An Amazing Moment in Time: Angela Glover Blackwell

Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder and CEO of PolicyLink, discusses her views on the importance of data measurement amidst the demographic shifts of the United States. She talks about why this moment in time is ripe for change, for a focus on data to get results for children and families, for Promise Neighborhoods. Blackwell emphasizes the [...]

Role of the Clear Impact Scorecard: Angela Glover Blackwell

PolicyLink founder and CEO Angela Glover Blackwell, discusses the necessity of tracking the achievement of goals through measurement. She talks about what makes a program a program—shared indicators and goals, and a laser-sharp focus on results. Blackwell stresses the importance of not just focusing on the science, but using an organization’s unique measurements to determine [...]

Equity and the Use of Data: Angela Glover Blackwell

Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder and CEO of PolicyLink, discusses the importance of rigor in data to be effective and ensure what works. Blackwell talks about the connection between solid data and the promotion of equity to ensure that every student is provided with the support they need. The work of equity strives to close the [...]

The Inspiration for a National Movement: Angela Glover Blackwell

Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder and CEO of PolicyLink, discusses the basis on data for the development of the Promise Neighborhoods Initiative and Policy Link. Blackwell links the inspiration for the use of data in implementing effective strategies to the core focus and work of the Harlem Children’s Zone in New York City. Data allows organizations [...]