Kofa economics students earn top-tier scores in Personal Finance Challenge
Kofa High School students were featured in an article in the Yuma Sun! Read the article at the link below.
Julia Wright
Record-Breaking Student Turnout for ACEE Stock Market Game
As the school year concludes, the Arizona Council on Economic Education celebrates a record-breaking surge in participation for the SIFMA Stock Market Game. The Stock Market Game is a gift that keeps on giving.” — Rita McLaughlin, Director of FINRA’s Investor Education FoundationGLENDALE, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — As the school year … Read more
Teacher Spotlight Rae Wodarcyk
Q: How did your family and culture influence who you are today? Growing up, my parents instilled the importance of education to me and my four siblings. We were taught to work hard and to try to learn as much as we could. My family encouraged me to study engineering and I have a Bachelor’s … Read more
EconReads brings financial fairy tales to life for young students in Kingman
Consumers, producers, and opportunity costs, oh my! Economics is not scary to the kindergarten and first-grade students at Cerbat Elementary School in Kingman, Arizona. Twenty community volunteers from across Arizona stepped into classrooms to provide a unique experience for nearly 300 young students, May 14. These volunteers, along with the eager students and their dedicated … Read more
Young Innovator Paves Way to Financial Freedom Through Investing – Scarlett Spies
Seventh Grader Scarlett Spies Places 1st in Arizona in the SIFMA Foundation’s Fall 2023 National InvestWrite® Competition Read the full press release here:
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:
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
