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Healthy and Ready to Learn: National and State Data on 3-, 4-, and 5-Year-Olds - FAQ
Katherine Paschall
Elizabeth Reddington
Meg Bredeson
Kristin Anderson Moore
Shana E. Rochester
July 9, 2026
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1. What is Healthy and Ready to Learn (HRTL)?
2. What domains are included in the HRTL measure?
3. What is the value of the HRTL measure?
4. Why does the dashboard present data separately for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds?
5. What are population-level measures?
6. How can I use HRTL data?
7. How do I access HRTL data?
8. How was the HRTL measure developed?
9. Can I use the HRTL measure as an outcome to evaluate my program?
10. Is the HRTL measure available in multiple languages?
11. Why are fewer children On Track on the Overall HRTL measure compared to those On Track in each domain?
12. I want to read more about the HRTL measure, including any published research. Can you share more resources about it?
13. I want to learn more about the data and the HRTL measure, including how to use it in my community. Who can I reach out to?
