Student voice and power in the new age of data
We empower under-served K-12 students to shape the world with critical AI research and data science skills.
Culturally relevant, K-12 aligned AI ethics instruction used by 5,000+ teachers and students.
We foster student belonging
The Young Data Scientists League (YDSL) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit provider of culturally relevant data science and AI ethics research experiences aligned to K-12. Our mission is to provide every student with the pathways and motivation to use critical research and storytelling skills to shape our world in diverse, creative, and ethical ways.
“For the first time in a math class, I feel awake. I see myself in the curriculum, which has never happened before.”
What We Offer
Programs
The Young Data Scientists Quest is a high-school, team-based program that challenges students to explore real-world applications of data through diverse lens from problem solving, community research, entrepreneurship, engineering, visual arts, and more.
Learning Resources
Bring data science to your classroom, school, or organization with our collection of open online resources. We’re building a collection of engaging learning content aligning data science education to K-12 standards in Common Core Math and ELA, CSTA, and NGSS.
Professional Learning
Are you a district leader or educator interested in bringing critical AI literacy and AI ethics instruction to your staff? Starting in SY 2025-26, we are offering professional K-12 learning experiences. To reach out, please fill out our interest form and we will be in touch.