The U.S. Census Bureau invites teachers and educational organizations to partner with the agency to promote the Statistics in Schools (SIS) program. Partner support makes it possible for more students to benefit from SIS resources that expand their ability to understand and use statistics in a data-driven world.
About: The Statistics in Schools (SIS) Ambassador Program is a collaborative effort by educators, librarians, and the Census Bureau to discuss and determine the needs of teachers and students in today’s data-driven world and provide educators with real-life tools and data to boost the statistical literacy of K-12 students.
Commitment: Ambassadors are encouraged to promote use of SIS materials and to participate in select SIS virtual events and special initiatives – an estimated 5-10 hours/school year.
Perks: Being an ambassador gives you a voice in the development of new SIS products and opens the door to customized virtual field trips and sessions with Census Bureau statisticians ready to field your questions about real data. The role also provides opportunities to network with other educators across the country and learn innovative ways to bring census statistics into the classroom. Plus, ambassadors receive a digital badge and other potential national recognition opportunities.
Contact us at CLMSO.SISAmbassador@census.gov to learn how to become an SIS ambassador.
About: The U.S. Census Bureau invites educational organizations to partner with the Statistics in Schools (SIS) program to help boost K-12 students’ statistical literacy. Partner support makes it possible for more students to benefit from SIS resources designed to expand their ability to understand and use statistics in a data-driven world.
Commitment: Becoming an SIS partner is easy and empowers you to make a difference in your community, exercise a critical civic duty, and further benefit the students you serve. From linking to SIS materials to sharing them via social media, there are many ways your organization can support our goal of improving students’ statistical and data-finding skills.
Perks: SIS is proud to partner with educational organizations that help prepare K-12 students across the U.S. for a bright future. As an SIS partner, you will receive timely updates on our program, including new resources and activities relevant to your audiences. You’ll also receive customized opportunities to have blogs and articles as well as podcasts and webinars produced by Census Bureau data experts.
Interested in championing the SIS program? Contact us at statsinschools@census.gov to discuss potential partnership opportunities and download our one-pager to discover ways your organization can join us.
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