Game Theory Academy

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Game Theory Academy (GTA), based in Oakland, California, has a mission to improve the economic decision-making skills of low-income youth who have experience with juvenile justice, foster care and homelessness. Primarily an afterschool program, GTA teaches students how to think differently about money, increasing their financial stability and academic achievement while decreasing criminal activity. Young people graduate GTA with improved confidence in navigating the economy, and superior analytical skills they can apply to financial, education, career, and risk decisions. GTA collaborates with freelance radio producer Lisa Morehouse to produce unique, topical radio stories reflecting the financial realities of young adults.

Series

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6 Pieces

Oakland youth discuss the economic decisions they face in their lives.


Pieces

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Zakiya Jackson understands she loves shopping, but also knows how to make sure it doesn't become an addiction the consumes her.

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  • Added: Aug 26, 2013
  • Length: 05:38
  • Purchases: 1
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Joshua Williams struggles every day paying for food and finding a place just to sleep. Listen to an American teenager who has been homeless.

  • Added: Aug 26, 2013
  • Length: 05:11
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Jabari Omari dealt with adulthood much sooner than the typical teenager. This is his story of being forced to grow up way too fast.

  • Added: Aug 23, 2013
  • Length: 05:41
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For LaKeva Brown, finishing school comes with an added caveat: eviction. In LaKeva's situation, she must prepare to support herself.

  • Added: Aug 23, 2013
  • Length: 03:40
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Caelin Robinson learns how stressful running a household can be from his mother. The insight she provides him will change his life.

  • Added: Aug 23, 2013
  • Length: 05:43
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La' Trisha Dillon has to confront the financial consequences of a serious relationship coming to an end. In doing so, she's pushed to her limits.

  • Added: Aug 23, 2013
  • Length: 05:18