The Texas Council on Economic Education (TCEE) participated in the San Antonio ISD Winter Social Studies conference. The conference was held at Brackenridge High School on Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 8:30AM - 11:45AM with over 100 participants from grades 1 through 9.
The TCEE held two 90 minute presentations: Lessons for Teaching Economics Using the Play Dough Economics Publication and the Virtual Economics tools. One session targeted 3rd grade teachers while the second session targeted 4th and 5th grade teachers. Participants in the TCEE presentations learned how to apply economics to everyday situations using Play Dough to stimulate discussion and analysis of economic terms and concepts.
The TCEE would like to thank and recognize Janet Mansmann, Senior Social Studies Coordinator, Cynthia Hernandez, Elementary Social Studies Specialist and all of the other SAISD staff for organizing this professional development event focusing on economic education.
If you are an educator and would like to obtain a copy of the Virtual Economics CD with 1200 lessons, 79 publications and 500 economic terms, click here: http://bit.ly/98JMdm
To obtain PDF versions of the PowerPoint presentations used at SAISD, click here: http://bit.ly/9hZhVt
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Texas Council on Economic Education - January Newsletter
The Texas Council on Economic Education has released its January Newsletter. It includes a letter from the President, Laura Ewing, as well as upcoming activities and events.
Please visit us at www.economicstexas.org to subscribe to our email newsletter. Click Here To Download the PDF version of the newsletter.
Please visit us at www.economicstexas.org to subscribe to our email newsletter. Click Here To Download the PDF version of the newsletter.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Why Economic Education?
This video highlights the efforts of the Council for Economic Education (CEE) to improve upon economic education through K - 12 teacher professional development. On a national level, the CEE reaches 150,000 teachers annually with potentially 15 million students affected. The Texas Council on Economic Education (TCEE) averages over 5,000 teacher contacts a year potentially affecting over 500,000 students.
The Texas Council on Economic Education is proud to be a strong contributor toward our vision of a nation of individuals who possess the knowledge and skills to make informed economic decisions.
Learn more about the TCEE at www.economicstexas.org.
The Texas Council on Economic Education is proud to be a strong contributor toward our vision of a nation of individuals who possess the knowledge and skills to make informed economic decisions.
Learn more about the TCEE at www.economicstexas.org.
Friday, December 11, 2009
TCEE Announces Economics Challenge Fall 2009 Qualifiers
Congratulations to all of the students and teachers that participated in the Fall 2009 Texas Economics Challenge. The Fall Challenge was conducted during the week of 11/30/2009 through 12/4/2009 across the state. There will be a Spring 2010 Challenge during the week of 3/29/2010 through 4/2/2010 with registration beginning on 1/18/2010.
The following Economics Challenge teams qualified for the Texas state finals to be help in Austin, TX on April 13, 2010. Listings in bold denote the highest score from their region. Click on the image to see the full list.
About the Economics Challenge
The Council for Economic Education National Economics Challenge is a state, regional and national competition for high school students designed to increase their understanding of and interest in economics and trade. Every year the Texas Council on Economic Education, with support from the Council for Economic Education, hosts the Economics Challenge Program.
The Challenge is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge of Economic Literacy by competing with other students across the state in written and "Quiz Bowl" examinations.
Teachers and Students throughout Texas are able to participate regardless of travel or budgetary constraints. The Texas Council on Economic Education absorbs the cost of team fees through a variety of grants. In the first (divisional Fall and Spring) round, each team of up to FOUR students in two divisions will complete online exams that cover topics in macro, micro and international economics. Students compete in teams for a chance advance to the state finals in Austin, to win prizes and a trip to New York City to compete in the national finals.
The following Economics Challenge teams qualified for the Texas state finals to be help in Austin, TX on April 13, 2010. Listings in bold denote the highest score from their region. Click on the image to see the full list.
About the Economics Challenge
The Council for Economic Education National Economics Challenge is a state, regional and national competition for high school students designed to increase their understanding of and interest in economics and trade. Every year the Texas Council on Economic Education, with support from the Council for Economic Education, hosts the Economics Challenge Program.
