The new program is the university's response to a growing call from industry for a better understanding of data that can inform questions surrounding policy, culture and social challenges like economic disparities and the current health crisis.

The new creation tools allow students to build visual narratives and engage with learning on a deeper level, one teacher told EdScoop.

Using education data, maps and charts, the U.S. Department of Education created a "data story" about English-language leaners.