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Last Updated: 6/10/2013

Economic Boot Camp

Economic teachers were invited to an event co-sponsored with the Michigan Council on Economic Education, where attendees learned about personal finance, the Federal Reserve, the European Union and economics.

Attendees were encouraged to bring a laptop inorder to engage in some of the activities. It wasn't required but extras were available for those who are unable to bring one.

The event included a free buffet lunch both days, tours and presentations.

Wednesday, 06/26/13
9:00 AM
Personal Finance Day

Welcome

9:15 AM
Financial Literacy Standards and the Common Core
Bonnie Meszaros, Associate Director, Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship, University of Delaware
10:45 AM
Break
11:00 AM
Best Practices Panel
Panelists
Amy Broekhuizen, Teacher, Kentwood Schools
Kathie Beck, Teacher, Holland Schools
12:00 PM
Lunch
12:45 PM
Online Personal Finance Resources
Lois Gibbons, Michigan JumpStart
Glenna Fritz, Michigan JumpStart
2:00 PM
Break
2:15 PM
Stock Market Game Tutorial
Ekaterini Chrisopoulos-Vergos, Michigan Council on Economic Education
3:00 PM
Adjourn
Thursday, 06/27/13
9:00 AM
Economics Day

Welcome

9:05 AM
An Introduction to Federal Reserve Publications
Martin Lavelle, Senior Associate Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Detroit Branch
Dan Wassmann, Communications Manager, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
10:00 AM
Learn More about the European Union
Valerie Rouxel-Laxton, Head of Economic and Financial Section, Delegation of the European Union to the United States
11:00 AM
Break
11:15 AM
Best Practices
Panelists
Kathryn Gustafson, Teacher, Farmington Schools
Emily Truscott, Teacher, International Schools – Troy
Scott Warrow, Teacher, Birmingham Schools
12:15 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
The Great Depression
Barb Flowers, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
3:00 PM
Adjourn
3:00 PM
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