Books
How to Start and Operate a Small Business
The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship

Presentation from awards ceremony:
In this exciting age of new media, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a book. When the subject matter, art, layout and language come together perfectly for the audience …well, a good book can knock your socks off.

That’s how the judges felt about our next Golden Lamp winner. Developing books for hard-to-reach youth is a challenge even for simple topics. Consider the challenge of a hands-on curriculum designed to reinforce math, reading and writing, develop critical thinking, teamwork, communication and decision-making—AND teach how to start a business.

The result is a two-book set, distributed through schools, universities and community-based organizations, comprised of a 512-page text and 342-page teacher resource guide. Together, they get 11- to 18-year-olds from low-income families thinking about finding and creating a future, while addressing the nitty-gritty of “Inventions and Product Development,” “Cost/Benefit Analysis,” “Return on Investment,” and much more.

Said one judge: “This is a complex subject made entirely do-able.“ Said another: “A lot of carefully thought out information is presented in easy-to-read segments…great illustrations…great personal stories. This is a wonderful concept, very well executed.”

Instructional Materials
"September 11, 2001: A Turning Point in History - The First Thirty Days"
Turner Learning Inc.

Presentation from awards ceremony:
This year's winner leverages an inherent strength of supplemental publishing—the ability to respond quickly to emerging educational needs.

September 11, 2001. Just hearing those words can stop us in our tracks. Who can explain it?

Imagine being a teacher in a classroom on that day, In the middle of a lesson, the materials you’re using suddenly are rendered inadequate or pointless. That day, many teachers created their own curriculum on the spot, relying on the media as their primary resource.

As the smoke cleared and the clean up began, the real work began for educators attempting to explain the unexplainable. This year's Golden Lamp winner tackles this Herculean task with a video and supporting teacher resources that break down an event of cataclysmic proportions into manageable, age-appropriate lessons. The video combines an excellent balance of historical perspective with "visually compelling" images. Terrific follow-up discussion questions help students understand what they’ve seen and explore the myriad of meanings.

Says one teacher: " This is a great way for teachers to address difficult subject matter at a time when they want to avoid it. This offers teachers an extraordinary way to incorporate palliative discussion into current events lessons." The judges agree. This video has it all: accurate information, outstanding content for the target age group and moving graphic images.