US Conference of Mayors 83rd Winter MeetingCities 3.0: Jobs, Education, & Workforce Committee Pre-ConveningWashington, DC, January 20, 2015

Don Baylor, Jr., Policy Advisory Group

dbaylor@urban.org

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Who is the Urban Institute?The nonprofit Urban Institute is dedicated to elevating the debate on social and economic policy. For nearly five decades, Urban scholars have conducted research and delivered evidence-based solutions that improve lives, strengthen communities and increase the effectiveness of public policy and the public sector. Our objective research helps expand opportunities for all, reduce hardship among the most vulnerable, and strengthen the fiscal health of government across a rapidly urbanizing world. 

Learn more at www.urban.orgFollow us on Twitter @urbaninstitute

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What do we offer? Thoughtful, credible analysis rooted in evidence and attuned to challenges in cities and states. Decades of expertise in understanding and solving the toughest-real world issues.

Academic rigor with on-the-ground engagement. Partnerships with, governments, community leaders, practitioners, and the private sector to turn evidence into solutions.

The Urban Institute opens minds, shapes decisions, and offers viable solutions.

On important urban policies such as . . . Schools & Student Accountability (K-12 & Postsecondary)Criminal Justice & PolicingDemographic Trends & ImmigrationYouth Development, Family Well-Being & Public BenefitsWorkforce, Unemployment, & Labor MarketsEconomic Security, Poverty & RetirementHealth Care & InsuranceHousing, Community Development & HomelessnessHigher Education Financing, Affordability, and Student LoansLocal, State, & Federal Tax Policy

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Urban’s POLICY ADVISORY GROUP launches in 2015

To engage and equip local

decisionmakers with policy advice,

evidence, and solutions to

address urban challenges

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Policies & Initiatives Work Best When Informed by Relevant Evidence &

Research

RESEARCH POLICY AND PRACTICE

EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY ADVICE

BETTER OUTCOMES FOR RESIDENTS

www.neighborhoodindicators.org

NNIP has data partners in 35 U.S. cities, including . . .

Boston (Boston Indicators Project at Boston Foundation) Cleveland (Center on Urban Poverty & Community Development) Dallas (Institute for Urban Policy Research, Univ. of Texas-Dallas) Detroit (Data Driven Detroit) Kansas City (Ctr for Economic Information/Mid-America Regional

Council) Minneapolis-St. Paul (Center for Urban and Regional Affairs et

al) Providence (Providence Plan) Sacramento (Community Link Capital Region) St. Louis (Rise)

Benefits of Open Data

• Effective public policy• Effective planning/programs outside of

government • Efficient delivery of government services• Transparency and accountability• Informed public engagement• Business development

Data Sharing between Human Services and Neighborhood Data in Pittsburgh

Integrated Data Systems an Emerging Tool to Achieve Community Goals

IDS link records from multiple agencies to track inputs and outcomes for individuals

Built on data sharing agreements, strict privacy protection, & common interest in social benefit

Used for: Case management Plan for target populations and program innovations Mobilize work toward joint outcomes Capture cost benefit across systems

The Next Stage: Pittsburgh Data Ecosystem

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Getting Local: Building Data Infrastructure to Improve Youth

Outcomes Oakland: African American Male Achievement Initiative

Pittsburgh: Integrated Data Systems (also a City of Learning)

Dallas: Cities of Learning Data Sharing Workgroup (Big Thought, City of Dallas, Dallas Independent School District et al)

How Can Better Local Data Systems Boost My Brother’s Keeper Community Challenge? 05/01/2023

CoL: Closing The Opportunity Gap in Dallas

- 220HOURS

- 1,080HOURS

- 1,395HOURS-

3,060HOURS

- 245HOURS

ReadingLow-income students miss out on this many hours of being read to by family members.

After-School and ExtracurricularDevelopmental and academic programs are hard to come by for many low-income students.

Pre-SchoolHigh-income kids are significantly more likely to have access to pre-k.

Summer LearningHigh-income students are 8x more likely to attend summer programs.Field TripsLow-income students are often unable to visit zoos, museums, etc. during the summer.

By 6th grade, low-income students have already missed 6,000 hours of

learning experiences.

The 6,000 Hour Opportunity Gap1

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AccessTechnology InfrastructureCommunications & RecruitmentResourcesStudent Impact

How can we improve access to technology resources and address program deserts in our city?

How can we deepen meaningful learning pathways coordinated across the system that add value to the learners and the community?

How can Dallas City of Learning add more value to the work of our partners?

How do we improve the technology platform to enable this work?

What are the key indicators for ROI?

How do we articulate the value of the initiative and drive more parents and kids to the website?

Five Critical Components for Success

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For more information about NNIP, visit www.neighborhoodindicators.org or email Kathy Pettit at kpettit@urban.org