Community Involvement
Bill currently is serving on the Board for the Powell Center for Economic Literacy.
The Powell Center for Economic Literacy is a resource for teachers and students across the country, with lesson plans, curricula, and information on learning opportunities in the field of economics. The offerings of the Powell Center can be applied in any school environment, by teachers or administrators who are interested in improving students’ understanding of economics.
In recent years, the Powell Center has had the opportunity to participate in the National ele:Vate Project <http://www.elevateurbanyouth.org> and expand its impact by working with selected urban community and faith-based educators teaching at-risk students. As a direct result, our interactive, highly engaging lessons have been combined with an extra layer of support for those who desire it. The lessons were developed in collaboration with these teachers to generate authentic enthusiasm for understanding and appreciating serious economics among a traditionally underserved population.
The mission of the Powell Center is to promote economic literacy among young people. We also sponsor a number of conferences, workshops, competitions, and much more, all of which are designed to help teachers and young people learn more about economics.
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