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Learning Center for Economics Overview. Presented by, Susan Stiles LCE Board Chair November 21, 2011. Agenda. LCE Structure, Background and Mission 2011 / 2012 Programs Teacher Resources Student Resources. LCE Partners. Board Members. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Learning Center for EconomicsOverview
Presented by,Susan StilesLCE Board Chair
November 21, 2011
Agenda
LCE Structure, Background and Mission2011 / 2012 ProgramsTeacher ResourcesStudent Resources
LCE Partners
Board Members Susan Stiles – Chair, Minneapolis Rotary – [email protected] Tom Welch – Treasurer, Minneapolis Rotary – [email protected] Maureen Tubbs – Secretary, Minneapolis [email protected] Gordon Olsen – Teacher Liaison , Retired MPLS Economics Teacher –
[email protected] Erick Ajax – Member, Minneapolis Rotary – [email protected] Joe Baldwin – Member, Junior Achievement – [email protected] Jane Stockman – Member, Minnesota Council on Economic Education –
[email protected] Joe Mahon – Member, Federal Reserve Bank – [email protected] Lanise Block – MPLS Content Lead K-12: Social Studies –
[email protected] Gleason Glover – Board Adviser, Minneapolis Rotary –
[email protected] Mark Hoonsbeen – Board Adviser, Minneapolis Rotary –
History
Established in 1976 75th Anniversary Endowment by the
Minneapolis Rotary with $85,000 was established to permanently support LCE
The program has evolvedPartnerships remain strong
Support Volunteer Resources
Primarily through Rotary membersFinancial Resources
Rotary EndowmentSeveral other small benefactorsMPLS School district has also contributed in
the past In Kind Resources
From our partners
Mission and PurposeTo actively ensure that the teaching and
learning of economics remains a vital and mandatory element of the education experienceFinancial literacyEngage Economics studentsProvide resources and support to the
teachers
Target
Primarily 12th Grade EconomicsExpand to lower grade levels
Changes in academic standards K-12Expansion of existing programsDevelopment of new programs
Teacher Support
Pre and Post TestsIn Service Teacher DevelopmentTeacher Appreciation Breakfast - OctoberEconomics Resource MaterialsTeacher Economics Book Club
Distributed in May discussed during the Economic Congress break out session in January
Micromotives and Macrobehavior by Thomas C. Schillling
Student ProgramsEconomic Congress
May 17, 2012 at the University of MN Applied Economics St. Paul Campus
7 high schools debate 3 economic questions each with 3 positions.
Debate is judged and awards are givenContinental breakfast and lunch is servedFull day program
Economic Congress
January 2006
2010 Economic Congress
Student Programs Day at the Fed
One day field trip to the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis
About 80 studentsTwice a Year
November 22, 2011 (South & Roosevelt) – usually 3 schools
February 22, 2012 tentative (5 schools)
Day At the FedNovember 20, 2007
Day at the Fed November
2005
Student Programs
Business EthicsCar Town, USAScheduled anytime during the school
yearCompleted in one class period1 – 2 Rotarians will conduct the session
Student Programs
Kiva.org Micro lending around the worldLCE was working on expanding this
program the last 2 yearsHenry and Roosevelt at least have
implemented Kiva.LCE needs a steering committee for
Kiva to be able to move forward
Junior Achievement www.jaum.org
Economic education materials and programs Titus Challenge – Regional Competition Devry in Edina will host a one day Titan program in the
Spring 9am – 2pm If transportation is a issue contact Joe Baldwinhttp://titan.ja.org
Reverse Job Shadow in the school – one day one class period Includes volunteers, curriculum and career readiness
Federal Reserve Bank Economic materials and programs available on the
website www.minneapolisfed.org Student Programs
Student Essay contest due March 23, 2012 Teaching Aids
Articles and Class Supplements Economic Education for Teachers Conversation with the Chairman Our money teaching unit CPI calculator information
Primary Plans for the Future
Further enhance Economic Congress experience
Offer 2 Economic Congress per yearAdd 2 more days to Day at the FedIncrease teacher development opportunitiesEncourage more student participationExpand programs K-12
Secondary Plans for the Future
Kiva program in all the schools Expansion of the Ethics program Learning Center for Math targeting Middle
School Other Learning Centers…………….
At different age levels Embraced by different partnersLead by Minneapolis Rotary
Reaching Out
Expand to add community partnersAdditional support – volunteer,
financial and in kindA teacher volunteer to join the LCE
board to help with the communication with teachers and the planning logistics
Questions?
