Using data to influence the greater good has become something of a passion of mine over the last three years or so. I have Westchester Children’s Association to thank for that. When I showed up at this office in March … Read More & Comment
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What Does Your Candidate Think About Kids?
Will You Vote for Kids? Each election, our Vote for Kids initiative surveys candidates on their opinions regarding issues affecting Westchester’s children and youth. This year, we chose to ask the candidates one question: What are your priorities regarding children … Read More & Comment
Does Your School Excessively Suspend Students of Color?
Our schools treat certain children differently from their peers. Children, as young as preschoolers, are subject to discrimination and bias, which can alter their future in sinister ways. School disciplinary practices disproportionately affect children of color, and it is a … Read More & Comment
2016 Candidate Survey on Children’s Issues
Will You Vote for Kids? Our children bring us together, regardless of party and ideology. Each election, our Vote for Kids initiative surveys candidates on their opinions regarding issues affecting Westchester’s children and youth. Westchester Children’s Association does not support … Read More & Comment
Mapping New York’s Home Visiting Programs
Parenting is difficult for everyone, but it can be particularly challenging for low-income families. Voluntary early childhood home visiting programs can ease this challenge by partnering families with trained professionals. Home visiting programs demonstrate parenting techniques, offer health resources, answer … Read More & Comment
2015 Candidate Survey on Children’s Issues
Will You Vote for Kids? Our children bring us together, regardless of party and ideology. Each election, our Vote for Kids initiative surveys candidates on their opinions regarding issues affecting Westchester’s children and youth. Westchester Children’s Association does not support or oppose any candidate … Read More & Comment
Explore the 2015 ELA/Math Scores with This Interactive Tool
For many families across New York State, the final report card for the school year doesn’t arrive at the last day of school. It comes at mid-August, with the arrival of the ELA/Math Assessment scores. On August 12, the New York … Read More & Comment
The Problem with Poverty (Measures)
On occasion, I have been known to give talks about statistics in Westchester County. Whenever I encounter a group of people who are not from the nonprofit/social service sector, I like to ask this question:
“How much income do you need to support a family of four in Westchester County?” Read More & Comment
