JCPS teachers reported spending an average $500 to $600 of their own money on their classrooms, according to an Insider Louisville survey of nearly 200 teachers in the district. But less than a quarter of educators reported receiving any reimbursement from their schools or PTAs.
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JCPS racial equity policy passes, as new U.S. Civil Rights data shows continuing issues
As Kentucky’s largest school district moves forward with a new racial equity policy, fresh national data shows that JCPS’ black students continue to be disproportionately suspended and expelled. In the next district data release following both the policy and this story, JCPS reported drops in suspensions while acknowledging continuing gaps.
Nearly half of JCPS schools need additional support, new accountability results say
Twenty-one of JCPS' schools were considered in the bottom 5 percent of the state, 2018 accountability results found. Through mapping those schools, I found they were almost exclusively in poorer, predominantly African American areas.
Here’s how many KY students, districts were out for Monday’s rally
As teachers across the state called in sick en masse to protest pension changes, I made an interactive map to show how many districts - and therefore students - were closed.
Turns out, most Texans actually follow the ‘half-your-age-plus-seven’ marriage rule
What began as an investigative data pursuit turned out to be a strong example of how data can be used in lifestyle pieces. After it was published, this piece hit the top of Austin360's most read list. My initial goal: How many Texans get married before age 18? The end result: How many Texans follow… Continue reading Turns out, most Texans actually follow the ‘half-your-age-plus-seven’ marriage rule
