News and Notes$10,000 Grant from Bank of America Charitable Foundation Supports Financial Literacy Efforts.
NCCEE names Topics Education's Bruce Nofsinger as Chairman of the Board, click here to view press release.NCCEE recognizes excellence by East region NC K-12 students. Greenville, N.C.––The North Carolina Council on Economic Education’s 25th Annual East Region Awards Banquet was held to honor excellence by eastern North Carolina students in the areas of economics, personal finance and entrepreneurship. NCCEE recognizes excellence by Piedmont region NC K-12 students. Greensboro, N.C.––The North Carolina Council on Economic Education’s 25th Annual Piedmont Region Awards Banquet was held May 20 to honor excellence by North Carolina students in the areas of economics, personal finance and entrepreneurship. NCCEE recognizes excellence by Western region NC K-12 students. Asheville, N.C.––The North Carolina Council on Economic Education’s 25th Annual Western Region Awards Banquet was held May 27 to honor excellence by North Carolina students in the areas of economics, personal finance and entrepreneurship. NCCEE provide the resource Focus: Globalization as well as training on how to utilize the resource with area teachers in Wilmington. To view photos of the the workshop visit us on facebook by clicking here. The North Carolina Council on Economic Education, NCCEE announced today that first offering of their personal finance online education course has met with great success. Stephen Day, NCCEE's Program Director, is demonstrating a lesson from Virtual Economics 4.0. A NEW EDITION of Virtual Economics! Educators from Durham, Alamance, Chapel Hill-Carrboro, and Orange county schools attended at the DPS Staff Development Center. To view a list of workshops available visit our workshops page. Congratulations to the 2011 National Economics Challenge winners. The contest was held on May 22nd in New York City. Winners included students from the North Carolina School of Mathematics and Sciences, Durham, NC. To watch a video of the National Economics Challenge click here. Raleigh, N.C. –– The North Carolina Council on Economic Education, NCCEE, announced today that it has received a $7,500 contribution from RBC. Raleigh, N.C. –– The North Carolina Council on Economic Education, NCCEE, announced today that it has received a $10,000 contribution from the Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation. 2011 County Marketing Middle School Contest. Students from middle schools across the state competed in a PowerPoint presentation format. The County Marketing Contest is a contest designed to be an extension of the middle school standards for social studies (economics), technology and language arts. Students created a PowerPoint presentation that persuades companies to relocate or expand to a given county. To view winners click here. 2011 Calendar Poster Elementary School Contest. Students from elementary schools across the state enhanced their learning experience by participating in the annual Calendar Poster Contest. Teachers submitted artwork illustrating one of 8 economic concepts. Winning illustrations are included in a sixteen month calendar, sponsored by First Citizens Bank. To view winners click here. 2011 Spring Session of the Stock Market Game™ (SMG) Competition. Teachers signed up student teams to compete with nearly 2000 registered teams across North Carolina to win this honor. Valley Springs Middle School Students Win First Place in Statewide Stock Market Game™ Spring 2011 Competition, sponsored by Fidelity Investments. To view winner click here. 2011 State Champions for the Spring InvestWrite Competition. The 2011 National Economics Challenge Winners are Announced. The final competition will take place in NY City on May 22, 2011. The North Carolina Council on Economic Education (NCCEE) announced today that it has received a $10,000 contribution from the BB&T Charitable Foundation in support of the NCCEE’s economic and financial literacy efforts for North Carolina’s educators and students. The North Carolina Council on Economic Education (NCCEE) announced today that it has received a $15,000 operating funds grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation in support of the NCCEE’s economic and financial literacy efforts for North Carolina’s educators and students. “The MA in Economic Education from the University of Delaware is open for applications.” Announcing the 2011 Capitol Hill Challenge. It provides Members of Congress an opportunity to visit the schools in their home states or districts to witness the valuable academic and life lessons students learn from the SIFMA Foundation’s SMG program – and to inspire and serve as role models for the students. State Board of Education Approves Revised Social Studies Standards; The revised standards also include a stronger focus on financial literacy. State Treasurer and State Board of Education member Janet Cowell has been a strong proponent of financial literacy in the state’s social studies curriculum. NCCEE Announces new workshops for teachers interested in implementing the SMG in their classroom. If you are interested in participating follow the link to register. North Carolina Students Honored For Excellence in Economic and Financial Education Teams Recognized in the Fidelity Investments® Stock Market Game™ Challenge for Eighth-Graders; Company Commits to Continued Support of Student Participation. The 2010 fall session of the Stock Market Game™ (SMG) was a huge success in part due to the grant provided by Fidelity Investments. This was granted in recognition of the program's outstanding ability to motivate students and provide proven results! Click here to learn more about the Stock Market Game™. 