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This newsletter is designed to keep you abreast of the range of activities and programs offered by the Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship in Delaware. Each issue highlights news, staff, sponsored programs and special events. We hope you'll find it a useful resource in promoting what we expect to be our common goal: furthering economics, personal finance and entrepreneurship education. |
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First Year Seminars
This fall, 600 University of Delaware freshmen in 30 First Year Seminars learned about the responsible use of credit and the importance of saving and budgeting financial resources. Bank of America volunteers partnered with our staff to present the 50-minute lessons developed by the Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship (CEEE).
Program evaluations revealed that few students had previously received training in personal finance. Before participating in the program, most were unfamiliar with financial products, services, fees and laws. They  were also unaware of the consequences of making imprudent financial decisions.
The evaluations underscored the critical need for financial education not only in secondary schools but also in universities for students who never acquired the skills essential for financial security before graduating from high school. |
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Family Math Night at Stubbs Elementary School
Fifty families attended Family Math Night hosted by the CEEE at  Stubbs Elementary School on October 25. Parents and children worked together learning and reinforcing grade-appropriate math skills as they played spending and saving games developed by the CEEE. The evening program also encouraged parents and children to talk about spending and saving choices.
Children received books and games to continue developing and reinforcing their math skills at home. A grant from JPMorgan Chase supported the evening of family learning and fun. |
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Delaware Teachers Attend National Meeting
Under the auspices of the CEEE, five Delaware high school teachers and one elementary teacher attended the annual meeting of the Global Association of Teachers of Economics (GATE) in Kansas City, October 4-6. GATE offers professional development opportunities, resources and conferences for teachers around the world. It is affiliated with the Council for Economic Education, which provided grants to teachers attending GATE meetings.
The teachers participated in a wide variety of presentations, workshops and events designed to assist them in enhancing economic and financial literacy among K-12 students.The sessions featured the latest in curriculum development, instructional materials and teaching strategies and also included technology tools, online video games and new publications focusing on integrating U.S. history, civics and children's literature into the economics curriculum. An important issue discussed throughout the annual meeting was how to align resources in economics and personal finance to the Common Core Standards in Math and English Language Arts.
With expertise provided by the CEEE, the teachers are implementing curriculum lessons and teaching strategies that were introduced at the GATE sessions and are designing new lessons to help Delaware teachers meet the Common Core Standards. Participation by the teachers in cross-district collaboration with resources and expertise provided by the CEEE is helping create 21st century classroom practice in Delaware.
The Delaware teachers agreed that they benefited from opportunities to discuss issues, accomplishments and challenges with colleagues at the annual meeting.
The following Delaware teachers participated in the GATE annual meeting in October:
Lisa Coverdale, Cape Henlopen High School
Mike Daugila, Christiana High School
Stella Evans, Highlands Elementary School
Crystal Mason, William Penn High School
Eileen McAnulla, Laurel High School
Brian Nabb, Smyrna High School |
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Money Rules Summit
On November 29, the CEEE partnered with the Delaware Financial Literacy Institute to present the eighth annual Money Rules Summit at Delaware State University for 157 juniors and seniors from 21 high schools across the state. The Summit gav e students the opportunity to work with volunteers from the financial services industry and non-profit organizations while learning about budgeting, credit, saving and goal-setting.
Mr. Craig Weldon, Special Investigator in the Delaware Department of Justice Consumer Protector Division, spoke to the students about how to protect against identity theft. His tips included precautions when shopping online, how to guard personal information and how not to become a victim of phishing and pharming e-mails.
While the students participated in the Summit, their teachers  reviewed a new curriculum package for classroom use entitled Learning, Earning, and Investing and a related online video game.This workshop and the accompanying materials were made available to teachers through the generous support of Discover Financial Services and the Council for Economic Education. |
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Recruiting for the MAEEE Class of 2015
Recruiting is now underway for the Master of Arts in Economics and Entrepreneurship for Educators (MAEEE) Class of 2015.
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Upcoming Stock Market Game Workshop
The Spring 2013 Stock Market Game will run from March 4 through May 10. In preparation for the game, a teacher workshop will be held on Thursday, January 31.
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Upcoming Workshops
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Keys Personal Finance Refresher
Savings and Investing
Overview with expert speaker, Kevin Worsh from BNY Mellon Wealth Management. New lessons from Learning, Earning & Investing and a teacher roundtable.
When: January 9, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Duncan Center, 500 Loockerman Street, Dover, Delaware
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Program Two
Computer lab hands-on sessions using the Gen I Revolution Video Game. Explore the missions of the Gen I Team as they help your students understand the concepts related to savings, investing, budgeting, and credit.
Two Sites Available
When: January 17, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Wallin, Basin Road, New Castle
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When: January 23, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Seaford High School, Room 114
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2013 Economic Forecast
The Economic Forecast, hosted by Lyons Companies and the CEEE, will be held at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 12, at Clayton Hall on the University of Delaware's Laird Campus in Newark.
Launched in 2005 to inform Lyons Companies employees about the impact of economic conditions on client business and the insurance industry, the Economic Forecast has become a premier regional business event. It brings together distinguished voices that influence, determine and interpret U.S. economic policy.
The speakers will make their presentations, engage in a panel discussion of current conditions, trends and policy implications and then take questions from attendees. Past speakers have used the event to make significant policy announcements, attracting media attention each year.
There is no charge to attend the Economic Forecast but seating is limited and reservations are required. Read about the 2012 event, view past speakers, or register now. |
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The CEEE is hosting the screening of "Overdraft," a one-hour, nonpartisan documentary that highlights the growing U.S. debt and its critical implications for individuals and U.S. competitiveness. The Travelers Institute collaborated with public television to present "Overdraft" in an effort to raise awareness and inform public policy discussion about the U.S. debt and its implications for future growth.
RSVP for the Event
View a trailer of the documentary. |
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