About ThinkData Ed

ThinkData Ed (TDE) is the leading national provider of Data Science education materials, professional development, and technological support. TDE was founded by the lead authors of the Introduction to Data Science (IDS) course and curriculum to specialize in providing high-quality data science professional development in K-12. IDS was created in 2014 as a core component of the Mobilize Project, an NSF-funded partnership between UCLA and the Los Angeles Unified School District.

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Our Vision

Fostering Future Innovators through Data-Driven Education

Our Mission

ThinkData Ed is dedicated to transforming middle and high school education by cultivating a dynamic learning environment focused on developing data acumen, computational thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration. We provide professional development that enhances teachers’ capabilities and improves student outcomes in mathematics and the sciences. Our mission extends to advocating for policy changes and promoting nationwide dissemination of innovative educational practices to ensure that every student is prepared for success in a data-driven world.

Collaborators

Los Angeles Unified School District

UCLA Department of Statistics and Data Science

UCLA Center X, School of Education & Information Studies

Additional collaborators: the UCLA Computer Science Equity Project, Oregon State University Department of Mathematics, Data Science 4 Everyone, Concord Consortium, RISC, Messy Data Coalition, and Just Equations.