Dominican University Center for Economic Education
Centers for Economic Education function primarily to deliver economic education programs for K-12 schools, teachers, and students within their defined geographic area of responsibility. The Dominican University Center is the local Econ Illinois affiliate for K-12 teachers located in DuPage, North and West Cook (outside of the City of Chicago), and Lake Counties.
The Center’s Director, Professor Dan Condon, is featured in the fall issue of Dominican, the online magazine of Dominican University. The article highlights his advocacy for the need to incorporate economic education and personal finance topics within the K-12 curriculum.
Local schools will be involved with the Teach Children to Save Day on April 27. Second and third grade classrooms paired with Dominican volunteers will enjoy a fun learning experience stressing the importance of saving. For more information on this program or other local opportunities, contact Professor Condon by email or at 708.524.6233.
Final judging underway in annual Poster Contest
Regional judging is concluding for the 2010 Economic Poster Contest for grades 1-8. Students depict in drawing one of six economic concepts. Winners are selected at the regional level and advance to state judging. See the Poster Contest web pages for program information and images of past winners. 2010 winners will be announced in April.
2010 twelve-month calendars, including full-size images of the 12 state winners from the 2009 contest, are still available. Contact Econ Illinois to request up to five calendars for yourself and to share.
Entrepreneurship workshop for K-12 teachers
The Illinois Institute for Entrepreneurship Education (IIEE), the Illinois Association for Career and Technical Education, and the DuPage Workforce Board are co-sponsoring an Entrepreneurship Workshop on March 18 for K-12 educators in Lisle, IL. Workshop materials, CPDUs and refreshments will be included for the nominal fee. Visit the IIEE website for information on IIEE and the professional development available to educators.
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EconEdLink Update: A newsletter featuring curriculum
The February 16 issue of Tuesday Tips featured EconEdLink, an online website, with its various resources for K-12 teachers. But wait, there's more!
The website now has a newsletter, EconEdLink Update, featuring specific current event lessons and highlights timely events and activities that support the lessons. Take a look!
Thinkfinity.org: A comprehensive multipurpose website
Thinkfinity.org is a source of K-12 resources for four target audiences: teachers, students, parents and afterschool.
Resources include standards-based lesson plans, interactive games, educational videos, podcasts, maps, a calendar featuring “today in history”, homework help and more – all developed by our country’s leading educational organizations. We recommend you check this site out!
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