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UIC Center for Economic Education in the news
Helen Roberts, director of the UIC Center for Economic Education, is passionate about the work of providing classroom teachers with both the theoretical understanding of economic systems and the teaching tools to translate that theory into practical skills for their students. More»
NIU Center for Economic Education in the news
The NIU Center for Economic Education joins other community organizations to form the Financial Literacy Collaborative to provide educational activities for area P-20 students and teachers. More»
Economic Education Day Awards Luncheon
Teachers receiving one of the 3M Educator awards were recognized at the October 25 Economic Education Day Luncheon at the Union League Club of Chicago.
Western Illinois University Center revitalized
The Center for Economic Education at Western Illinois University is now officially reopened, under the directorship of Thomas R. Sadler. The WIU Center will serve the economic and financial education needs of teachers in West-Central Illinois. Contact the WIU Center.
NIU Center for Economic Education in the news
The NIU Center for Economic Education is developing new ways to teach economics so future generations can capitalize on better financial literacy. More»
Videos
National Economics Challenge
The championship round of National Economics Challenge is available on YouTube! Watch»
Income VS Wealth
Jack Ablin, Chief Investment Officer at Harris Private Bank narrates this 1:40 video on the topic of "Income vs Wealth" - routinely putting some income aside into savings or investments to build wealth. A good piece to share with your students. (Windows Media Player file format)
Victor Andrew HS students speak about the National Debt on Channel One!
Peg Seaman, social studies teacher at Victor J. Andrew High School, Tinley Park, is sharing an informative clip that aired on CBS TV the end of March. The clip includes footage of an interview with four Andrew High School students discussing our national debt. Watch»
Teacher shows why The Stock Market Game should be in YOUR classroom!
Tom Kowalewski, Virginia High School, created this video file for a course project. See how the SMG program can help reinforce teaching goals and provide life skills for students. Tom recommends Money Spin educational puzzle activity from White Bag Software. Watch»
Pritzker Elementary- SMG in the classroom
This Web-Documentary produced by The Stock Market Game and the "Pearson Foundation chronicles Pritzker Elementary's teacher Jerry Weissbuch and his use of the SMG program in the classroom and after school. Watch»
Managing Risk at CME Group - How it all Works
This is a great and yet very simple introduction to the vital role CME Group plays in helping people manage their risk on a daily basis. It breaks the terminology and general concepts down into terms everyone can understand. A great video to play in the classroom too. Students who tour the CME Group/Chicago Board of Trade see this video as part of that visit. Watch»
High Point teacher wins Star of the Classroom award
Carita Hall, High Point Elementary School in Orland School District 135 is one of twelve teachers being recognized at the October 25 Economic Education Awards Luncheon at the Union League Club of Chicago. Carita is one of ten recipients of the 3M "Stars in the Classroom" award for 2011. More»
The Stock Market Game topic of seminar at Julian, aired on First Business
The Stock Market Game and investing
in stocks was the topic of a seminar at Chicago's Percy Julian High School. Fred
Banyon, a stockbroker with a passion for helping students see the opportunity in
learning how to invest wisely, is reaching out to Chicago schools to engage them
with Econ Illinois' Stock Market Game program. This seminar at Julian obviously
caught the attention of these young people! (The video is no longer available on First Business.)
Dr Helen Roberts interviewed on First Business
First Business recently aired a segment about President Obama's "American Jobs Act." They interviewed Dr. Helen Roberts, clinical associate professor of economics and director of the UIC Center for Economic Education. (The video is no longer available on First Business.)