Policy Change Making Data Science “The New Basic”

Mar 9, 2023

11:30am – 12:30pm CT

Recording: Policy Change Making Data Science “The New Basic”, Mar 9, 2023

States and districts across the country are rethinking how we connect what kids learn in school to the skills they really need. From redesigning math pathways, to using stimulus funding to boost Career & Technical Education, data science is at the core of many of these efforts. Join this panel to discuss the models for change we’re seeing in states and districts like Virginia, Nebraska, and San Diego Unified to make data science skills as fundamental as reading and writing.

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Joshua Elder

Siegel Family Endowment

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Lindsey Henderson

Utah State Board of Education

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Stephanie Melville

San Diego Unified School District

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McKenzie Snow

Commonwealth of Virginia