Young Trailblazer Forges Path to Financial Freedom through Investing – Clara Duffer
Fifth Grader Clara Duffer Places 1st in Arizona in the SIFMA Foundation’s Fall 2023 National InvestWrite® Competition Read the full press release here:
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Student Spotlight – Kevin
Q: How has your family and cultural background shaped the person you want to become? Growing up with parents who immigrated from China, I was deeply influenced by their perspectives on value and perseverance. In China, resourcefulness and frugality are often necessary virtues due to economic constraints. Observing my parents’ (especially my dad) careful management of … Read more
Surprise schools sweep stock market game
By Dysart SchoolsTeams from Valley Vista and Willow Canyon high schools swept the top three spots in the 2023-2024 year-long Arizona Council on Economic Education Stock Market Game for the state of Arizona. For the spring 2024 semester, two Valley Vista teams placed second and third in the state. The Stock Market Game is an … Read more
Teacher Spotlight Danielle Bonfig
Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today? Education and putting one’s best into their work were fundamentals of my upbringing. I was surrounded by strong independent Filipina women, and Ionian women, all telling me to do my best, to get an education, and work hard-and eat well along the way. … Read more
ACEE Sparks Financial Fire: Statewide Personal Finance and Economics Challenges Triumph
ACEE proudly announces the successful conclusion of the state’s premier academic event, the Arizona Personal Finance Challenge and Economics Challenge. “We are deeply grateful for the support of our community and extend special thanks to Voya Financial for their role as the Presenting Sponsor.” Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE) proudly announces the successful conclusion of … Read more
Slam Dunk Success: Financial Fitness in Action Event with ACEE and Athletes.org
ACEE and Athletes.org leveraged the basketball court during March Madness for a different kind of strategy game, financial fitness. Athletes.org, a leading organization dedicated to empowering college athletes, has partnered with the Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE) to host a highly successful Financial Fitness in Action event at Raymond S. Kellis High School in the Peoria … Read more
STEM Bridge: Crossing the Financial Literacy Divide
Embrace the transformative potential of weaving financial literacy into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. ACEE proudly partnered with ASU ASAP STEM Fellowship and The Phoenix Zoo to integrate economics into STEM during a series of hands-on workshops for educators. Click the link below to watch the video.
Student Spotlight – Danielle
Q: How has your family and cultural background shaped the person you want to become? From a young age I’ve always driven myself to be the best, get the best grades, be a leader in the classroom, and treat others with respect. My family supports my drive to learn new skills, In addition to getting my career started, as … Read more
University of Arizona professor trying to even the playing field for women
Pushing for change when it comes to women in the business field: that’s the goal of an Arizona professor and researcher who’s made it her mission to educate not just her students, but also the world about the challenges that still exist for so many women.
Administrator Spotlight Reegan Heddings
Q: How has your family and cultural background shaped the person you are today? My family and cultural background have played a crucial role in shaping my values and principles. Growing up, I was instilled with a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for education. My family’s emphasis on financial responsibility and the value … Read more
