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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Who’s teaching economics?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Every time you turn around there’s more bad news about the economy. Stocks are down. Unemployment is up. And people are left wondering what went wrong.
The financial mess makes high school economics classes suddenly more interesting and relevant. (I know I’m wishing I paid better attention.)
I’ve received a few emails from economics teachers, particularly those who teach the college-level Advanced Placement courses, and they said students are asking deeper, more engaging questions.
Some groups, such as the Arizona Council on Economic Education, are developing curriculum teachers can use based on today’s sour economy.
Georgia’s high school graduation rules require a half-unit of economics. Is that enough? Would elementary and middle school students benefit from these lessons?
