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 […]
Last week we began teaching the Game Theory Academy curriculum to seniors at Met West High School in Oakland, Ca. In mid-February we will begin a course for foster youth at First Place for Youth, also in Oakland. Highlights of this first round, and its impact on real-life decisions the […]
Game Theory Academy ED Patricia Johnson was announced as the recipient of the 2008 Witt Internship Award, to run GTA classes at First Place for Youth in 2009. The Witt Award is administered by the Poverty & Race Research Action Council, based in Washington DC.