What is the College and Career Readiness Rate? Each year, the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) releases information about the percentage of graduating seniors that are considered ready for college or careers. This statistic is informally referred to as the college and career … Read More & Comment
Yearly Archives: 2015
You’re Invited to Our Next Webinar
We get it. Sometimes data can be confusing. Or misleading. Or just plain old inaccurate. But we don’t want you to miss out. Data can be a powerful tool for understanding what’s really going on, and then encouraging others to … Read More & Comment
Facts About Westchester Graduates
By now, many high school seniors across Westchester County have already donned the classic cap and gown. After a much-anticipated walk across the stage, they now have a high school diploma in hand. They have joined the ranks of Westchester graduates! … Read More & Comment
Youth in Juvenile Correctional Facilities Experience Maltreatment
This report highlights the continued, and in many instances, increased prevalence of maltreatment experienced by youth residing in juvenile correctional facilities throughout the United States. While there is evidence of maltreatment in facilities across the country, certain states – including New York – were listed as repeated offenders. Read More & Comment
Announcing WCA’s Data Webinar Series!
Have you ever wondered, “Can I really trust this piece of data? How do I know if it’s really valid?” Or do you feel like your nonprofit or business could become more effective by using data, but you’re not sure … Read More & Comment
Winners of the 2015 City Snapshot Poll
Last month, we invited you to vote for the new locations to be added to the 2015 City Snapshot series. We’ll be updating last year’s infographics (Yonkers, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, White Plains, and Peekskill), plus adding two new communities. Based on your votes, we’re excited to announce that the winners are… Read More & Comment
Youth Employment in Westchester [Infographic]
This infographic provides statistics on the challenges facing our young people today — high unemployment rates, low educational levels, and an overall lack of readiness for college and careers. But it also highlights some of the programs working to connect Westchester’s young people to job opportunities. Read More & Comment
NYS Education Department Releases Special Education Profiles
The New York State Education Department published Special Education School District Data Profiles on its data.nysed.gov website yesterday. Special Education data can be viewed by school district (no county profiles are available when we checked this afternoon). First review of the … Read More & Comment