2010 Chat with the State Treasurer, October 27, 2010. The Honorable Janet Cowell, State Treasurer of North Carolina, addressed a group of 85 business leaders in Charlotte at the International Trade Center. Treasurer Cowell discussed Financial Literacy efforts throughout the state and the role of her department in the effort. Uncertain Times? The Economic Outlook for 2011 with Dr. Matthew Martin At a luncheon event on October 25, 2010 at the Piedmont Club in Winston-Salem, Dr. Matthew Martin Addressed a group of 96 local business leaders to provide his economic outlook for 2011. The SEC in NC, October 21, 2010. The NCCEE hosted a breakfast event featuring Ms. Lori J. Schock, Director of Investor Education and Advocacy with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Algenon Cash Appointed to NCCEE Executive Committee. Algenon Cash, managing director of Wharton Gladden & Company, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Council on Economic Education (NCCEE) where he will serve on their Executive Committee. Algenon’s responsibility will include governmental affairs and communication strategy. NCCEE Teaches Financial Survival Skills to AmeriCorps Members AmeriCorps members earn a stipend of $1,000 per month. NCCEE partnered with the NC Governor’s Office and the State Employees’ Credit Union to bring them crucial financial training. The “Slow Season” is Anything But Stephen Day, the new programs director, promptly got to work on a raft of new teacher opportunities and with new materials at the Council’s disposal it’s looking like it will be a busy semester. NCCEE Expands Its Repertoire into Distance Learning. The Council’s new workshop series makes use of GoToWebinars to bring teachers close. Stephen Day Named Programs Director for the NCCEE. (Raleigh, N.C.)- September 23, 2010- Stephen Day has joined the North Carolina Council on Economic Education, NCCEE, as Programs Director, and will therefore be leading efforts to organize and implement teacher-training workshops, coordinate state-wide competitions, and to act as the economics curriculum specialist. News About the Upcoming Biennial International A.P. Economics Teachers Conference for Advanced Placement Economics teachers, which is co-sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. June 16, 2010 Guilford County/Greensboro. Teaching Economics and Integrating personal finance with children's literature and "Hands On Banking" Workshop was a Success, read what teachers are saying about it. Read Garner News Article on Lisa Lamb, NCCEE's Economic Educator of the Year Recipient. On May 24, 26, and 28, 2010 the NCCEE hosted its 24th annual regional awards banquets in Asheville, Greensboro, and Greenville. State Farm Insurance Companies have renewed their commitment to the NCCEE in the form of a $ 10,000 grant. The BB&T Economic Teacher of the Year Award goes to Lisa Lamb from Holly Springs High School, Holly Springs, NC and the Two Finalists Cindy Pridgen from John A. Holmes High School, Edenton NC and Stephen Sorrell from Cove Creek Middle School, Vilas NC. NCCEE Announces State Champions in the 2010 County Marketing Contest. Capital Bank once again renews its commitment to Economic Education by renewing their sponsorship of the 2010 Calendar Poster Contest. Students from The North Carolina School of Science and Math win the NC Economics Challenge State Championship.SMG Featured as as Tool for Teaching Financial Literacy in North Carolina's Public Schools. State Superintendent June Atkinson and State Treasurer Janet Cowell are spreading the message. Click to View Video. Congratulations 2010 Economics Challenge Online Preliminary Competition Winners! Read Article in Carolina Parent Magazine, April 2010 issue. “From Piggy Bank to Stock Market...Helping your child understand the value of money”. The Hop on the BUS! High School Business Plan Committee is please to announce that your team's business plan has been selected as one of the three finalists. Listen to a PodCast of the discussion on Economic Education on Charlotte Talks hosted by Mike Collins on Charlotte's NPR Affiliate WFAE 90.7 Sandy Wheat - NCCEE's Executive Director, Derwin Dubose - Financial Literacy Director, Department of the State Treasurer, and Bruce Nofsinger - Principal, Topics Education, were the guest panelists. North Carolina Council on Economic Education and Fidelity Investments® Team Up to Teach Investing Basics to NC 8th Grade Students. NC Treasurer Janet Cowell recommends the NCCEE and its programs at the conclusion of her "Student Debt Tour" of NC college campuses. North Carolina Council on Economic Education and Bank of America Team up to Support Financial Literacy Programs. NCCEE Received a $5,000 contribution from the Duke Energy Foundation. NCCEE to honor finalists in its Economic Educator of the Year program which is sponsored by the BB&T Charitable Foundation. CommunityONE Bank supports SMG teams in their markets. NCCEE secures another Excellence in Economic Education, EEE, Grant. Dr. Matthew Martin's Event a Huge Success! Sandy Wheat Attends National Conference for Economic Education in Washington, D.C. Annual Awards Ceremonies Held Between May 11 and May 15, 2009. Capital Bank renews its commitment to Economic Education by renewing their sponsorship of the Calendar Poster Contest. NCCEE Announces Winners in the 2009 Economics Challenge. RBC Community Development Program Supports the NCCEE. 2008 Economic Teacher of the Year Award First Place Winner, John Spicer - Congratulations! Archived Articles. To view photos and posts visit our facebook page by clicking here. | 
