Alabama Council on Economic Education

Alabama Teachers and Educators!!!

We have a few in-person workshops coming up that you don't want to miss! We are partnering with Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (Birmingham Branch) to offer two in-person workshops in June!

June 9th - "Playful" Economics
June 12th - CTE Success: Financial Literacy and Marketing Connections

Participation includes refreshments, lunch, teaching resources, five hours of CEUs and a $50 Amazon E-Gift Card for Alabama K-12 teachers!

Learn more and register at https://www.econalabama.org/2026-workshops--webinars.html

Join us for a webinar on June 2nd at 10:30AM!

Explore the growing risks of scams, fraud, and identity theft and gain skills to help students recognize warning signs and build digital resilience. Featuring insights from the Alabama Securities Commission and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s new identity theft infographic, the webinar will highlight practical approaches for protecting your money.

Alabama K-12 teachers will receive a $10 Amazon E-Gift Card for attending and participating in the webinar and completing a webinar evaluation. One hour CEU will be awarded. Register here: https://www.econalabama.org/6226empower-your-students-teaching-scam-and-identity-theft-awareness.html

Download the new infographic here: https://www.federalreserveeducation.org/teaching-resources/personal-finance/managing-risk/identity-theft-infographic

Today we remember, recognize, and honor those who lost their lives fighting for our freedom.

Join us for a webinar on June 2nd at 9AM with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (Birmingham Branch)! This webinar will explore three key measures of economic health: GDP, inflation and unemployment. Learn how these indicators are calculated and discover how the Federal Reserve’s infographics, FRED graphs and interactive activities can transform core concepts into engaging lessons. All attendees will receive a set of three infographic posters​.

Alabama K-12 teachers will receive a $10 Amazon E-Gift Card for attending and participating in the webinar and completing a webinar evaluation. One hour CEU will be awarded. Register here: https://www.econalabama.org/6226-back-to-the-basics-economic-indicators.html

Today is "Be a Millionaire" Day! Building future millionaires starts with financial education in the classroom. That's why the Alabama Council on Economic Education is proud to support teachers and educators around the state with financial education resources to help their students make smart money decisions and build lasting wealth.

AND THE WINNER IS...... Judit Gonzalez!

Congratulations to Judit Gonzalez from Crossville Middle School for winning our 2026 Color the Concepts contest with her illustration of "Wants vs Needs". Her illustration received more than 370 reactions on Facebook during the voting timeframe.

Congratulations to our 2026 Grand Champion, and thank you to everyone who voted!

Happy Friday! Today's is to use a shopping list! Going into a store without a plan can lead to overspending. When you create a shopping list before going into the store, you are going in with a plan. Sticking to a list will help you pick up the items you need and leave the items you don't.

Don't forget to vote for your favorite concept! You can cast your voting by going to the original post and liking/reacting to your favorite image. Voting closes tomorrow (5/14/2026) at 3PM!

*VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE!*

We have our Top 10 Winners for the Spring 2026 "Color the Concepts" Contest, and we need your help! To vote for your favorite illustration, like the individual photo under this post. The photo with the most likes or reactions by 3PM CST on Friday, May 15, 2026, will be our 2026 Grand Champion!

Congratulations to these 10 students who placed out of more than 1,100 entries!
- Quin Hentschel, Christ the King Catholic (Concept: Inflation)
- Georgia Blair, Hartselle Intermediate (Concept: Producer to Consumer)
- Castiel Morris, Holly Pond Elementary (Concept: Wants vs Needs)
- Caroline Brekle, Mount Laurel Elementary (Concept: Investment)
- Karsen Howard, Perdido School (Concept: Trade)
- Leonardo Rodas, Albertville Middle (Concept: Investing)
- Nataley Beasley, Albertville Middle (Concept: Global Trade)
- Judit Gonzalez, Crossville Middle (Concept: Wants vs Needs)
- Haven Dupree, Falkville High (Concept: Inflation)
- Eowyn Allen, Perdido School (Concept: Spending and Saving)

Happy ! Today's tip is to make sure you're taking advantage of your employee benefits, including employer-sponsored retirement plans!

Your employee benefits are part of your total compensation package. Your employer may offer discounts, retirement contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, professional development funds, and other great benefits that will help you save money and invest in your future.