Introduces the theme with a less-than-encouraging presentation of student achievement data in the area of economics. In addition, she extends an invitation to teachers to work together and share an economics eduation activity they have found helpful in their classrooms.
Presents criteria for including good children’s literature into the study of a culture. What does this have to do with economics education? Many of the cultural barriers minority students face are related to economic disadvantage. Good children’s literature includes clutrually accurate images making the curriculum accessible to all students.
Reviews resources available to Iowa teachers through Junior Achievement, Inc., an innovative and highly effective economics program for elementary, middle, and high school students.