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Global Connection Links Teachers & Students

The Illinois Council on Economic Education (ICEE), National Council on Economic Education (NCEE) and the Romanian Center for Economic Education have established a classroom partnership project which will connect four high school teachers and their classrooms in each country through interactive economics learning activities.

Pictured: Terry Borg, Matt King, Kathy Bellott, David Travis, Brad Sweet, Amanda Van Allen (seated) and Joanne Dempsey (seated)
In This Issue
From The President

Welcome to the inaugural issue of E-CONnections, a newsletter of the ICEE.

Fall Session of SMG is Underway

The Fall 2004 Stock Market Game™ (SMG) Program is available for active trading through December 10th.

3M Award Winning Economic Educators Honored

Six outstanding Illinois educators recognized October 26th for their exceptional work in teaching economics.

Taking the Challenge

More than 95 high school students took the challenge last spring - and all came out winners.

Economics Poster Contest

The 2004-2005 Economics Poster Contest will soon be underway at ICEE Centers around the state.

IGEFHS, the Best of Times: the Most Uncertain of Times

To borrow a modified famous line from Charles Dickens for the Illinois Global Economics & Finance High School (IGEFHS) these are the best of times, the most uncertain of times.

Other Resources
Contact Information
Information on how to contact the ICEE
ICEE Centers
A directory of participating centers for economic education
Curriculum & Workshops
Programs and workshops offered through the ICEE
NCEE News
Updates regarding the National Council on Economic Education
ICEE Calendar
A summary of upcoming ICEE events