This is the story of a young man who had firsthand experience with the opportunity to choose where he attended school. Now he works in Washington D.C., trying to give that same opportunity to more students across the US. Check out his perspective on the blog.
Can Education Transform a Neighborhood?
The neighborhood surrounding Oyler school has been headed in the “right direction” for years. After covering the school’s story for 7 years, journalist, Amy Scott, tries to pinpoint why a school that “seemingly” has everything would not change the neighborhood around it. The answer is on the blog today.
Why Stop At Research?
Research shows that where children grow up significantly affects their future. But what if there was a way to look at neighborhoods & predict a child’s future? It sounds like a crystal ball, but researchers at Opportunity Insights are using big data to do just this. Today, we share this new map while also encouraging citizens to think about how to make all neighborhoods places with more opportunity for all children.