Econ Lowdown

Beginning March 1, 2026, the Econ Lowdown page will no longer be active. This coincides with the Federal Reserve retiring the Econ Lowdown website. We’ve introduced a more advanced, user-friendly option at https://bit.ly/4kyIXTr free one-stop shop for educators!

Even though we will no longer post to this Facebook account, our commitment to providing you with the very best in free educational content on economics and personal finance is stronger than ever. The best way to stay up to date on new classroom resources and teacher professional development is by:

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Welcome Page | Federal Reserve Education K-12 educators, do you want high quality professional development that is flexible for your schedule?  We offer three great self guided, online professional development program options to fit your needs!

Teachers: Join us all throughout the spring semester for free professional development. We are hosting webinars nearly every week on a wide range of topics that will leave you fired up to finish the school year strong! Check out the opportunities and sign up today. https://bit.ly/4aAin9S

Do your students get frustrated when they have difficulty comprehending core concepts? Good news! Entrance/exit tickets introduce and assess important micro- and macroeconomic principles with low stress and even less grading. Join us Jan. 22 at 3:30 p.m. CT for a free webinar about using this great resource in the classroom. Leave with one hour of professional development credit. Register today!
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ICYMI: All your favorite Federal Reserve Education interactive modules just got a fresh look. Plus, we added some new ones. Check them out and add some to your 2026 syllabus!

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Need another chance to learn about using https://bit.ly/47gPIo5 resources with your LMS? We have opportunities all semester long! Join us Jan. 21 at 3:30 p.m. CT for a step-by-step lesson on how to enrich your courses with engaging, curriculum-aligned content. Register now for this FREE webinar!
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Join Federal Reserve educators Jan. 15 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. CT for a FREE webinar: Intersection of Social Studies, Economics and History—Crossover Lessons.
Get ready-to-use lesson plans that seamlessly integrate economic concepts into history and civics courses. This webinar is perfect for social studies teachers looking to enrich student understanding of historical events through an economic lens.

Register now for practical, classroom-tested resources you can implement immediately!


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Calling all educators! Looking to supercharge your LMS this semester? Our FREE “build-a-class” webinar will show you how to seamlessly integrate high-quality economics resources from https://bit.ly/47gPIo5 into your teaching platform.

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Teachers, did you catch last month’s edition of Page One Economics? Unravel the complexities of government spending with “Understanding the Federal Budget” reading from Federal Reserve Education. Perfect for classrooms and curious minds alike! Access this free resource at https://bit.ly/44r1Sce

Educators, have you checked out our new website, https://bit.ly/47gPIo5? Access the Federal Reserve's free economics and personal finance resources for all learning levels. Find videos, modules and classroom-ready materials to boost financial literacy. Explore today!
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ICYMI: Check out Federal Reserve Education's new infographic on identity theft. Learn warning signs, protection strategies and recovery steps if you become a victim. Knowledge is your best defense against financial fraud. Explore this essential resource at https://bit.ly/47gPIo5 today!
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In the age of AI, what’s the best way to teach economics? In this episode of our Teach Economics podcast, MIT economist David Autor explains how he challenges students to use technology as a collaborator, not a crutch.

Check out his conversation with St. Louis Fed Economic Education Officer Scott Wolla wherever you get podcasts, or listen now. https://bit.ly/48u3R1U