With potential changes in economic policy on the horizon and financial pressures facing families across America, high school students and educators from coast to coast during October’s Economic Education Month have a new suite of enriching financial learning tools to help them understand their world and make better personal, family and civic decisions for life.

#EconEdMonth activities, teaching resources and advocacy toolkits from the Council for Economic Education (CEE) and its nationwide affiliated network also will help students, teachers and parents encourage legislators, school boards, districts and other stakeholders to provide full access to the economic lessons all young people need now into the future.

“Together, we can create a future where everyone has the tools to navigate the complexities of the economy with confidence,” said Nan J. Morrison, president and CEO of the Council for Economic Education.

Only 28 states currently mandate economics classes for graduation, according to CEE’s biennial Survey of the States. For millions of young people, though, economic education is available only to those who choose to advance to college and elect to study it there.

Highlights of Econ Ed Month include:

• Educational Resources: View and download free lesson plans, interactive games and multimedia.
• Events: Join virtual and local events and workshops to learn about economic topics and share insights.
• Advocacy Toolkits: Engage classrooms, families and friends to urge local and state education policymakers to prioritize requiring economic education.
• Social Media Campaign: Be inspired by the Econ Ed Month student-made video series showing young people engaging with economists.

“Economic education is vital for decision-making at any age and any stage in life,” Morrison said. “We applaud the states and schools offering this essential coursework, but it’s simply not enough. We advise our teachers and students to use Econ Ed Month content to boost this crucial knowledge and urge policymakers to double-down on their efforts to bring economic education to their constituents.”

Visit EconEdMonth.org to learn more, download free resources and get involved. Schools, organizations, and communities are encouraged to host their own events and participants can share their stories and successes on social media using the hashtag #EconEdMonth.

About the Council for Economic Education

The Council for Economic Education’s (CEE’s) mission is to equip K–12 students with the tools and knowledge of personal finance and economics so that they can make better decisions for themselves, their families, and their communities. We carry out our mission in three ways. We advocate for financial and economic education requirements in every state. We provide training, tools and resources – online and live through over 180 affiliates nationwide – to more than 40,000 teachers annually who in turn bring the highest quality economics and personal finance instruction to over 4 million students. We deepen knowledge and introduce high school students to critical career capabilities through our national competitions and Invest in Girls program. Learn more at CouncilForEconEd.org and on LinkedIn and Facebook.

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A future where everyone in America has the tools to confidently navigate the complexities of the economy? It starts right now. Join @CouncilEconEd, @FederalReserve and others this October for Economic Education Month. Teach. Learn. Thrive. #EconEdMonth.org