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Can Education Transform a Neighborhood?

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?

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.