Teaching Kids Dollars and Sense: ACEE Hosts Financial Literacy Event for Military Families

ACEE and Luke AFB partnered to deliver financial literacy lessons to military families in honor of the Month of the Military Child and Financial Literacy Month. GLENDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Glendale, AZ – April 2025** — In celebration of the Month of the Military Child and Financial Literacy Month, the … Read more

Board Member Kris Anest

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Rooted in Purpose, Growing in Impact: Welcoming Kris Anest as ACEE’s New Board Chair Kris has been a longtime supporter of ACEE as a teacher, board member, and corporate partner. Her affiliation with ACEE began in 2004 as a teacher feeding her passion promoting financial literacy among Arizona students. She moved from teaching to work … Read more

In a Year of Economic Uncertainty, Arizona Council on Economic Education Youth Provide Clarity

Nearly 2,000 students statewide boost financial literacy, excel in ACEE competitions, and prove Arizona’s future is financially bright and capable. Attending the Arizona Personal Finance Challenge has been an inspiring experience. Witnessing students eagerly engage in financial literacy and prepare for their future is truly rewarding…”— Maria Fisher, VP, Distribution ExcellenceMESA, AZ, UNITED STATES, April … Read more

ABC15: WATCH: Teens showcase knowledge of economics, personal finance state event

Tariffs, market swings, and financial decisions aren’t the first topics you’d think junior high and high-schoolers would be experts on, but a group of young people spent Friday proving they are! Nearly 2,000 students took part in the State Finals of the Economics Challenge and Personal Finance Challenge in Mesa. Some of the brightest teens … Read more

Arizona’s Brightest Students Compete for National Recognition in ACEE’s Economics and Personal Finance Challenges

Arizona Students Compete for National Titles in Economics & Finance, Showcasing Financial Literacy and Economic Education as a Key to Future Success. MESA, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Rising to the Challenge: Preparing the Next Generation for Financial Success In today’s uncertain economic landscape, financial literacy has never been more critical. The Arizona … Read more

The Path to Financial Literacy: Empowering Students with Economic Knowledge

Unlock the door to financial literacy with our compelling conversation with Teresa Mungai, the Director of Education Services and Impact at the Arizona Council on Economic Education. Financial literacy has never been more essential for students navigating complex economic realities. April is Financial Literacy Month, bringing forth vital conversations about money management and economic choices … Read more

Board Member Julie Jakubek

Honoring Julie Jakubek: A Legacy of Leadership and Service in Financial Education We are incredibly grateful for Julie Jakubek’s unwavering dedication and service to the Arizona Council on Economic Education. Since 2010, Julie has been a driving force in promoting financial literacy among Arizona students. As she wraps up her tenure as Board Chair, we … Read more

JAG Students Make Their Own Luck Through Financial Literacy

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Arizona JAG (Jobs for Arizona’s Graduates) students know that success isn’t about luck —it’s about planning, preparation, and making smart financial choices. Thanks to a powerful partnership with the Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE), these students are gaining the skills needed to take charge of their financial futures. On March 5, 2025, JAG Career … Read more

Invest in Girls Program Empowers Young Women in Finance at the University of Arizona

Students from Valley Vista High School from Dysart School District visited the University of Arizona for a unique financial literacy experience, organized by the Arizona Council on Economic Education. Through the Invest in Girls program, the event connected young women with finance professors to help close the gender pay gap and inspire careers in finance. Mary Rigdon, director of the University of … Read more