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This special weekly section includes the paper's Books Page. The findings of a recently released study by the district's equity monitor, however, provides evidence to the contrary. Their responses provide anecdotal evidence that race and family income still exert a strong influence on the direction of a child's academic career. Black parents of students in advanced classes reported that, while their children are bright, it is more likely non-threatening or compliant behavior landed them in the advanced courses. All parents reported the students from lower-income families are the least likely to be challenged, encouraged and supported in Fayette County schools.