EconomicsAmerica® Schools Program

The EconomicsAmerica Schools Program is a comprehensive program of the Council for Economic Education and its Network of affiliated State Councils and university-based Centers for Economic Education. The EconomicsAmerica Schools Program helps schools and school districts to (1) set standards, (2) train teachers, (3) develop curriculum, and (4) evaluate results, so that every student leaves twelfth grade with at least a basic level of economic literacy.

The Council for Economic Education makes available classroom-tested instructional materials for all grade levels, and the State Councils and local Centers provide professional development courses and workshops for teachers as well as assistance to schools in the development of curricula. These materials and programs help schools meet state academic standards in social studies and economics.

The EconomicsAmerica Schools Program allows school districts to design an economic education curriculum and professional development programs tailored to their needs.

How does a School District Enroll in the EconomicsAmerica Schools Program?

To become an EconomicsAmerica district, a school district signs a simple agreement with a State Council. With the endorsement of the State Council and the Council for Economic Education, the district becomes formally connected to a nationwide network of schools committed to quality economic education.

Benefits to School District:

• Receive help meeting state and national academic standards for economics.
• Receive a 25% discount on all Council for Economic Education materials.
• Receive professional consultation on staff curriculum development.
• Have expanded opportunities for increased school/business partnerships.
• Receive continuing professional development for staff.
• Present a positive image for school/district in the community, with recognition of staff and students.
• Receive technology-based curriculum and support.
• Is eligible to participate in scholarship/grant assistance for workshops/courses.

Commitment from School District:

• Provide administrative commitment to implement and support economic education at all levels in the system.
• Designate a teacher or administrator to server as the EconomicsAmerica Coordinator.
• Develop and implement a multi-year Economic Education Implementation Plan for teacher training, curriculum development and implementation, and assessment in economics.
• Provide annual information to the State Council or Center for Economic Education on activities and assessments in the school/district.

State Council on Economic Education and/or Local Center Will Provide:

• Assistance to the district/school in meeting state and national economics standards.
• Priority access to workshops and courses offered by he Council or Center.
• Consulting on curriculum development and implementation.
• Support for the EconomicsAmerica Coordinators to participate in appropriate Council and Center activities.

The Council for Economic Education Will Provide:

• A 25% discount on all Council for Economic Education materials.
• Information on national awards for exemplary economic education programs.
• Priority access to regional and national economic education conferences.
• Opportunities to participate in national program initiatives.