GTA alum Amanze Eminke wrote a story about Black-on-Asian crime for New America Media that was noticed by the NY Times. Read his original story, “Inside Black-Asian Violence — It’s Not About Race” or his interview with the NY Times. Go Amanze! This is an important issue, and we’re so proud […]
Last day at GTA with the UC Berkeley econ interns. They’ve been a huge help, and we hope they stay in touch. Also today we’re having a recruiting meeting with alumni from 2009. The first class at the new office starts May 18th!
We had an incredible first quarter of the year. Just today the two classes of seniors at Met West High School took their “economic decision making” final exam, and with the help of GTA’s amazing interns (two Econ majors at UC Berkeley) we graded all 30 exams in about 3 […]
Please enjoy this report on Game Theory Academy’s 2009. Happy New Year! GTA 2009 Annual Report
We took a group of students out to dinner last night – at Chicken & Waffles, their request – to celebrate the first year of Game Theory Academy. This group is from the classes at First Place for Youth, and they have been incredible students and recruiters. They, as much […]
Today was the last day of class for 2009! The folks in this photo were the last six (of 71…) youth who completed the Game Theory Academy introductory course in Economic Decision Making this year. Thanks to everyone who participated in, cheered on, lifted up and helped out this very […]
Game Theory Academy was lucky to be part of YO! Youth Outlook‘s summer journalism program. Check out this video about the impressive young people and their video projects about homelessness.
We are set to teach two rounds of classes this summer. The first is a partnership with YO! Youth Outlook and the San Francisco District Attorney’s office, reaching participants in the Changing the Odds summer journalism program, starting July 21. The second will be with a new group at First […]
Welcome to the new Game Theory Academy website. As we develop our curriculum and business model, we will continue to update alumni, donors and other stakeholders about our work. Thanks for visiting!
This month we completed GTA’s 10-week introductory course with 34 students, two groups at Met West High School and one at First Place for Youth. It was a great way to test the curriculum, class size, and receptivity to the concepts/material. More than 80% of participants said the tools they […]