Economics Center Leverages Technology to Serve the Community
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The Stock Market Game (SMG) Ohio
The Economics Center and the University of Cincinnati have launched a statewide portal for the Stock Market Game. Stock Market Game (SMG) Ohio (www.smgohio.org) was created for educators and students interested in financial education, while giving UC a chance to be promoted throughout the state. The
Economics Center partnered with the Cleveland Cavaliers to host the first Investment Challenge in the northeast region. Over 800 students are participating.
Why Money Matters
High school students have consistently failed on national personal finance tests. The recent trend demonstrates that students are scoring lower. New legislation in Ohio states that all students must learn economics and personal finance topics as a requirement for graduation. Since there has never been a requirement in the past, educators need resources to ensure that the mandates of this legislation is met.
An online resource was designed by the Economics Center for Education & Research to provide resources for educators to successfully integrate financial topics into the curriculum.
Why Money Matters offers:
• Lesson Plans and Curriculum
• Access to Classroom Speakers
• Student Programs and Competitions
• Professional Development and Certificate Programs
The mission of this program is to connect teachers and students to resources and community to improve financial education for all. It is crucial that members of the community get involved in the education of the future workforce.
If you would like to volunteer as a classroom speaker or if you are interested in learning more about the Why Money Matters program, please visit www.whymoneymatters.org.
