EconReads brings financial fairy tales to life for young students in Kingman

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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

Surprise schools sweep stock market game

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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

ACEE Sparks Financial Fire: Statewide Personal Finance and Economics Challenges Triumph

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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

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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

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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.

Arizona Council on Economic Education Launches ‘Invest in Girls’

Arizona Council on Economic Education launches Invest in Girls empowering high school females with essential financial skills, addressing gender disparities. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, February 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Arizona Council on Economic Education Launches ‘Invest in Girls‘ Program, Fostering Financial Careers for High School Females The Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE) proudly declares … Read more