ANNOUNCING the "Economic Crisis" issue of THE CHANGE AGENT - What
exactly happened when Wall Street crashed in 2008? What led to the
crisis? What exactly is a housing bubble? A bank bailout? A stimulus
package? Using clear language accompanied by illustrations and graphics,
the September 2009 issue of The Change Agent explains the roots of the
crisis, tells how people are responding, gives voice to the unemployed,
and tells inspiring stories of what we could do to create an economy
that works for everyone. True stories by learners shed light on how
people are coping, what they are doing to address financial stresses and
injustices, and how they are staying hopeful. Use this issue of The
Change Agent to teach math, grammar, writing, and critical thinking
skills. Students will appreciate having these lessons rooted in relevant
social issues and communicated in articles, essays, and cartoons that
help demystify difficult economic concepts.

Find out more by visiting our web site (www.nelrc.org/changeagent) or
calling 617-482-9485.

Cynthia Peters
Change Agent Editor
World Education
tel: 617-482-9485 ext. 3649
email: cpeters at worlded.org