Summit Resources

In preparation for this event, the following resources may be helpful in understanding both North Carolina schools and the importance of data science education.

InSTEP

Free personalized professional learning to support teachers and instructional coaches in developing expertise in teaching statistics and data science in grades 6-12+

NCSSM: Connect

Distance education courses offered to NC high school students via interactive video conferencing

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and American Statistical Association

NCTM and ASA Statement

Joint NCTM-ASA Position Statement on Preparing PK–12 Teachers of Statistics and Data Science

Data Science 4 Everyone: Resource Center

Various resources for educators, students, industry leaders, and anyone interested in expanding their knowledge in data science education.

NCSSM-Morganton: Data Science Summer Institute 2024

Join NCSSM for a weeklong workshop for teachers interested in learning more about teaching data science at the high school and/or introductory college levels. No previous experience in data science or programming is required for participation!

Data Science is a Growing Career Field

North Carolina is projected to add more than 389,000 new jobs between 2017 and 2026. Computer and Mathematical Occupations are projected to be one of the fastest growing occupational groups.

North Carolina Employment Projections

An analysis of job posting data conducted by the McKinsey Global Institute shows a shift in the types of skills that employers are seeking with a growing emphasis on advanced quantitative and computational skills, including statistical modeling, predictive analytics, the programming language Python, and strategic management. Many employers are looking for “expertise in strategic management, data science, and machine learning.”

automation and ai could shift demand for different types of workforce skills

McKinsey Global Institute Analysis

World Data Science Initiative

ASA: New Survey by SHRM

Facts and Figures about North Carolina Public Schools

North Carolina public schools serve over 1,357,000 students in 115 school districts with 93,461 teachers (map 1). 67% of NC school districts are in rural counties (map 2).