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The 10th Annual Visionary Awards

By Annamarie Cerreta

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Last night, the Council for Economic Education (CEE) held its 10th Annual Visionary Awards dinner hosting 300 guests att the Pierre Hotel in New York City. The evening showcased CEE’s mission, our impact to date, and honored leaders who promote economic and financial literacy. The evening was a night of thought-provoking discussion, amiable conversation, and intellectual discourse.

The Visionary Awards were given to four leaders who continue to advance our mission. The honorees were Ann Kaplan, Partner, Circle Wealth Management; Robert E. Moritz, U.S. Chairman and Senior Partner PwC; Prof. Robert J. Shiller, Sterling Professor of Economics, Yale University; and Andrew Ross Sorkin, Founder of DealBook, Financial Columnist for The New York Times, and CNBC Co-Anchor of “Squawk Box.”

During the evening, attendees enjoyed an entertaining fireside chat with the honorees moderated by the evening’s Master of Ceremonies and CNBC’s chief economist reporter, Steve Liesman. The fireside chat addressed hot topics such as women in the workplace, the housing “bubble,” interest rates, and most importantly, how individuals can make an impact to ensure our youth are given the opportunity to learn about economics and personal finance.

CEE also honored three exemplary New York Metropolitan area teachers who advance economic education in and out of the classroom. The teachers received the Alfred P. Sloan Teaching Champion Awards for their excellence in economic education. They continually deliver this important content in and out of their classrooms and achieve results.

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The evening raised over $700,000 to support CEE’s programs and help us reach our goals to reach and teach every child in the United States to create a more informed citizenry capable of making better decisions as savers, investors, borrowers, voters, and participants in the global economy.

We would also like to thank those who attended and to our sponsors who helped make this amazing event happen!

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POSTED: October 30, 2015 | BY: brendan

CEE Report – Fall 2015

By John Jones

CEE Report fall CEE Report – Fall 2015

Three times a year the Council for Economic Education releases the CEE Report, highlighting our new and noteworthy events, programs and partnerships, including pilot programs and joint ventures with key supporters.

In This Issue

Voya Foundation Awards $150,000 Grand for Partnership with Cristo Rey Schools
Note from Nan
CEE’s Annual Conference
CEE Thanks its Funders
2015 Visionary Awards

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POSTED: October 21, 2015 | BY: brendan

CEE Report – Fall 2015

By John Jones

CEE Report fall CEE Report – Fall 2015

Three times a year the Council for Economic Education releases the CEE Report, highlighting our new and noteworthy events, programs and partnerships, including pilot programs and joint ventures with key supporters.

In This Issue

Voya Foundation Awards $150,000 Grand for Partnership with Cristo Rey Schools
Note from Nan
CEE’s Annual Conference
CEE Thanks its Funders
2015 Visionary Awards

The post CEE Report – Fall 2015 appeared first on Council for Economic Education.

POSTED: October 21, 2015 | BY: brendan

CEE Report – Fall 2015

By John Jones

CEE Report fall CEE Report – Fall 2015

Three times a year the Council for Economic Education releases the CEE Report, highlighting our new and noteworthy events, programs and partnerships, including pilot programs and joint ventures with key supporters.

In This Issue

Voya Foundation Awards $150,000 Grand for Partnership with Cristo Rey Schools
Note from Nan
CEE’s Annual Conference
CEE Thanks its Funders
2015 Visionary Awards

The post CEE Report – Fall 2015 appeared first on Council for Economic Education.

POSTED: October 21, 2015 | BY: brendan

K-12 Teacher Training Initiative at Rhode Island College on October 29, 2015

This free, one-day Financial Literacy professional development program is open to all K-12 educators. The teacher training will be held at Rhode Island College in Alger 110 on Thursday October 29, 2015 from 8:00 am to 3:45 pm. Two modules from the national Jump$tart Teacher Training Initiative will be presented, covering core topics of Savings and Investment, and Spending and Financial Planning. In addition, teachers will receive training on content and lessons in the Virtual Economics 4.5 flash drive that Fidelity is generously providing to every public school in RI in 2015.

