One of our SSELA teachers brought this NYTimes Op Ed piece of January 10, 2009 to my attention. She wrote, "It seems like a good article, from a professional development standpoint, to help elementary school teachers develop a better understanding of economics." I agree and suggest you read it. The URL is http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/10/opinion/10flanders.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=They%20broke%20It&st=cse .
Mirla