[Fredslist] RE: Thinking Economics curriculum in NYC alternative-ed schools

[Linda Queenie Newman]

Hi Troy,
 
I am forwarding your description of this worthy program to fredslist at
www.gothamnetworking.com .
 
There are 450 members who read this, let's hope you have a great response.
Please respond directly to twhite at ncee.net .
 
Many thanks.
 
Gothamly,
 
Linda
 
Linda R. Newman
 
Third Generation Insurance Broker
 
lindarnewman at verizon.net
 

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From: Troy White [mailto:twhite at ncee.net] 
Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 9:09 AM
To: Linda Queenie Newman
Subject: Thinking Economics curriculum in NYC alternative-ed schools


Queenie,
 
NCEE received exclusive distribution rights for a high school economics
curriculum called 'Thinking Economics' (TE).  
 
TE is an "electronic" textbook that students use to learn economics, and
contains 76 interactive lessons that cover micro, macro, and global
economics, as well as personal finance.  Teachers have resources that
reinforce the computer-based lessons, including test banks and in-class
activities and simulations.  
 
TE has had tremendous success with students in alternative education
programs. A teacher in St. Pete, FL put over 100 low socioeconomic freshmen
through the program, and only 2 of them failed his course; one of his
students was even learning disabled, and despite getting straight F's in all
his courses the previous year, he received a C+ in Economics after using TE.
 
The TE website is at http://www.thinkingeconomics.com
 
We're trying to introduce TE into the NYC school system, in particular the
New Beginnings program, which is one of Mayor Bloomberg's alternative
education initiatives for at-risk students.  With TE the New Beginnings
students would be able to retrieve their economics credits, which are
required for graduation in NY State.
 
We are looking for a small group of sponsors who could contribute a $2,000
matching grant so one of the New Beginnings schools can purchase TE.  (We
always require that grant recipients put up a portion of the $4,000 building
site license cost; if schools don't make a financial commitment, TE tends to
sit on a shelf. one of the hazards of free goods.)
 
While I can't promise fame and wealth, I can promise that sponsors will
receive publicity, recognition, unending gratitude and the chance to make
sure NYC at-risk students get their Economics credits to graduate, not to
mention lots of feel-good goosebumps.
 
Best,
 
Troy White
Director of Product Marketing & Sales
National Council on Economic Education
212-730-1791 | twhite at ncee.net
 
 
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