The Challenge is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge of Economic Literacy by competing with other students across the state in written and "Quiz Bowl" examinations.
Teachers and Students throughout Texas are able to participate regardless of travel or budgetary constraints. The Texas Council on Economic Education absorbs the cost of team fees through a variety of grants. In the first (divisional Fall and Spring) round, each team of up to FOUR students in two divisions will complete online exams that cover topics in macro, micro and international economics. Students compete in teams for a chance advance to the state finals in Austin, to win prizes and a trip to New York City to compete in the national finals.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Laura Ewing Appointed President of the Texas Council on Economic Education
The Texas Council on Economic Education is pleased to announce that Laura Ewing has been appointed as the President and CEO of the Texas Council on Economic Education. This appointment is effective November 1, 2009. Ms. Ewing was chosen after a nationwide search and has a proven track record of supporting Texas teachers in economic education in leadership roles in both teaching and in a supervisory capacity. Ms. Ewing succeeds the retiring Tim Shaunty who will assist with the transition until December 31, 2009 when he begins his retirement.
Ms. Ewing has over 24 years of experience in the classroom and brings a wide background of applying economic education in Texas. She has been a teacher in Houston ISD, Spring ISD, Cy-Fair ISD, Fort Bend ISD and Clear Creek ISD. In addition, she has been a Curriculum Specialist for Pearland ISD as well as an Adjunct Professor and University of Houston – Clear Lake.
Ms. Ewing holds a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership and Cultural Studies from the University of Houston. Her extensive experience and dedication to forwarding economic education in Texas makes her an excellent choice to lead the Texas Council into the future. Under her leadership, the TCEE will continue its mission to establish a nation of individuals who possess the knowledge and skills to make informed economic decisions.
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Ewing.
Ms. Ewing has over 24 years of experience in the classroom and brings a wide background of applying economic education in Texas. She has been a teacher in Houston ISD, Spring ISD, Cy-Fair ISD, Fort Bend ISD and Clear Creek ISD. In addition, she has been a Curriculum Specialist for Pearland ISD as well as an Adjunct Professor and University of Houston – Clear Lake.
Ms. Ewing holds a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership and Cultural Studies from the University of Houston. Her extensive experience and dedication to forwarding economic education in Texas makes her an excellent choice to lead the Texas Council into the future. Under her leadership, the TCEE will continue its mission to establish a nation of individuals who possess the knowledge and skills to make informed economic decisions.
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Ewing.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Record Number of Students Registered for Fall Texas Stock Market Game
The Texas Council on Economic Education is thrilled to announce that 5, 836 teams made up of just over 22,300 students are participating across the state this fall in this exciting online investment simulation. Students from grades 4 through 12 develop personal finance skills related to savings and investing as they learn & apply academic skills in economics, math, language arts and technology. An online Teacher Support Center and teacher training make it easy for teachers to implement the program in their classroom.
One SMG teacher expressed, “Playing the SMG last year was great fun for my classes and me! I feel that my students learned so much, and I know I did. After 34 years of teaching, it was nice to be excited about something new.”
The SMG includes a competition that awards prizes to the top performing teams. The Fall session runs from September 28 through December 4, 2009. The next session runs from February 8 through April 16, 2010. Teacher training for the Spring competition will be offered in January. The SMG is available to all Texas teachers and students in grades 4 through 12 at no cost in most areas. Team fees are covered by generous regional sponsors. Check with Debbie Mackey to check eligibility for your school.
For more information:
Visit www.economicstexas.org and click on the Stock Market Game link or contact Debbie at mackeysmg@aol.com or 1 888 764 8233.
About The Stock Market Game
The Stock Market Game is an educational program of the SIFMA Foundation. Since 1977, nearly 12 million students have participated in The Stock Market Game. To learn more about the SIFMA Foundation’s Stock Market Game and its financial literacy programs for adults visit: www.sifma.org/education
One SMG teacher expressed, “Playing the SMG last year was great fun for my classes and me! I feel that my students learned so much, and I know I did. After 34 years of teaching, it was nice to be excited about something new.”
