Since joining the ASA in 2015, Donna LaLonde has built lasting friendships, grown professionally, and found opportunities to connect with others who share her passions.
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Martha Aliaga
When asked about Martha Aliaga, the word that comes to mind for most people is “teacher.” It seems everyone who knew her has a story to tell illustrating her special charisma and passion for teaching.
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.
Three Lesson Plans Win STEW Competition
Read about the winners of this year’s STatistics Education Web (STEW) lesson plan competition and their lesson plans.
Winners Announced for Best STEW/Census at School Lesson
The American Statistical Association is pleased to announce the winners of the competition for the best new STatistics Education Web (STEW) lessons using U.S. Census at School.
Competition for Best STatistics Education Web (STEW)/Census at School Lesson Rules and Guidance
ASA members, K–16 teachers, and students involved in education—undergraduate or graduate—are invited to write a STEW lesson plan that incorporates data from the Census at School website.
Education Updates and Resources
The American Statistical Association is dedicated to and involved in enhancing statistics education at all levels. This article describes new or ongoing statistics education projects, resources, and opportunities.
ASA/NCTM Joint Committee Seeks Nominations
The ASA/NCTM Joint Committee on Curriculum in Probability and Statistics for grades K–12 is seeking nominations for head judge, editors, and associate editors.