and partnership with our state stakeholders. See the Governance Structures brief to learn about how we maintain this relationship to support collaborative decision-making. i2d2.iastate.edu/wp-content/upl… #integrateddata #databrief #governance

#FridayFact - Iowa Working Parents lose, on average, $3,350 in annual earnings due to the child care shortage. Read the full data brief on the cost of Iowa's child care crisis here - i2d2.iastate.edu/wp-content/upl… #childcarecrisis #earlychildhood

I2D2 has released another data brief from the Early Childhood Iowa Longitudinal Study. This brief includes an analysis of children in half day Head Start programs vs full day Head Start combined with Statewide Voluntary Preschool. See the results here -> tinyurl.com/mr3nj5s9

#FridayFact - Children born to mothers with less than a high school education have more than 1.5x the rate of inadequate prenatal care in comparison to those who graduated from high school. See thedata brief here tinyurl.com/2dh36atd #homevisiting #prenatalcare #integrateddata