“…the New York Fed released a set of interactive maps and charts illuminating school finances in New York and New Jersey. These user-friendly graphics illustrate the progression of various school finance indicators over time. They also make clear the large variability in finances across districts and states.  The interactive maps and charts are an exciting way to dive right into the data. Not only can you explore common trends, such as funding spikes from the federal stimulus intended to combat the recession, you can also zoom in on your own school district or any other district of interest. The format also makes it easy to compare any school finance indicator across school districts and states, at a certain point in time or over time. These interactive visuals are based on data from the New York Office of the State Comptroller, the New York Department of Education, and the New Jersey Department of Education.”