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Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · 1d

We're also offering free demos of DATA2GO.NYC to show interested users the tool’s new indicators and other features. You can sign up now for a demo on either October 9th, 12-1pm or October 15th, 1-2pm. Learn more and register: measureofamerica.org/d2g-landing/. Feel free to share with your networks!

DATA2GO.NYC - Measure of America: A Program of the Social Science Research Council

DATA2GO.NYC is a free, interactive tool that lets you explore over 400 indicators related to human well-being and inequality across New York City's nearly 200 neighborhoods.

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Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · 1d

Participants will get to create their own projects using data that are relevant to their needs. The program will consist of four workshops from October 29th to November 19th. Applications are open and close on October 20th—sign up for free now: forms.gle/j6vruXg2Mt9P...

DATA2GO.NYC Data Clinic Application

Thank you for your interest in our Data Clinic! We will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis, and the deadline to submit your application is Monday, October 20, 2025.

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Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · 1d

Measure of America is hosting a second round of our Technical Assistance Data Clinic for NYC nonprofits. This free, interactive program is designed to empower New York City nonprofit leaders to use data to better target their services, increase their impact, and communicate their results.

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Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · 29d

Our research, referenced in the article, shows that among young adults 22–24 years old, young women are disconnected at a higher rate than young men, 15.2% compared to 13.8%, and have steeper on-ramps to well-paying jobs that don’t require a bachelor’s degree.

www.csmonitor.com/USA/Educatio...

No job, no degree? No problem. Las Vegas has answers for ‘disconnected youth.’

A sizable number of young adults in the U.S. are not in school or employed. In Las Vegas, a coalition is working to reconnect 30,000 of them by 2030. Doing so could grow the Nevada economy by $17 bill...

www.csmonitor.com

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Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · 29d

Measure of America research on youth disconnection informed a @csmonitor.bsky.social article highlighting Las Vegas programs working to reduce the city’s 14.8% disconnection rate. Director Kristen Lewis drew attention to girls & young women, who can be overlooked in conversations about reconnection.

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Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · Aug 7

Their first article featured Measure of America data on human development and other core statistics. Keep an eye out for future articles that will cover health, education, public safety, and more!

Read the article here:
www.ebroadsheet.com/participator...

Participatory Demography: Core Values - The Broadsheet

Local Metrics Document Extra Years, Few Divorces, But Unstable Housing

www.ebroadsheet.com

Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · Aug 7

We’re excited that Lower Manhattan’s local newspaper, The Broadsheet, is starting a new series sharing insights about life in Lower Manhattan using data from DATA2GO.NYC.

Participatory Demography: Core Values - The Broadsheet

Local Metrics Document Extra Years, Few Divorces, But Unstable Housing

www.ebroadsheet.com

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Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · Aug 4

Measure of America presented at JobsFirstNYC’s Adapting to the Future of Work convening last week. Tara Shawa and Kate Harvey presented about how DATA2GO.NYC can be used to inform workforce development strategies.

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Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · Jul 23

We enjoyed working with you to incorporate local data and mapping into reengagement plans; and are looking forward to summarizing this work in our annual report!

Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · Jul 23

We were thrilled to participate at the National Youth Employment Coalition annual forum in May alongside our wonderful co-presenters, Andrew Moore, Rachel Snyder, and Emily Norris.

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Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · Jul 23

As we start writing our annual report on youth disconnection, we’re thankful for our collaboration with Andrew Moore, and all the communities we’ve engaged through the National League of Cities and in the course of our other work.

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Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · Jun 4

Beyond degrees: Empowering Illinoisans through career-first education

Published June 3, 2025 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The best path to empowerment and success, especially for poor people, is work. Work allows us to prosper while providing dignity, upward mobility, the means to...

www.illinoispolicy.org

Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · Jun 4

This new report from the Illinois Policy Institute emphasizes investing in a career-first educational system to promote upward mobility. Measure of America data on youth disconnection are referenced to underline the importance of connecting young people to opportunities aside from four-year college

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Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · Jun 3

Read the full article here:
licpost.com/lic-sunnysid...

And explore well-being across New York City’s neighborhoods here:
data2go.nyc

LIC, Sunnyside and Woodside among top-ranking Queens neighborhoods for well-being: Report - LIC Post

Long Island City, Sunnyside and Woodside each had sharp increases in well-being scores based off the American Human Development Index in 2022, the most recent year to be studied in a report by Measure...

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Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · Jun 3

A new article from the LIC Post describes the dramatic rise in well-being in three neighborhoods in western Queens. Using data from our tool, DATA2GO.NYC, the article highlights levels of educational attainment and school enrollment, income disparities, and improvements in health outcomes.

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Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · May 28

Read about the program here:
www.knoxnews.com/story/news/l...

How Knoxville's work with disengaged teens and young adults translates into jobs

Knoxville has three ZIP codes with high percentages of disengaged teens and adults. This is the work they're taking on to turn things around.

www.knoxnews.com

Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · May 28

We love when our data is used to help connect people to services! In Knoxville, TN, Measure of America data are being used to help young people find employment in ZIP codes with high youth disconnection rates. This map was created through a partnership with the National League of Cities.

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Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · May 27

NYC non-profits: There is still one more day to apply to our technical assistance program! Learn more and submit your application here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · May 16

We’re so excited that the revamped DATA2GO.NYC is live! The tool contains over 400 indicators of well-being and access to opportunity across New York City’s nearly 200 neighborhoods. Below is a preview of some of the data featured on the site, but the tool contains so much more.

Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · May 20

In the afternoon, Kate Harvey co-presented with Andrew Moore of National League of Cities, Emily Norris, Rachel Snyder, and Alex Powers about how data and mapping can inform local reengagement strategies. #NYECAnnualForum

Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · May 20

Last week, the Measure of America team presented at the National Youth Employment Coalition Annual Forum.

In the morning, Kristen Lewis and Alex Powers presented on the latest national trends in youth disconnection.

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Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · May 16

If you’d like to learn about how to use this tool in your work, we’ll be hosting another free, open-to-the-public demo of the tool this Wednesday, and a technical assistance program for NYC nonprofits over the summer. Learn more and register here: measureofamerica.org/d2g-landing/

DATA2GO.NYC - Measure of America: A Program of the Social Science Research Council

DATA2GO.NYC is a free, interactive tool that lets you explore over 400 indicators related to human well-being and inequality across New York City's nearly 200 neighborhoods.

measureofamerica.org

Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · May 16

We’re so excited that the revamped DATA2GO.NYC is live! The tool contains over 400 indicators of well-being and access to opportunity across New York City’s nearly 200 neighborhoods. Below is a preview of some of the data featured on the site, but the tool contains so much more.

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Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · May 12

In the morning, we’ll be hosting a featured session on the latest trends in youth disconnection, and in the afternoon, we’ll be presenting with the National League of Cities on how data and mapping can inform local reengagement strategies.

Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · May 12

We are excited that the Measure of America team will be presenting at the National Youth Employment Coalition Annual Forum tomorrow in Minneapolis! #NYECAnnualForum

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Measure of America @measureofamerica.bsky.social · May 1

We’re also offering free, open-to-the-public demos of the tool, and a technical assistance program for NYC nonprofits. Learn more here: measureofamerica.org/d2g-landing/

DATA2GO.NYC - Measure of America: A Program of the Social Science Research Council

DATA2GO.NYC is a free, interactive tool that lets you explore over 400 indicators related to human well-being and inequality across New York City's nearly 200 neighborhoods.

measureofamerica.org

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