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Presentation by Christine I. Caly-Sanchez Assistant Director Miami-Florida

Presentation by Christine I. Caly-Sanchez Assistant Director Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence, FIU. May ,30 th , 2009. Overview. Promotes transatlantic (EU-US) relations Exposes students to global economics (“economics light”)

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Presentation by Christine I. Caly-Sanchez Assistant Director Miami-Florida

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  1. Presentation by Christine I. Caly-Sanchez Assistant Director Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence, FIU May,30th, 2009

  2. Overview • Promotes transatlantic (EU-US) relations • Exposes students to global economics (“economics light”) • Judges recruited from Federal Reserve banks, EU Embassies, IMF, investment banks, financial journalists • Chance to compete nationally against teams from different parts of the US (NY, NJ, CT, NC,MA, PA, IL, IN, MI); Semi-finalists travel to NYC; Top teams to DC

  3. Euro Challenge Goals • Increase student’s knowledge and understanding of the European Union and the euro • Promote an understanding of economic challenges facing European Union member nations • Support local learning standards related to global studies and economics • Foster economic and financial literacy and understanding of economic policy issues • Develop communication, critical thinking and cooperative skills

  4. Overview ● Partner organizations: Moody’s Foundation, Federal Reserve Banks (NY, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta-Miami), EU Centers of Excellence at US universities, financial companies ● Recruiter: MEUCE-FIU – 3rd Year ● The 2010 competition has been extended to Broward and Palm Beach County. ● Among ten Miami-Dade High Schools, 3 won in Florida and went to NY in 2009

  5. 2009 Participating High School 2009 • Barbara Goleman Senior HS • Coral Reef Senior HS • G.Holmes Braddock HS • John A. Ferguson Senior HS • International Studies Charter High School • Mater Academy Charter HS • Miami Central Senior HS • Miami Palmetto Senior HS • South Miami Senior HS • Southwest Miami HS

  6. The 3 Winners 2009 in Florida Barbara Goleman Senior HS Coral Reef Senior HS Miami Palmetto Senior HS

  7. Overview • Teams of 3-5 students (not included alternates) • 9-10 grade • Students generally do not have prior exposure to economics (Mainly global or European studies, world history, world geography, etc.) • 1 team per school • Presentation: 15 minutes + 10 min. Q & A • Format: your choice (PowerPoint)

  8. Three-part Challenge Question

  9. Euro Challenge Part I • Describe the current economic situation in the euro area (the economic region consisting of the 16 EU member countries who have adopted the euro).

  10. Euro Challenge Part II • Select one economic-related challenge confronting the euro area as a whole, • and pick one of the 16 member countries of the euro area to illustrate that challenge.

  11. Examples of Challenges 2009 • Slow growth • High unemployment • Inflation • Adapting to technological change(raising productivity) • Globalization (including immigration) • Ageing (including health care) • Living with a single monetary policy • Sustaining the social system (welfare state) • Coping with a housing market slowdown • High government deficits and debt

  12. 2008 Challenges Chosen in Florida

  13. 2009 Challenges Chosen in Florida

  14. Euro Challenge Part III • Recommend a policy or policies for addressing the challenge you identified in the country you selected. • Be sure to include in your recommendation a discussion ofhow having a single currency may or may not affect the policy choices for addressing the challenge.

  15. Scoring • Knowledge about the EU, euro, and related economic concepts • Responses to judges’ questions • Quality of presentation • Depth of research and analysis • Teamwork and cooperation

  16. Prizes/ Awards 2009 • All students: certificates • 1st place: $1,250 per student • 2nd place: $1,000 per student • 3rd place: $750 per student • 4th place: $500 per student • 5th place: $250 per student 2010

  17. Time Line In Miami ►Top teams will be selected (3)

  18. Time Line In New York ►The 3 Florida Top teams will compete nationally among 25 high schools which are previously selected among 70 high schools

  19. Primary Resources for You website: www.euro-challenge.org • Open FORUM for teachers and students to engage in dialogue, ask questions, share research • Teachers have access to separate teachers-only forum • Website contains educational videos & presentations, and links to useful articles & other learning resources

  20. Information • www.euro-challenge.org • FIU EU Center of Excellence Christine I. Caly-Sanchez Tel: 305-348-5949 Fax: 305-348-6562 E-mail: calyc@fiu.edu • Working in Support of Education • Delegation of the European Commission

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