By Marc T. Sager, Southern Methodist University; Saki Milton, Southern Methodist University; Candace Walkington, Southern Methodist University; and Anthony J. Petrosino, Southern Methodist University For teachers and practitioners, this paper offers a model for integrating accessible, equity-minded data science activities into informal learning programs. Readers will gain … [Read more...] about Integrating Data Science Practices into Informal Learning: A STEM Summer Camp Approach
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Editor’s Note: Fall 2025
We are delighted to share the next issue of Statistics Teacher with you. As you dive into a new school year, excited about your upcoming adventures and possibilities in teaching statistics, we hope this issue offers additional ideas, activities, and resources that inspire and support you throughout your statistics teaching journey. In this issue, we share four … [Read more...] about Editor’s Note: Fall 2025
Fall 2024 Announcements
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Census Bureau Offers Classroom Resources
By Jessica Palmer, US Census Bureau Did you know the United States exported approximately $60.9 million in pumpkins, squash, and gourds in 2022? Use facts such as this to supplement what you are teaching this fall with the US Census Bureau’s Statistics in Schools program. These resources can help you prepare for the remainder of the year while encouraging statistical … [Read more...] about Census Bureau Offers Classroom Resources
Helping Community College Math Instructors Teach Statistics Effectively
By Matt Teachout We are reaching a crisis at community colleges across the country. The number of STEM majors (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) has dramatically decreased, while the number of non-STEM majors continues to rise. At my college alone, only about 30% of our students are STEM majors. The Problem Here is the problem as I see it: The … [Read more...] about Helping Community College Math Instructors Teach Statistics Effectively