GPS4Kids is a collective impact initiative established to ensure all children in Westchester County thrive regardless of race or zip code. Through a diverse group of stakeholders, we aim to uplift good policies and best practices that will keep children … Read More & Comment
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Youth Blog Series: What Does Raise the Age Mean to You?
Westchester Children’s Association received a grant through the Westchester Community Foundation to teach two Teen Advocacy Leadership courses. We focused the advocacy lessons around one of our priority issues, Raise the Age (click here to learn more about RTA). We … Read More & Comment
Youth Blog Series: What Does Raise the Age Mean to You?
Westchester Children’s Association received a grant through the Westchester Community Foundation to teach two Teen Advocacy Leadership courses. We focused the advocacy lessons around one of our priority issues, Raise the Age (click here to learn more about RTA). We … Read More & Comment
Guest Blog Post: Student Advocacy
We’ve been paying attention to Chronic Absence since the beginning of the 2016-17 school year, and we are not alone. In addition to the ongoing national discussion, local media has also been covering this topic: the Journal News featured chronic … Read More & Comment
Are Westchester Children Back in School? A Portrait of Chronic Absence
We’ve looked into the first national data set on Chronic Absence to see what school attendance is like in Westchester County. Read More & Comment
Takeaways from the 2016 School District Elections
(See our Voter Participation Map below!) Last week’s school district elections on May 18 were marked by a particular event that didn’t even happen in Westchester County: a fire under the Metro North tracks which effectively brought train service in … Read More & Comment
Understanding New York’s College and Career Readiness Rate
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
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