Jerry Moreno reflects on a 58-year career dedicated to helping students move beyond memorizing formulas to developing statistical thinking skills.
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Jennifer L. Green: The Collaborative Life of a Statistics Professor and Teacher Mentor
From getting the kids off to school to analyzing data and then running off to mentor her students, Jennifer Green shares what a professor’s day looks like.
The Open Door: Finding Your Place in the ASA Vision and Mission
In her latest President’s Corner, ASA President Jeri Mulrow invites members to find their place in the ASA’s vision and mission—and turn that connection into action.
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
Take a look at what’s new this month: share a suggestion for creative ways to engage with organizations and policy makers, participate in advocacy day, or check out the latest “Statistics Teacher.”
Spring Issue of Statistics Teacher Filled with Activities
Statistics Teacher—the online journal for grades K–12 educators—features articles about the 2020 Census, a free teaching resource, RStudio, and Yummy Math. This latest issue is a must-read for teachers and students looking for timely activities.
What Does Doug Tyson Like to Do When He Is Not Being a Statistician?
In Doug Tyson’s spare time, he likes to make snow—lots of snow.
New Editor Takes Reins of Statistics Teacher
New Statistics Teacher editor Jessica Cohen plans to expand the journal’s reach and build the community.
As Seen Through the Eyes of ASA’s K–12 Statistical Ambassador: The State of K–12 Statistics Education
In today’s data-driven society, there is a pressing need for all citizens to become statistical thinkers. The ASA leadership believes this must begin in the early school years, not just for those students who take one introductory college course. It is essential that statistics education is recognized as central to ensuring all graduating high-school students are college and career ready. Here, the K-12 Statistical Ambassador, Christine Franklin, summarizes the work being done in support of statistical education for both students and teachers.
ASA Shares Excitement of Statistics at NCTM Meeting
ASA Director of Education Rebecca Nichols traveled to San Antonio, Texas, for the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics—the largest mathematics education organization—annual conference to represent the ASA at its exhibition booth.
Popular Resource for Teachers Now Online
STN began as a paper newsletter mailed out, and then transformed into an electronic newsletter as a PDF. Starting this month, it makes another change to an online magazine called Statistics Teacher (ST). ST will bring together resources from the American Statistical Association and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, with ASA K–12 Statistical Ambassador Christine Franklin serving as managing editor.