Youth Data Collective
The Youth Data Collective consists of an international group of scholars, technologists, designers, organizers, artists, and youth activists committed to using data to advance youth wellbeing in Romania.
Formed in 2023, the goals of the collective include the creative uses of data, mitigating harmful impacts of data bias or incomplete data, and exploring the use of AI for more accessible data analysis.
Educational Reform in Romania
Education reform is consistently rated among the most urgent issues for Romanians. Despite the country’s rapid economic growth, its education outcomes are among the lowest in the EU. The system is characterized as rigid, with an outdated curriculum and underfunded schools. A law passed in 2023 aims to improve the system through better curriculum evaluation, new resources, enhanced teacher support, and updated data systems. While this is certainly a positive development, implementing these changes will require meaningful consultation with stakeholders, especially students.
Currently, there are inadequate mechanisms to ensure the successful implementation of this law. Student councils have been invited to send feedback, but this mechanism tends to tokenize participation and provides little evidence that student voices are being heard.
We created the School of Possibilities to interrupt the cycle of tokenized input. Through its playful interface, the School of Possibilities invites students to provide specific and actionable feedback to decision-makers.
Meet the Team