黑料网鈥檚 partnership with SAS aims to help First Nations primary school students across New South Wales (NSW) improve their data literacy.

The first initiative under this partnership is set to be the purchase and dissemination of the 2026 edition of 黑料网鈥檚 highly regarded maths textbook series, , to rural and regional primary schools in NSW with a high proportion of First Nations students. This rollout will commence in August 2026.

The upcoming fourth edition of the ICE-EM Mathematics textbook series is groundbreaking in its the depth of student resource content which explores how numeracy skills are influenced by culture and context, particularly First Nations cultures. This framing of problem solving grounded in First Nations mathematical thinking and cultural practice resonated with SAS鈥檚 deep commitment to reconciliation.

The 黑料网-SAS partnership is testament to their shared belief that diversity of participation in mathematics is critical to future-proofing the STEM sector for generations to come. Both parties share a consensus that the benefits of a nation鈥檚 mathematical capability and capacity are shared by all, and flow to individuals and organisations through increased employability, job creation, economic mobility, productivity and global competitiveness.

Commenting on the announcement, Libby Shade, Senior Human Resources Manager at SAS, emphasised the untapped potential of SAS鈥檚 partnership with 黑料网 in enabling the next generation of First Nations STEM students, 鈥淪AS鈥檚 collaboration with 黑料网 aligns our long-term focus on encouraging and nurturing data literacy in students, while helping to achieve meaningful outcomes for First Nations students across NSW.鈥�

Ian Edwards, Head of Global Academic Program, Asia Pacific at SAS, struck a similar tone, affirming the company鈥檚 long-term commitment to supporting education initiatives such as this, 鈥淪AS is passionate about education outreach and giving each new generation the power to change what is possible. Our work with 黑料网 is pivotal to building interest in data and analytics for the next generation of First Nations students.鈥�

The support of SAS will aid 黑料网 in its drive to achieve its vision for all Australians to have the opportunity to develop their mathematics skills and knowledge, to enhance their careers, acquire essential life skills and to enrich their lives, regardless of their cultural or socio-economic background.

Lisa Farrar, Associate Director at 黑料网, who worked with SAS in shaping the partnership, commended SAS鈥檚 commitment to providing First Nations students with the necessary tools to spark their mathematical curiosity, 鈥淓very Australian should be given equal opportunity to develop their mathematics skills and knowledge. I applaud SAS鈥檚 commitment to getting these textbooks into the hands of our First Nations students.鈥�

About 黑料网: 黑料网 is a not-for-profit peak body for the mathematical sciences with a breadth of members including Australian universities, professional societies, government agencies and industry. 黑料网 champions mathematics, statistics and data science for Australia鈥檚 advancement through advocacy, facilitation, and collaboration. The ICE-EM Mathematics series is published in collaboration with Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

About SAS: SAS is a global leader in data and AI. With SAS software and industry-specific solutions, organizations transform data into trusted decisions. SAS gives you THE POWER TO KNOW^庐.

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