Jean
@databites.bsky.social
Data geek, education generalist, and avid learner. Interested in research and policy from all subjects.
Pic is my former hound mix who was always questioning and figuring things out. We called him an alien in a dogsuit. Always taking notes.
Pic is my former hound mix who was always questioning and figuring things out. We called him an alien in a dogsuit. Always taking notes.
Wheely and Ted wish a happy holidays to all!!
December 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Wheely and Ted wish a happy holidays to all!!
Headed home from visiting England. Had a beautiful time! But missing the dogs. Although I think the young one at the kennel had enough of a good time that he didn't miss us much.
November 12, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Headed home from visiting England. Had a beautiful time! But missing the dogs. Although I think the young one at the kennel had enough of a good time that he didn't miss us much.
Discovered the poet Hafez (also spelled Hafiz) today. Picture by Gyaneshwari Dave pineconedream.com.
October 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Discovered the poet Hafez (also spelled Hafiz) today. Picture by Gyaneshwari Dave pineconedream.com.
While the Epstein files have drawn attention to sex trafficking it is important to recognize that many organizations have been involved in the fight for decades. One organization is the Polaris Project. This report presents information on survivor experiences.
polarisproject.org/wp-content/u...
polarisproject.org/wp-content/u...
polarisproject.org
October 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
While the Epstein files have drawn attention to sex trafficking it is important to recognize that many organizations have been involved in the fight for decades. One organization is the Polaris Project. This report presents information on survivor experiences.
polarisproject.org/wp-content/u...
polarisproject.org/wp-content/u...
Old dog enjoying some quiet couch time while young dog is on a field trip.
October 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Old dog enjoying some quiet couch time while young dog is on a field trip.
I get peanut butter too!
October 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I get peanut butter too!
New job!
Now the Reasearch, Policy, and Data Specialist at Safe Exit Initiative which provides safe exits from exploitation and the sex trade.
Now the Reasearch, Policy, and Data Specialist at Safe Exit Initiative which provides safe exits from exploitation and the sex trade.
October 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
New job!
Now the Reasearch, Policy, and Data Specialist at Safe Exit Initiative which provides safe exits from exploitation and the sex trade.
Now the Reasearch, Policy, and Data Specialist at Safe Exit Initiative which provides safe exits from exploitation and the sex trade.
March 8, 2025 at 2:26 PM
What goes away with the Department of Education? Massive amounts of funding for low income students. Check out the data from NCES and Newsweek:
www.newsweek.com/map-shows-st...
nces.ed.gov/programs/dig...
nces.ed.gov/programs/dig...
www.newsweek.com/map-shows-st...
nces.ed.gov/programs/dig...
nces.ed.gov/programs/dig...
Map shows states that get most federal funding for education
See which states rely most on federal education funding as Trump proposes eliminating the Department of Education.
www.newsweek.com
March 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
What goes away with the Department of Education? Massive amounts of funding for low income students. Check out the data from NCES and Newsweek:
www.newsweek.com/map-shows-st...
nces.ed.gov/programs/dig...
nces.ed.gov/programs/dig...
www.newsweek.com/map-shows-st...
nces.ed.gov/programs/dig...
nces.ed.gov/programs/dig...
Love it when interests can intersect. Child development is about more than school. Here are some data to start with on the cost of youth sports:
www.playgroundequipment.com/the-average-...
projectplay.org/youth-sports...
ncys.org/the-hidden-c...
www.playgroundequipment.com/the-average-...
projectplay.org/youth-sports...
ncys.org/the-hidden-c...
The Average Cost of Each Children's Sport
Children's sports can be expensive, but they don't have to be; this article will give you the full rundown of the most and least expensive kid's sports. But, no matter which sport your family is consi...
www.playgroundequipment.com
February 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Love it when interests can intersect. Child development is about more than school. Here are some data to start with on the cost of youth sports:
www.playgroundequipment.com/the-average-...
projectplay.org/youth-sports...
ncys.org/the-hidden-c...
www.playgroundequipment.com/the-average-...
projectplay.org/youth-sports...
ncys.org/the-hidden-c...
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Do you experience any annoyances or pain points when you interact with our maps?
Is there something you wish you could do that you currently can’t?
What’s the next cool thing we could build on top of our maps?
Any notes welcome! Thank you 🙏
GDP per capita
This data is adjusted for inflation and for differences in living costs between countries.
ourworldindata.org
February 21, 2025 at 9:35 AM
How could @ourworldindata.org maps be better?
Do you experience any annoyances or pain points when you interact with our maps?
Is there something you wish you could do that you currently can’t?
What’s the next cool thing we could build on top of our maps?
Any notes welcome! Thank you 🙏
Do you experience any annoyances or pain points when you interact with our maps?
Is there something you wish you could do that you currently can’t?
What’s the next cool thing we could build on top of our maps?
Any notes welcome! Thank you 🙏
Long time thinker. 1st time poster. Just wanted to give a shout out to an early education/childcare organization with great data. Child Care Aware of America at www.childcareaware.org. Lots to work on to address the dual problems of the cost of childcare and sustainable wages for providers.
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Child Care Aware of America is the nation's leading voice on child care issues. All families should have access to high-quality & affordable child care.
www.childcareaware.org
February 24, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Long time thinker. 1st time poster. Just wanted to give a shout out to an early education/childcare organization with great data. Child Care Aware of America at www.childcareaware.org. Lots to work on to address the dual problems of the cost of childcare and sustainable wages for providers.