Speakers and breakout session facilitators throughout the day will include RI educational leaders, classroom teachers, and Fidelity experts. It will be a great opportunity for RI schools to share their ideas on how to incorporate the National Standards Financial Literacy (adopted in RI in November 2014) into their classrooms.

The October 29 Financial Literacy program is being organized by the RI Jump$tart Coalition and the RI Council for Economic Education Please register now to reserve your place and encourage your colleagues to attend as well. Substitute reimbursement monies up to $75 per teacher are available to Districts upon request. Questions may be directed to Dr. Margaret Brooks, President of RI Jump$tart and RI Council for Economic Education, at rhodeislandjumpstart@gmail.com.

Many thanks to Fidelity Investments for generously supporting this program!

 

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ri-financial-literacy-teacher-training-initiative-tickets-18278875609

POSTED: October 13, 2015 | BY: Margaret Brooks

Teachers and Students: Tell us ‘What Should the President do to Improve the Economy?’

By Annamarie Cerreta

CEE is excited to announce the launch of its video contest asking students in kindergarten through 12th grade for the best economic advice they can give the President of the United States. To enter the contest, record one student, or a group of students, answering the following question in 60 seconds or less:

“What Should the President do to Improve the Economy?”

Enter by Wednesday, October 7th at 11:59 p.m. Please note that teachers must enter the videos on behalf of their students. Teachers may enter more than one video per class.

Download a pdf of the rules and FAQ here. Use the hashtag #CEEVidContest to follow the contest on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Watch a video from a past CEE Video Contest Entry

The contest is hosted on Facebook. Not all schools allow access to Facebook, so please plan accordingly by uploading your video to Facebook via a computer not associated with your school.

One winner will be chosen by CEE Facebook fans (“Viewers’ Choice”) and one winner will be chosen by economists selected as judges by CEE (“Economists’ Choice”). Prizes include a $500 American Express gift card for each teacher winner, and $25 iTunes gift cards for the student(s) featured in the winning videos.

Video Submission Period
Opens: Thursday, September 10, 2015, 9:00 a.m. ET
Closes: Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 11:59 p.m. ET

Public Voting Period
Starts: Thursday, October 8, 2015, 5:00 p.m ET
Ends: Thursday, October 15, 2015, 3:00 p.m. ET

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POSTED: September 10, 2015 | BY: brendan

Teachers and Students: Tell us ‘What Should the President do to Improve the Economy?’

By Annamarie Cerreta

CEE is excited to announce the launch of its video contest asking students in kindergarten through 12th grade for the best economic advice they can give the President of the United States. To enter the contest, record one student, or a group of students, answering the following question in 60 seconds or less:

“What Should the President do to Improve the Economy?”

Enter by Wednesday, September 30th at 11:59 p.m. Please note that teachers must enter the videos on behalf of their students. Teachers may enter more than one video per class.

Download a pdf of the rules and FAQ here. Rules and FAQ are also available on CEE’s Facebook page. Use the hashtag #CEEVidContest to follow the contest on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Enter the Video Contest Today

Watch a video from a past CEE Video Contest Entry

The contest is hosted on Facebook. Not all schools allow access to Facebook, so please plan accordingly by uploading your video to Facebook via a computer not associated with your school.

One winner will be chosen by CEE Facebook fans (“Viewers’ Choice”) and one winner will be chosen by economists selected as judges by CEE (“Economists’ Choice”). Prizes include a $500 American Express gift card for each teacher winner, and $25 iTunes gift cards for the student(s) featured in the winning videos.

Video Submission Period
Opens: Thursday, September 10, 2015, 9:00 a.m. ET
Closes: Wednesday, September 30, 2015, 11:59 p.m. ET

Public Voting Period
Starts: Thursday, October 1, 2015, 9:00 a.m. ET
Ends: Thursday, October 15, 2015, 3:00 p.m. ET

The post Teachers and Students: Tell us ‘What Should the President do to Improve the Economy?’ appeared first on Council for Economic Education.

POSTED: September 10, 2015 | BY: brendan

Teachers and Students: Tell us ‘What Should the President do to Improve the Economy?’

