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
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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 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
Raising the Bar on Academic Achievement
In the United States, long after the words “land of the free” were written on the back of a letter in Franklin Scott Key’s pocket, racial inequality is still a reality in our world today, even in our county of … Read More & Comment
2015 Children By the Numbers Data Bulletin Launched
DOWNLOAD THE 2015 CHILDREN BY THE NUMBERS BULLETIN HERE! Yesterday, we released the 2015 version of our data bulletin at the annual County Legislative Breakfast on Children and Youth. As the Director of Data Analysis, I had the opportunity to … Read More & Comment
Want the Latest Data on Westchester’s Children?
Our new 2015 Children By the Numbers data bulletin with key statistics about children and youth in Westchester County is now available for download! Back by popular demand, this updated six page graphic report highlights the most current information on: Demographics, Economics, Education, Youth and Young Adults, Health, and Child Welfare. Read More & Comment
Graduation Rates: Getting Better or Worse?
If you haven’t already seen the 2014 graduation and college readiness rates for Westchester’s school districts, be sure to take a look at this infographic we created to summarize the latest data. You might also be interested in another infographic from Lohud, which provides … Read More & Comment
2014 Graduation and College Readiness Rates
Surprise! The New York State Department of Education has released the latest graduation and college readiness rate data nearly six months earlier than we expected! We almost didn’t believe our eyes, but we’re looking forward to exploring how Westchester’s senior … Read More & Comment