ABC15 Nick Ciletti Hosts 10th Annual Champions In Education Gala

Photo of Nick Ciletti at the ACEE Champions in Education Gala

The Arizona Council on Education’s 10th Annual Champions in Education Gala was an 80s-fueled success, blending nostalgia with dedication. Powered by enthusiastic supporters, Aqua Net, and shoulder pads, the event celebrated Educators of the Year finalists for their outstanding contributions to education. The night, reminiscent of a time-traveling adventure, left attendees with unforgettable memories and … Read more

Teresa Mungai, ACEE Director of Teacher Programs, receives Friend of Arizona Geographic Alliance (AzGA) Award

Teresa Mungai receives a certificate.

ACEE Director of Teacher Programs, Teresa Mungai, has been honored with the “Friend of AzGA Award” by the Arizona Geographic Alliance (AzGA) for her exceptional contributions to geography education in Arizona. Teresa, in her roles at the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) and the Arizona Council of Economic Education, has been instrumental in expanding the … Read more

Centennial High School Student Athlete Unites Community in Action

Teenage boy is talking to a young girl about financial literacy.

Initiative promotes student financial literacy at Peoria Unified Centennial High School freshman athlete Frankie Martinez is spearheading an initiative to promote financial literacy among his peers in the Peoria Unified School District. Martinez and a group of Centennial football athletes will share their knowledge with the Glendale, Arizona Cactus High School Fall Athletics program and … Read more

10th Annual Champions in Education Celebrates 50 Years of Empowering Students

Photos of the 5 Arizona Economic Education Teacher of the Year Finalists

The Arizona Council on Economic Education (ACEE) will celebrate its 50th anniversary at the 10th annual Champions in Education event on November 17th. ACEE has been committed to fostering financial and economic literacy skills among Arizona K-12 students, and this milestone highlights its impactful journey. The event honors the dedicated Arizona educators who initiated the economic education movement … Read more

Hamilton High School Team Competed in National Personal Finance Challenge

Team of four students standing holding a sign with the Hamilton High School logo

Team Intangible Assets from Hamilton High School emerged as the state champions in the Personal Finance Challenge of the ACEE’s Mayors’ Challenge for Economic Education.  As state champions, Team Intangible Assets earned the opportunity to compete at the National Personal Finance Challenge, held at the prestigious Cleveland Federal Reserve. Their impressive semi-final presentation highlighted their … Read more

AZ Team Places Fourth in National Economics Challenge

Four students with an award and wearing medals for awards presentation.

Team EGGO from Hamilton High School emerged as the state champions in the Economics Challenge competition of the ACEE’s Mayors’ Challenge for Economic Education.  Their remarkable performance earned them a spot in the National Economics Challenge finals, held at the esteemed New York City Federal Reserve, where they achieved an impressive 4th place nationally. Team EGGO’s exceptional skills … Read more