Daily number of people aged under 18 detained by ICE: Sept 2023 to Oct 2025
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Number of Rat Sightings in Selected Cities (Logarithmic Scale)
Number of Rat Sightings in Selected Cities (Logarithmic Scale)
Annual Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions, Top 10 Most Populous Countries of 2025
Annual Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions, Top 10 Most Populous Countries of 2025
Extreme Poverty, by region (1990-2017)
Extreme Poverty, by region (1990 - 2017)graph from Patricia Smith/New York Times Upfront, slow reveal by Jenna Laib (Slide deck includes notes and questions to elicit discourse) Type of Graph: stacked area graph Visualization Source: Smith, Patricia and Brooke Ross. "Out of Poverty." Scholastic Junior: May 2022.Smith, Patricia. "Can We End Extreme Poverty?" New York… Continue reading Extreme Poverty, by region (1990-2017)
Homelessness Rate by Country, 2023
How many people experience homelessness at any given time? Why is the problem more visible in some countries than in others?
US States with Stricter Gun Laws Have Fewer Gun Deaths
What is the correlation between gun laws and firearms deaths in US States?
Rates of Homelessness in OECD Countries
Over 2 million people in OECD countries are experiencing homelessness, but rates differ by country. Which country has the highest rates? ...the lowest? How did the country with the lowest support people to find and stay in stable housing?
Income Mobility Across Generations in OECD Countries
How many generations would it take for those born in low-income families to approach the mean income in their society?
Americans’ Familiarity with Juneteenth (2021)
It's almost Juneteenth! How many Americans are familiar with the history of Juneteenth? Does it influence whether people think it should be a federal holiday? How does this break down by race?
The Income You Need to Purchase a Home in Canada (English + Français)
How much income do you need to purchase a home in Canada? And can a typical family afford the typical home? (graph from Mandy Lam/@datawithprofmandy on insta)
Top Five States for Refugee Resettlement within the US (2020-2021)
Top.Five States for Refugee Resettlement within the US (2020-2021)graph from the Time for Kids; slow reveal by Jenna Laib (@jennalaib) (Slide Deck includes notes and questions to elicit discourse) Type of Graph: bar graph Visualization Source: Time for Kids, “New Friends and Neighbors.” Time for Kids: October 6, 2021. Data Source: Refugee Processing Center (2021) Paired Texts: SaveTheChildren.org: “What is a Refugee?”… Continue reading Top Five States for Refugee Resettlement within the US (2020-2021)
How Much Governments Spend on Childcare for Toddlers
How much do different governments pay for childcare? (Focuses on European governments, but also includes a few others.) The US is an outlier... but by how much? Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Food Deserts: 14 States have Greater than 15% of their Population Living in Food Deserts
More than 39 million Americans live in "food deserts" -- places where residents do not have ample access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Use these graphs to explore this urgent issue. Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Police Funding: NYC Budget Priorities, 2014-2019
How is the New York Police Department (NYPD) funded, in comparison to other service departments in New York City?
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Maximum Number of Refugees Allowed (US)
The number of refugees that can be admitted for resettlement in the US has dramatically dropped since 1980. Click to access the slide deck, and learn more about math & content connections.
Who Gets Arrested for Fare Evasion on the MTA (NYC Subway)
Who gets arrested for fare evasion on the MTA (New York City subway)?
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NYC Subway Fare Evasion by Income Level – Who Skips Out on Paying?
NYC Subway Fare Evasion by Income Level - who skips out on paying?
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Vaping up a Storm: E-Cigarette Use in US Middle and High Schools
How many high school and middle school students are vaping? Compare data from 2011 to 2018, showing a disturbing trend.
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Life Expectancy for White & Black Americans
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