Teaching the News
Use these current events to teach the news in your classroom. Following each article you’ll find several related resources from EconEdLink.org for teaching the underlying economics and personal finance concepts.
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Most workers hate their jobs or have 'checked out,' Gallup says - Los Angeles Times
The survey classifies three types of employees among the 100 million people in America who hold full-time jobs. The first is actively engaged, which represents about 30 million workers. The second type of worker is "not engaged," which accounts for 50 ...
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The 5 Social Media Rules Every Entrepreneur Should Know - Business Insider
Social Media Insights is a daily newsletter from Business Insider that collects and delivers the top social media news first thing every morning. You can sign up to receive Social Media Insights here or at the bottom of this post.
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End of Easing Spurs S&P 500 Gains of 16% as Economy Grows - Bloomberg
More than $500 billion wiped off the value of U.S. stocks is providing opportunities for investors who remember that equities tend to rise when the Federal Reserve begins reducing efforts to stimulate the economy. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index, which ...
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Genova Technologies named a 2013 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year ... - The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines
The award recognizes outstanding high-growth entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities, according to a news ...
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Stocks gyrate as US economy nears crucial test - CBS News
(MoneyWatch) "Tapering." It is the word on all investors' lips these days, as financial markets around the world gird for the day the Federal Reserve halts its regimen of monthly adrenaline shots for the U.S. economy. Hoping to ease the pain, the ...
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Digital Globe gets tax incentives for 505 new jobs - Denver Post
Longmont-based DigitalGlobe received approval for $4.4 million under the state's job-growth-incentive tax-credit program in return for creating 505 jobs over the next five years. The nation's leading commercial provider of satellite imagery data ...
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Stock Markets Plunge Amid Concerns Over Global Economy - Voice of America
Investors said they are concerned by a World Bank report that reduced the expected growth rate for China's economy. They appear even more worried that central banks will cut back efforts to stimulate the economy. Those efforts currently include the U.S ...
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Frasca honored as Entrepreneur of the Year - Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette
"You were an entrepreneur before we knew what 'entrepreneur' meant," banker-economist Ed Scharlau told Frasca — and more than 200 admirers — at a dinner Wednesday evening celebrating Frasca's accomplishments. It wasn't much of an exaggeration.
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North American auto production will near 15-year high; jobs won't - Los Angeles Times
Auto and parts manufacturing jobs are recovering at a faster pace, and some fundamentals have changed from pre-recession days. Motor vehicles and automotive parts manufacturing jobs in the U.S. in 1999-2000, for example, numbered a little more than 1.1 ...
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Turkish economy depends on political stability - Boston Herald
LONDON — The escalation in the clashes between Turkey's government and protesters could hurt an economy that has become a source of growth and stability in a region hit by recession and unrest. The protests started 12 days ago as a demonstration ...
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Entrepreneurs in Dallas area get a new home - Dallas Morning News
“We want this to be a place for all entrepreneurs from any industry,” said Dallas serial entrepreneur Trey Bowles, a co-founder and DEC's chief executive. “What we want to do is help and build businesses.” Other startup communities have taken a similar ...
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Turkey's standoff between government, protesters could cause trouble for economy - Fox News
LONDON – The escalation in the clashes between Turkey's government and protesters could hurt one of the world's recent economic success stories, spelling uncertainty for a country that has become a source of growth and stability in a region hit by ...
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Turning into an entrepreneur? Five business models you should consider - Economic Times
There are numerous people like Mary who want to explore their entrepreneurial side and have a good idea of what they want to do, but are stumped as to where to start and how to set up the venture. The franchise model was the answer to Mary's prayers ...
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Data Scientists Led by NASA Star Most Sought for Century: Jobs - Bloomberg
Jobs centered on data have been falling into Ana Bertran Ortiz's lap since she finished her electrical engineering Ph.D. in 2007. The jobs all come from her command of statistics, making her a beneficiary of the growing demand by U.S. employers for so ...
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China's economy slowing; government may not care - MarketWatch
LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Economists seem to agree that China's economy is slowing, but the real question appears to be whether the government is worried enough to offer some sort of policy response. A slate of Chinese data out over the weekend ...
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Women gain ground in jobs race - USA TODAY
Women are catching up with men in the race for jobs. After trailing men through most of the jobs recovery since 2010, women this year are keeping pace and their unemployment rate has fallen far more rapidly. The Labor Department said Friday that the ...
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Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards: Emerging finalists - Irish Times
Twenty-four businesses ranging from financial services and technology to agriculture and manufacturing have been shortlisted for this year's Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year (EOY) awards. Four of these businesses – Datahug, Barracuda FX, Sugru ...
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US Adds 175000 Jobs, Beating Expectations - Wall Street Journal
Some analysts expect the Fed's next move to rein in its stimulus could come at the central bank's September policy meeting, which would give the central bank the chance to view three more monthly jobs reports and ensure the recovery stays on track.
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Beating 'Imposter Syndrome' and Other Tips From the Week - Entrepreneur
According to psychologists, many successful people, including entrepreneurs, suffer from "imposter syndrome," the belief they don't deserve their success. Sooner or later, they think, someone will recognize them as the frauds they think they are ...
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Irish PM: Essential to Meet Deadlines on Banking Union - Wall Street Journal
The euro zone's political leaders must stick to their timetable for building a banking union, or risk undermining still "fragile" confidence in the currency area's future, Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny said Friday. Speaking at a conference in ...
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Gen i Revolution goes mobile with two new mini games
CEE is pleased to introduce Gen i: Murktide Invasion and Gen i: Beyond the Mission, two new interactive games based on Gen i Revolution, that tap into the power of social and digital media to teach your students about saving and investing. Available online and as Facebook applications, Murktide Invasion and Beyond the Mission are [...]
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CEE Affiliate in the News: UNO Center’s China Seminar
The University of Nebraska at Omaha Center for Economic Education hosted a China Seminar for teachers this June. Nebraska’s top export destinations are Canada, followed by Mexico, then Japan and China. But the growth is with the world’s most populous nation: Exports of Nebraska farm products, machinery, chemicals and other goods to China more than [...]
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