The Handy Dandy Guide to Economic Thinking for Middle School

It’s time to think like an economist. Economists say individuals are rational beings who will make choices based on incentives and benefits gained. ​Economists use economic principles to study the choices made by individuals. These principles can be summed up into 6 principles presented in the Handy Dandy Guide to Economic Thinking​. This session will … Read more

Teaching for Economic Equity

It is often said that financial and economic education is a powerful tool to break down societal barriers. In this Teaching for Economic Equity webinar, we will explore the economics of race and entrepreneurship, the Civil Rights Movement, wealth and income Inequality. This session is a dialogue with public school economics teachers who will share … Read more

Teaching Fiscal Policy in the COVID Era

In light of the unprecedented financial turmoil currently taking place in the United States and around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Teaching Fiscal Policy in the COVID Era explores how this event can put extraordinary pressure on the nation’s economy, the financial well-being of citizens and how Governments respond to address such challenges. … Read more

Using Current Events to Bring Economics to Life

Join ACEE in exploring the concept of using current events to teach economic concepts in a way that is more meaningful to students. Free online resources and tools will be shared to assist teachers in creating engaging lessons that allow students to apply their economic knowledge to events that are happening in the world that they … Read more

Resources from the FED: Spotlight on Atlanta

ACEE is proud to present a 3-part series of webinars highlighting different Federal Reserve Banks from around the country and the free educational resources that they have to offer teachers.  Ben Franklin once remarked that “nothing is certain but death and taxes.” During this Fed Spotlight, Princeton Williams, from the Atlanta Fed, won’t have much to … Read more

Resources from the FED: Spotlight on St. Louis

ACEE is proud to present a 3-part series of webinars highlighting different Federal Reserve Banks from around the country and the free educational resources that they have to offer teachers.  In this Fed Spotlight, we welcome Dr. Scott Wolla, Economic Education Coordinator for the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and Dr. Jane Ihrig, Economist and … Read more

Resources from the FED: Spotlight on Philadelphia

ACEE is proud to present a 3-part series of webinars highlighting different Federal Reserve Banks from around the country and the free educational resources that they have to offer teachers.  In this Fed Spotlight, we welcome Andrew Hill, Economic Education Officer for the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.  Mr. Hill will share resources on the history … Read more

Using Children’s Literature to Teach Economics (4-6)

This session will provide educators with an opportunity to discuss how children’s literature can be integrated with and used to teach economic concepts to elementary students.  Using all of the new state standards, educators will take part in lesson activities that will engage their students while incorporating cross curricular content knowledge.   Resources and strategies for … Read more

Using Children’s Literature to Teach Economics (K-3)

This session will provide educators with an opportunity to discuss how children’s literature can be integrated with and used to teach economic concepts to elementary students.  Using all of the new state standards, educators will take part in lesson activities that will engage their students while incorporating cross curricular content knowledge.   Resources and strategies for … Read more

$martpath: Free & Fun Financial Education

We have the perfect program for you!  Come learn about $martpath.  A FREE and FUN way to teach your students about personal finance and economics.  This FREE online platform offers fun activities, stories, assessments, and even puppet shows to engage your students in their financial education. To learn more and gain access to the program, … Read more