Introduction to Data Science

What are math classes preparing students for?Listen to the latest Freakonomics podcast where our IDS curriculum is featured as a way to teach data fluency. America’s Math Curriculum Doesn’t Add Up (Ep. 391) freakonomics.com/podcast/math-c… via @freakonomics

In order to get credit for the UNEX course, you must do the following: --> Complete all 9 days of IDS PD. --> Register for the course by May 1, 2023. --> Pay the course fee of $150. For the full UNEX course description and registration information, visit: loom.ly/Vq9gDng

Students love the visual nature of the IDS curriculum because it is engaging and helps them to understand mathematical concepts in new ways. They also appreciate the invaluable knowledge about the roles data plays our lives. #datascience #datascienceeducation

One current IDS teacher talks about their appreciation for the dynamic IDS curriculum and the detail in which concepts are explored. #datascience #datascienceeducation

The Center for RISC and the Data Science 4 Everyone Coalition have offered up their new 2023 DS Collaboration Challenge for all interested teachers. For more information on how to apply and details on the submission rubric, check out loom.ly/sqllLt4

Getting to experience the IDS curriculum and technology for yourself is the best way to truly understand how powerful this course is for students Download our curriculum for free at loom.ly/wNeGDQE & text drive our technology at loom.ly/tZyPTgg

Rob Gould, co-author and co-founder of the IDS project, will be a panelist at the Just Equations national conference in a session titled "The Promise of Data Science” at 10am PST today. Visit loom.ly/QTlMMFE to attend.

Want to get an inside look into data science and the IDS curriculum's impact? This article is for you: loom.ly/5y0mQlg

In IDS we're not just preparing students with quantitative critical thinking skills that make them more informed participants in our modern democracy (though that is also important!) We are offering a dynamic course that better prepares students for college and the job force.

Thinking about bringing IDS to your school? Today, February 28th, is the last day to apply to offer IDS for the 2023-2024 school year. Apply here: loom.ly/I_Fi3o4

Thank you, Ms. Stein, for sharing your experience and enthusiasm for IDS! #datascience #datascienceeducation #highschooldatascience

Show your support for this legislation by adding your name to a letter of support addressed to Congress: loom.ly/jtasEEc

The Introduction to Data Science Professional Development series is now approved as a one-year UCLA Extension (UNEX) Course! This has many great implications for IDS teachers - please check your email for details & to learn how to register to receive credit.

Did you miss this week's webinar? It's okay! We'd be happy to send you the recording. Please shoot us a message!

Reminder: Our webinar is today at 1:30 EST/10:30 PST. We look forward to seeing you there! Haven't registered yet? You can still do so at: webinar.idsucla.org

Our webinar is tomorrow! If you're learning about data science programs and considering bringing one to your school or district, this is the place to be! webinar.idsucla.org

In IDS, students learn about the “Big Data” that they see every day. To learn more about IDS and how our curriculum helps students think differently about data, register for our webinar on January 24th! webinar.idsucla.org

Want to learn more about IDS and see firsthand how teachers are supported? Register for our webinar on January 24th. webinar.idsucla.org

Register for our webinar on January 24th and you'll walk away with all the tools you need to begin the process of bringing IDS to your school. It will be recorded in case you can't make it live! webinar.idsucla.org

Register for our webinar on January 24th! Attending this webinar (live or recorded) is the first step in bringing IDS to your school. loom.ly/gx56zxQ