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Audio recording of "Investigating inequities in education," a session at the IRE 2023 conference in Orlando on Friday, June 23, 2023.

Session description: Public education systems have, for years now, pledged to resolve inequities in their policies and services for students. But issues persist, whether it’s school districts not adhering to Individualized Education Program plans; discipline policies inequitably impacting students of color; or missing data on students experiencing homelessness complicating the ability to meet their unique needs.

In this panel, journalists will walk you through the stories they uncovered that reveal what happens when school systems don’t work as they should, are inequitable by design, or lack the full picture of the student bodies they serve. You’ll walk away with insights on how to report out similar stories across the country, and a deeper understanding of why this type of journalism matters.