Principal Foundation and EVERFI from Blackbaud Reach 26,000 U.S. Students with Growing National Data Science Program
DataSetGo, a first-of-its-kind digital curriculum, is opening doors to data science careers at more than 400 schools, with
Since its inception in 2022, DataSetGo has reached over 26,000 high school students in over 400 schools throughout the
Last fall, DataSetGo expanded to include DataSetGo Distinguished Scholars, a new national program that equips students to explore postsecondary education and workforce opportunities, including those in the rapidly growing field of data science.
Data science roles can be found in nearly every industry and according to the
"Having learned more about the possible job opportunities has opened several possibilities I had no idea existed. It would be a dream to learn more about data analysis and science to eventually make a profession out of it one day," wrote
All the schools that use the DataSetGo curriculum are in low- to moderate-income communities, where educators have given the program high marks. The research-backed curriculum was designed to align with national educational standards and is provided at no cost to educators through a strategic partnership between
"This program [DataSetGo] is totally awesome. I'm so overwhelmingly proud of my students," said
The full list of ten Distinguished Scholars was announced in May. Each student received a
"These impressive students seized the opportunity to learn about data science and the doors it could open for them," said
"In nearly every industry, data science skills are in high demand. DataSetGo ensures that students are aware of the opportunities and equipped to pursue them – because then, their career options are endless," said
Six of the ten Distinguished Scholars ("national award winners") were selected from a national pool of essay submissions that detailed how students plan to apply what they learned through DataSetGo in their careers and lives.
The other four Scholars ("local award winners") were selected from schools in
The final local 2023-2024 Distinguished Scholar was announced at an in-person event in
Below are the 2023-2024 DataSetGo Distinguished Scholars. The entry window for the 2024-2025 competition will open
National award winners:
- Tanasia Kennedy, NC,
Sugar Creek Charter (Teacher –Tony Brantley ) - Adnrew Chun, NY,
Benjamin N. Cardozo High School (Teacher –Travis Malekpour ) - Valeria Tamayo, TX,
Fossil Ridge High School (Teacher –Sandra McCorkle ) - Jenna Wrinkler, TX,
Irving High School (Teacher – Denovias Mack) -
Rico Lane , GA,East Coweta High School (Teacher –Laura Colley ) - Fareeha Naaz, NC,
Hickory Ridge High School (Teacher –Bernie Thompson )
Local award winners:
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Brooklyn, N.Y. –Ashlee Bailey ,Brooklyn Prep High School (Teacher –Diana Isern ) -
Minneapolis, Minn. – Mohamed "Ali" Ali,Hiawatha High School (Teacher –Gwendolyn Fortune ) -
Washington, D.C. –Amaya Bostic ,H.D. Woodson High School (Teacher –LaTara Meyers ) -
Dallas, Texas –Jarod Story ,Irving High School (Teacher – Denovias Mack)
For more information about DataSetGo or the DataSetGo Distinguished Scholars award program, visit https://principal.everfi.com.
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