This summer’s release of the 2025 degree completion data from the National Center for Education Statistics shows the awarding of statistics and biostatistics degrees holding steady and continued strong growth for data science and analytics degrees.
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‘Practical Significance’ | Take Two—Pop Quiz: What Should Every Student Know About Data and Computing?
On a recent episode of the ”Practical Significance” podcast, Anna Bargagliotti and Nick Horton discussed the National Academies report, “Data and Computing in K–12 Education: Foundational Competencies 2026,” including the report’s seven foundational competencies designed to give students the knowledge and skills to navigate an increasingly data-rich and technology-driven world.
Reenvisioning NCES to Build a Stronger Education Data Ecosystem
In August, the American Statistical Association released “A Vision and Strategy for Remaking the National Center for Education Statistics,” a report from the ASA’s project on re-envisioning NCES. Input and feedback from the ASA community is encouraged.
‘Statistical Education of Teachers (SET) II’ Charts a Course for Teaching Statistics and Data
“Statistical (and Data) Education of Teachers (SET) II” prepares teachers to teach statistics and data across grade levels and subject areas.
Practical Significance | Episode 68: Pop Quiz: What Should Every Student Know About Data and Computing?
Data and computing shape nearly every aspect of modern life, yet K–12 education has struggled to keep pace. In this episode of Practical Significance, Donna LaLonde and Ron Wasserstein welcome Nick Horton (Amherst College) and Anna Bargagliotti (Loyola Marymount University) to discuss the National Academies report, Data and Computing in K–12 Foundational Competencies 2026. Together, they unpack the report’s […]
Sally Morton Named Among Top 10 Women Leaders in Education
Sally Morton, ASA Founder and Fellow, was recognized for her career spanning statistics, research leadership, and national policy.
JSDSE Highlights | Generative AI’s Role, Gaps in Ecosystem for Data Science Education in Newest Issue
The first issue of Volume 34 of the “Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education” features content relating to the role of generative AI in facilitating statistical thinking for students.
University of Nebraska Regents Vote to Eliminate Statistics Department
In December, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents voted to eliminate its statistics department, prompting faculty to raise concerns about flawed evaluation metrics; lack of shared governance; and significant impacts on students, research programs, and faculty careers.
‘Journal of Statistics and Data Science Education’ Highlights: Podcast, Celebrating GAISE Fill October Issue
The issue features a podcast transcript with Jim Albert, a tribute to George Cobb and the 20th anniversary of GAISE, and articles on curriculum reform, research surveys, teaching tools, and qualitative methodology.
Apertus: An LLM Designed for Data for Good
Apertus is an open-source large language model created to advance transparency and accessibility while supporting research, education, and projects that benefit society.