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5E Educator

Spring 2010

Spring 2010 Cover

This issue considers whether quantitative measures alone capture quality of life. Also discussed are important economic concepts relevant to the recent recession and recovery along with several lesson plans and resources specially selected to enhance your 21st Century classroom.

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In This Issue

Measuring Quality of Life

How successful are quantitative measures in capturing quality of life?

Jobless Recovery

Can the economy recover without creating jobs?

Underemployment

Why do we measure underemployment?

Snacks

5th District Data Quest; a classroom activity

Heard Over the P.A.

Staff development opportunities in the Fifth District

Pep Rally

Coming Soon…A New Exhibit at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Beyond the Textbook

Teaching tips for your classroom

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Economic Education Department