UMW Center for Economic Education

Join the CEE Hours of Finance Challenge! It is a great opportunity to build students' financial literacy. The challenge goes until April 15th!

Put your skills to the test! The VCEE Economic and Personal Finance Challenge is back - an online competition for students across the state. Form a team of 3-4, tackle a 30+ question test, and show off your Economics and Finance knowledge. registration opens January 1st.

we’re thrilled to announce this year’s incredible lineup of employers joining us at the Career Pathways! This is your chance to connect directly with industry leaders and innovative organizations.

Congratulations to Dr. Amrita Dhar! Dr. Dhar was chosen as the Econ-toberfest impact spotlight! The VCEE recognizes Dr. Dhar leadership and impact as the Director of the Center for Economic Education and an Associates Professor of Economics here at UMW. Her dedication to advancing economic literacy and creating meaningful learning opportunities continues to inspire students and educators alike. Thank you, Dr. Dhar, for all that you do to make the UMW economics community stronger!

Special Webinar - May:

Pokenomics: Gotta TRADE ‘Em All

Pokemon + International Trade = FUN. No Pokemon experience necessary. Come learn how the recently revitalized Pokemon craze can offer you an amazing way to keep your students engaged throughout your unit on trade. Experience the Pokeconomy for yourself and leave with multiple trade activities!

Pokenomics: Gotta TRADE ‘Em All

Date: May 6 - Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM ET - Grades: 6-8, 9-12

REGISTER HERE

Pokenomics: Gotta TRADE 'Em All - EconEdLink Engage students in your trade unit with Pokémon-inspired activities!

AI in Education Webinar

This session, Rethinking Assessment in the Age of AI, explores new ways to assess student learning in an AI-driven world.

You’ll learn how to navigate around AI cheating, build AI literacy, and create meaningful assessment opportunities that offer insights into student thinking. With this revolutionary approach, you’ll not only prepare students for the AI future, but you’ll also provide them with valuable metacognitive feedback.

AI Series: Rethinking Assessment in the Age of AI

Date: April 9 - Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM ET - Grades: 9-12

View upcoming May session in this series HERE.

AP Economics Exam Prep

As we move closer to the AP exams, it’s time to get your students ready for success with our AP Economics Exam Prep Series. These interactive sessions are specifically designed for AP Macroeconomics and Microeconomics teachers.

We’ll cover key exam strategies, essential graphing techniques, and tips to help you guide your students through challenging economic concepts.

Aggregate Supply and Demand: Understanding the Big Picture

Date: April 1 - Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM ET - Grades: 9-12

Monetary and Fiscal Policy: Tools for Managing the Economy and Key Topics for AP Macro Exam Prep

Date: April 9 - Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM ET - Grades: 9-12

Elasticity and Consumer Behavior: Analyzing Market Reactions and Key Topics for AP Micro Exam Prep

Date: April 21 - Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM ET - Grades: 9-12

View the collection and upcoming May sessions in the series HERE.

CONTINUING: The Economics of War Series

In April, we continue our dynamic webinar series on The Economics of War. This unique series explores the intersection of economics and military conflict, providing critical insights into how wars shape the global economy.

20 Million Barrels of Oil- Oh My!

Date: April 3 - Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM ET - Grades: 6-8, 9-12

What Would You Do with $19,000 a Month?

Date: April 17 - Time: 5:00 - 6:00 PM ET - Grades: 6-8, 9-12

View the collection and upcoming May sessions in the series HERE.
https://econedlink.org/webinar/collection/economics-of-war-series/

Become a Presenter at the Nation's Premier

Financial Literacy & Economic Education Conference!

We are now accepting presenter proposals for CEE's 64th Financial Literacy & Economic Education Conference being held on October 17 – 18 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

CEE's Conference is designed for K-12 educators who want to integrate economics and personal finance into their classrooms.

Become a presenter at this year’s Conference! The deadline for submissions is March 30, 2025.

SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL

https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/e077c476-03bb-42c9-884f-ea1997c5f418

Personal Finance Bootcamp - Saturday, April 5th

In celebration of Financial Literacy Month, this event is designed to help high school educators teach essential personal finance concepts such as taxes, investing, saving, and budgeting.

Taught by Sloan Award winners Diana Isern and Chris Powers, this bootcamp will feature two comprehensive sessions providing:

Lecture-based learning
Hands-on learning and breakout sessions, where you’ll practice new strategies and techniques to help students build strong financial foundations.

Leave with fresh ideas to bring financial literacy to life in your classroom!

REGIStER TODAY!

https://econedlink.org/webinar/collection/spring-bootcamp-2025/

April is Financial Literacy Month!

We are excited to celebrate Financial Literacy Month with a range of engaging and enriching professional development opportunities throughout the month. However, whether you’re teaching personal finance, social studies, or preparing your economics students for the AP exams, we’ve got something for everyone this month.