MAKING DATA OPEN & USEFUL: PROVIDING ENHANCED ACCESS TO PUBLIC DATA TO FACILITATE

BETTER LOCAL DECISIONMAKING

J. Morgan1, J.W. Sipple2, J. Vink2

1 Spencer-Van Etten Central School District2 Cornell University

jmorgan@svecsd.org, jsipple@cornell.edu, jkv3@cornell.edu

Trying to identify, discuss, and study the unique assets and liabilities found in rural schools and the communities they serve.

Building Connections, Capacity, and Knowledge

Data Tools developed & available for analysis and planning

http://NYRuralSchools.org Partner with Rural Schools Association of NYS

Today’s talk

• Context – Data storage, use, and New York State

• Problem - Lack of ‘open’ data and fruitful use

• Innovation - RESTful service and simple tools

• Next Steps - Add data, APIs, motivate developers and demo for government agencies.

Problem: Typical in NY

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Current

Future??

http://NYRuralSchools.org/

Mapping

Demography

Enrollment Patterns

Budget Scenarios

iPad App

Contact InfoJohn W. SippleJoe MorganDept. of Development Sociology SuperintendentCornell University Spencer-Van Etten

NYC Center for Rural Schoolshttp://NYRuralSchools.org

jsipple@cornell.edu, JMORGAN@svecsd.org