The SMG includes a competition that awards prizes to the top performing teams. The Fall session runs from September 28 through December 4, 2009. The next session runs from February 8 through April 16, 2010. Teacher training for the Spring competition will be offered in January. The SMG is available to all Texas teachers and students in grades 4 through 12 at no cost in most areas. Team fees are covered by generous regional sponsors. Check with Debbie Mackey to check eligibility for your school.
For more information:
Visit www.economicstexas.org and click on the Stock Market Game link or contact Debbie at mackeysmg@aol.com or 1 888 764 8233.
About The Stock Market Game
The Stock Market Game is an educational program of the SIFMA Foundation. Since 1977, nearly 12 million students have participated in The Stock Market Game. To learn more about the SIFMA Foundation’s Stock Market Game and its financial literacy programs for adults visit: www.sifma.org/education
Susan Guy from Aldine ISD and Tim Shaunty Receive Awards
(October 20, 2009) Susan Guy from Hill Intermediate EXCEL Academy-Aldine ISD, in Houston, Texas was presented with the John Morton Excellence in the Teaching of Economics Award by the Global Association of Teachers of Economics (GATE), a program of the Council for Economic Education (CEE). Ms. Guy formally received the award at the CEE 2009 Annual Conference held in Washington D.C. on October 8, 2009.
Susan Guy attended Louisiana Tech University earning both her Bachelors of Arts in Education with a minor in Social Studies and Masters of Arts in Counseling. She has taught in public schools for 19 years, and currently teaches fifth and sixth grade economics.
Her achievements have included being awarded the National Leavey Award for Entrepreneurship, 2007 and the Texas Elementary Economic Teacher of the Year, 2008.
Susan has been a member of the Houston Chronicle’s Education Advisory Board and was chosen to be the “face” for their current ad campaign.
“I enjoy giving each of my students the opportunity to learn how they can be successful in business and their personal lives through becoming knowledgeable at an early age about various economic concepts,” said Ms. Guy.
The awards were started in 2005 and named to honor one of the leading figures in the development of economic education. The John Morton Excellence in the Teaching of Economics Awards recognize excellence in teaching of economics and financial literacy. The awards honor teachers whose innovative teaching methods improve and stimulate understanding of economics, financial literacy, and/or entrepreneurship.
Tim Shaunty, President of the Texas Council on Economic Education was presented the Marvin Bower Award by the Council for Economic Education (CEE). The award is presented to a professional educator whose contributions to economic education are exemplary. The criteria include educational leadership, productive communication of ideas to broad audiences, and an innovative spirit.
The CEE recognizes Mr. Shaunty for his educational leadership in the advocacy for economics, personal finance and entrepreneurship programs for K-12 teachers in the State of Texas.
Susan Guy attended Louisiana Tech University earning both her Bachelors of Arts in Education with a minor in Social Studies and Masters of Arts in Counseling. She has taught in public schools for 19 years, and currently teaches fifth and sixth grade economics.
Her achievements have included being awarded the National Leavey Award for Entrepreneurship, 2007 and the Texas Elementary Economic Teacher of the Year, 2008.
Susan has been a member of the Houston Chronicle’s Education Advisory Board and was chosen to be the “face” for their current ad campaign.
“I enjoy giving each of my students the opportunity to learn how they can be successful in business and their personal lives through becoming knowledgeable at an early age about various economic concepts,” said Ms. Guy.
The awards were started in 2005 and named to honor one of the leading figures in the development of economic education. The John Morton Excellence in the Teaching of Economics Awards recognize excellence in teaching of economics and financial literacy. The awards honor teachers whose innovative teaching methods improve and stimulate understanding of economics, financial literacy, and/or entrepreneurship.
Tim Shaunty, President of the Texas Council on Economic Education was presented the Marvin Bower Award by the Council for Economic Education (CEE). The award is presented to a professional educator whose contributions to economic education are exemplary. The criteria include educational leadership, productive communication of ideas to broad audiences, and an innovative spirit.
The CEE recognizes Mr. Shaunty for his educational leadership in the advocacy for economics, personal finance and entrepreneurship programs for K-12 teachers in the State of Texas.
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