Happy New Year! 

This year, you can look forward to another exciting year of new economic and personal finance resources, free professional development, events, contests and more in 2018. 

We are a mission driven organization. Our goal is to continue to work with teachers and organizations nationwide to provide you relevant resources that will benefit you and your students in the classroom.

Have a wonderful year ahead,

EconEdLink Editorial Team

COLLECTION SPOTLIGHT

We are thrilled to announce the release of eight NEW personal finance concept videos. Videos are a perfect compliment to your personal finance lessons; they cover concepts such as Human Capital, Compound Interest, Financial Markets, Credit Scores & more. 

Watch videos >>>

FREE ECONOMIC AND PERSONAL FINANCE LESSON PLANS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Webinar Topic: Fake News & Economics

Presenters: Scott Bacon, University of Delaware and Mario Tiberi, Smyrna High School

See the 2018 Teacher Webinar Schedule >>>

STUDENT COMPETITIONS

CEE's National Economics Challenge

CEE's National Economics Challenge (NEC) is the nation’s only high school economics competition. Each year, over 11,000 students across the U.S. participate in the competition. The NEC recognizes exceptional high school students for their knowledge of economic principles and their ability to apply problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to real-world events. 

Learn more about the National Economics Challenge >>>

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National Personal Finance Challenge

You can't read the news without seeing why a fundamental understanding of

economics and finance is so important to the future of our youth and our country.

The National Personal Finance Challenge (NPFC) provides students with an exciting and motivating opportunity to build, apply and showcase their knowledge of this important subject. And it provides teachers with the opportunity to give their students essential tools to create financial stability and economic opportunity.

Contact your state coordinator to learn more >>>

UPCOMING TEACHER EVENTS

57th Annual Financial Literacy and Economic Education Conference

Stay in the loop about this year's Conference! Receive information about teacher scholarships, registration, proposal submissions, sessions, speakers and more!

Notify me of important Conference updates >>>

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Life After High School: Navigating education, career and debt

Brought to you by: Virginia Council on Economic Education (VCEE)

Virginia middle/high school teachers and counselors: help your students prepare for and make informed decisions about education, career and debt. This program is provided at no charge and will be held at VCEE’s affiliated university-based Centers for Economic Education.

Learn more here >>

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Get Involved Locally

Learn more about what's happening in your state. Get in touch with your local CEE affiliate to find out what workshops, programs and events are being held in your area. 

Find my state affiliate >>>

FEATURED RESOURCE

Financial Fitness for Life

Grades: K-2; 3-5; 6-8; 9-12

A comprehensive personal finance curriculum for K-12 students that teaches students how to make thoughtful, well-informed decisions about important aspects of personal finance, such as earning income, spending, saving, borrowing, investing and managing money.

Get your copies >>>

Teacher Guides: $29.95 each

Student Workbooks: $15.95 each