Stories by Sharona Coutts

Sharona Coutts graduated with honors from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism in 2008.

Which States Do the Worst (and Best) Job of Educating Kids Regardless of Class? The Results May Surprise You

Posted on: Jul 4, 2011, Source: ProPublica

Economic differences are reflected in the classroom, with students in wealthy schools taking many more advanced courses. But some states have begun to bridge these disparities.

Bogus 'Obama Mom' Grants Lure Students

Posted on: Jul 23, 2010, Source: ProPublica

With the availability of billions in new federal grants for financially needy students, some marketers are targeting 'Obama moms' with misleading ads.

How Taxpayer Money Is Wrapped Up in Georgian War

Posted on: Aug 14, 2008, Source: ProPublica

A pipeline that runs through Georgia is the second largest in the world, and American tax dollars helped fund big oil projects in the region.