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If you pick up a newspaper, you’ll find that nine of any ten problems that are reported can find their solutions in economic literacy. Think of some recent headlines:
- "The Mortgage Crisis, The Housing Bubble and Politics"
- "Stocks Tumble Following Jobs Report"
- "Economy faces recession, probably in Q1"
- "Economists See U.S. Avoiding Recession"
Economic literacy is an essential tool that everyone needs in order to make sense of the news, which can be both shocking and contradictory, plan for the future, and make good choices. An informed and literate public will make better choices, be better citizens and avoid potential pitfalls. By starting with our K-12 system and supporting ongoing education the Council is making incredible progress towards a brighter and better future for Nebraska.
The number one predictor of economic growth in a community is the educational achievement of its citizens, and the number one predictor of an entrepreneur’s success is an understanding of economics and markets. Here’s what your donation can do:
- Sponsor a teacher for a 1-day class — $150
- Purchase class materials for one teacher — $75
- Purchase a textbook for a teacher in a certificate program class — $100
- Provide travel stipends for 10 teachers attending a 2-day class — $500
- Ship library materials to 500 teachers in one year — $2,500
- Hold a 1-day seminar for 30 teachers — $5,000
- Sponsor 20 teams for the Stock Market Game — $2,000
- Hold a 2-day class — $10,000
I hope you agree that your investment in the programs of the Nebraska Council for Economic Education will pay dividends for generations to come. Please join us in supporting economic literacy through the state by contributing today. If you have any questions or would like to partner with the Council on a specific project or event, please contact us at your convenience.
To make a donation, contact Jennifer Davidson at 402.472.2333 or at jdavidson@nebraskacouncil.org