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Steve Levitt
@StevenDLevitt
dad, economist, @freakonomics co-author, @center4risc co-founder, podcast host @mostlyadmiring
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    Steve Levitt
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    Aug 1, 2022
    I wrote a piece for @EducationNext with my @center4risc co-founder @JeffreySeverts on why I believe high school students need an intro to #DataScience before they graduate. It should be part of a strong math preparation (and other subjects too) (1/3)
    Rethinking Math Education
    From educationnext.org
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    Steve Levitt
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    Nov 16, 2020
    How often do you see a social scientist make a prediction about what will happen over the next 20 years and then go back and see how things turned out? @Prof_Donohue and I do that for abortion and crime in a newly published paper: libanswers.law.stanford.edu/loaderTicket?f…
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    Steve Levitt
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    Jan 29, 2021
    Thanks for an awesome conversation to @itsafronomics and @alieward on @Ologies podcast. Some ideas: fire your money manager, don't ask economists about #stonks, and we need to rethink the way we teach our kids. Also @itsafronomics would welcome tips on how to improve my Twitter.
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    Ologies is on blooski
    @Ologies
    Jan 26, 2021
    Why is money 💸 scary? How is math taught wrong? How much💰should you save? Investing 101 & why opposites attract: IT’S ALL ECON. Economic Sociology w/ 2x the ologists! @Freakonomics meets @ItsAfronomics as 2 leading Economists chat 💲 + behavior: Alieward.com/ologies/econom…
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    Steve Levitt
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    Sep 21, 2022
    My organization, the Center for Radical Innovation for Social Change (RISC), is looking for new Analysts! This job is for those interested in not just thinking about or studying social issues, but trying to be a part of creating real social good.
 Apply: risc.uchicago.edu/news/2022-23-a…
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    Steve Levitt
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    Aug 1, 2022
    Replying to @StevenDLevitt
    If we do things right, there is room for both Calculus and Data Science. Students I teach at @UChicago become expert in calculus, but are totally unprepared in data science. Students need a diversity of math to be prepared for college (or any career today) @DSI_UChicago (2/3)
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    Steve Levitt
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    Oct 13, 2023
    16 states have managed to introduce #DataScience basics to K-12 students without issue, yet a controversy erupted in CA with their math framework. I wrote to @FortuneMagazine why I think the 3-year debate over math seemed to miss the forest for the trees:
    California's overhaul of the state's math teaching guide has ignited an impassioned debate about whether data science should be part of K-12 education.
    Freakonomics author: 'Objections to data science in K-12 education make no sense' | Fortune
    From fortune.com
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    Steve Levitt
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    May 3, 2023
    Data is the new oil! Every student should learn some data science before they graduate high school. @ZarekDrozda, who is helping lead the effort @dsforeveryone I helped launch at UoC, just wrote this piece for @hechingerreport
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    The Hechinger Report
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    May 2, 2023
    OPINION: The world is changing fast. Students need data science instruction ASAP hechingerreport.org/opinion-the-wo…
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    Steve Levitt
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    Sep 28, 2021
    CALLING ALL MATH TEACHERS: Do you have a great idea for a lesson plan that teaches students about data science? We want to help you scale it nationwide. Our first ever Bite-Sized Lesson Plan Competition is officially live! Learn more: bit.ly/3kKbiJc
#iteachmath"
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    Bite-Sized Curriculum Competition (1).pdf
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    Steve Levitt
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    Aug 1, 2022
    Replying to @StevenDLevitt
    We’re hoping to test/pilot models of #datascience ed to see what works, and a coalition is building resources to empower teachers to do it @dsforeveryone. Teachers in stats, science, and more have been teaching the building blocks for some time. I bet we can go even further (3/3)
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    Steve Levitt
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    Oct 20, 2023
    I had a great time speaking with the @BigBrainsUC Podcast about my work in economics, the importance of #DataScience in making decisions, and some of our ongoing projects at @center4risc!
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    Big Brains Podcast
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    Oct 19, 2023
    Having trouble making a different decision? Prof. @StevenDLevitt says don't overthink it—and just flip a coin. The @UChicago scholar talks about his innovative research, the success of the @Freakonomics book and #podcast, and his unique spin on #economics. ms.spr.ly/60199x6c5
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    Steve Levitt
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    Oct 10, 2020
    One of my favorite economists @ProfEmilyOster having a big impact: bloomberg.com/news/features/… via @BW
    Emily Oster’s Pandemic Parenting Guidance Is All About the Data
    From bloomberg.com
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    Steve Levitt
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    Sep 18, 2020
    “If your life were a story, what would be the biggest plot twist?” My daughter Amanda just released a book she’s been working on, made of questions to spark more meaningful, entertaining conversations for anyone. Check out her work below:
    caniaskyouaquestion.com
    Amanda Levitt
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    Steve Levitt
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    Aug 8, 2020
    A new project I've been working on, premiering Aug 21st... follow for more updates!
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    Freakonomics
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    Aug 8, 2020
    How does Steve Levitt choose whom to interview for his new podcast? “The perfect guest for me is someone who's not only wildly intelligent, but also a little bit off the rails.” Check out a preview of "People I (Mostly) Admire" and subscribe now: bit.ly/3gyLwmN
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    Steve Levitt
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    Jun 29, 2022
    Excited to congratulate the 30 winning teams selected for the ‘21-‘22 Learning Engineering Tools Competition! My team @center4risc applauds their innovative ideas, all which have potential long-term benefits for our students. Read more about the winners: bit.ly/3xx9qdo