Dear Teachers.

• Author: Zack, Ian
• Position: TEACHER'S EDITION

Dear Teachers,

We know that getting teenagers interested in economics is no easy task. But President Obama's call to raise the minimum wage to $9 an hour--which could affect many of your students presents a great opportunity for a real-world lesson and debate about how the economy works. Our cover story examines why some labor experts say that the president's plan would stimulate growth while many businesses argue that it would end up hurting the economy and the workers it's supposed to help.

Visit Quebec and you'll spot familiar signs for stores like Walmart and the Gap. But those signs may soon get a makeover. Recently, the French-speaking Canadian province announced a crackdown on English-only signs or logos. It's the latest skirmish in a 300-year battle over Canada's cultural heritage.

Since the 1980s, many American Indian...