By Annamarie Cerreta

CEE is excited to announce the launch of its video contest asking students in kindergarten through 12th grade for the best economic advice they can give the President of the United States. To enter the contest, record one student, or a group of students, answering the following question in 60 seconds or less:

“What Should the President do to Improve the Economy?”

Enter by Wednesday, October 7th at 11:59 p.m. Please note that teachers must enter the videos on behalf of their students. Teachers may enter more than one video per class.

Download a pdf of the rules and FAQ here. Use the hashtag #CEEVidContest to follow the contest on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Watch a video from a past CEE Video Contest Entry

The contest is hosted on Facebook. Not all schools allow access to Facebook, so please plan accordingly by uploading your video to Facebook via a computer not associated with your school.

One winner will be chosen by CEE Facebook fans (“Viewers’ Choice”) and one winner will be chosen by economists selected as judges by CEE (“Economists’ Choice”). Prizes include a $500 American Express gift card for each teacher winner, and $25 iTunes gift cards for the student(s) featured in the winning videos.

Video Submission Period
Opens: Thursday, September 10, 2015, 9:00 a.m. ET
Closes: Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 11:59 p.m. ET

Public Voting Period
Starts: Thursday, October 8, 2015, 5:00 p.m ET
Ends: Thursday, October 15, 2015, 3:00 p.m. ET

The post Teachers and Students: Tell us ‘What Should the President do to Improve the Economy?’ appeared first on Council for Economic Education.

POSTED: September 10, 2015 | BY: brendan

Teacher Training Initiative at RI College on October 29, 2015

This free, one-day Financial Literacy professional development program is open to all K-12 educators. The teacher training will be held at Rhode Island College in Alger 110 on Thursday October 29, 2015 from 8:00 am to 3:45 pm. Two modules from the national Jump$tart Teacher Training Initiative will be presented, covering core topics of Savings and Investment, and Spending and Financial Planning. In addition, teachers will receive training on content and lessons in the Virtual Economics 4.5 flash drive that Fidelity is generously providing to every public school in RI in 2015.

Speakers and breakout session facilitators throughout the day will include RI educational leaders, classroom teachers, and Fidelity experts. It will be a great opportunity for RI schools to share their ideas on how to incorporate the National Standards Financial Literacy (adopted in RI in November 2014) into their classrooms.

The October 29 Financial Literacy program is being organized by the RI Jump$tart Coalition and the RI Council for Economic Education Please register now on Eventbrite to reserve your place and encourage your colleagues to attend as well. Substitute reimbursement monies up to $75 per teacher are available to Districts upon request. Questions may be directed to Dr. Margaret Brooks, President of RI Council for Economic Education and RI Jump$tart President, at rhodeislandjumpstart@gmail.com.

 

Many thanks to Fidelity Investments for generously supporting this program!

 

 

 

POSTED: August 17, 2015 | BY: Margaret Brooks

Council for Economic Educators Seeks Teachers Grades 4-12 for Personal Finance Test Reviews

The Council for Economic Education (CEE) is seeking teachers in grades 4 to 12 who will have their students take one of the CEE’s three new personal finance tests:

• Test of Financial Literacy (TFL) for grades 11 to 12. 50 test items.

• Test of Financial Knowledge (TFK) for grades 7 to 9. 45 test items.

• Basic Finance Test (BFT) for grades 4 to 6. 35 test items.

All students are eligible to take a test regardless of whether they have had personal finance instruction in school (course, unit, or lessons). All students know something about personal finance through various activities: school work, talking with parents or other adults, watching the news, browsing the Internet, participating in community program, or life experiences.

The testing will be conducted nationwide using CEE’s Online Assessment Center http://www.councilforeconed.org/r…/online-assessment-center/ The test is all multiple-choice and should take a class period. A few demographic questions are asked the end of the test to be used for overall analysis. The CEE will ensure the privacy of students and will not know their names. Teachers register their students with anonymous codes and only they know the identity of students.

If you are interested in participating, please fill out this short survey about your students and the class you are teaching. https://docs.google.com/…/1oQ2TVN4VXB-1pH3H3Mtg3bz…/viewform Once completed, you will receive a confirmation with brief instructions on how to proceed.

Please share this message with any colleagues who may be interested in participating.

POSTED: August 6, 2015 | BY: Margaret Brooks