ECON and More

Curating the best articles, lesson plans, PD trainings, and resources for K-12 educators in economics, financial literacy, and "MORE"

Professional Development Online Events

What trainings are coming up? (with links)

Inflation, Disinflation, and the Fed

In this webinar, St. Louis Fed Economic Education specialists will equip high school and college educators with strategies to demystify complex economic concepts for students. Participants will explore ready-to-use, interactive exercises and real-world examples that transform abstract theories into tangible learning experiences. Plan to take away a complete digital resource package, including lesson plans, presentation slides, student worksheets, and more.

FRE.org

Thursday, Nov 12th, 3:30-4:30pm CT

Link to Register

Rockonomics 101: History, Economics, Rock and Roll

This webinar explores how music can serve as a powerful teaching tool for understanding U.S. economics and history between the 1880s and the 1960s. Songs of this period not only entertained but also reflected and shaped the nation’s economic and social realities. By treating music as a primary source, educators can bring historical events and economic concepts to life in ways that resonate with students.

EconEdLink.org

Wednesday, Nov 11th, 6-7pm CT

Reconstruction and the Second Founding

Join the National Constitution Center and the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library for a virtual professional learning session exploring how Reconstruction transformed the Constitution and the meaning of American citizenship. Professor Kermit Roosevelt III of the University of Pennsylvania will serve as the featured scholar, examining how the Reconstruction Amendments reshaped constitutional protections for freedom and equality. Participants will consider how these changes redefined the relationship between individuals, the states, and the federal government.

ConstitutionCenter.org

Wednesday, Nov 4th, 5:30-7pm CT

Link to Register

War at Home: Teaching WWI Through Espionage and Pandemic

In this webinar, you will explore how World War I shaped everyday life in the United States using two powerful Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) simulations: the Zimmerman Telegram in 1917 and the Influenza Pandemic in 1918. Together, these examples show how a war fought overseas can still have real and immediate effects at home, from national security concerns to public health challenges.

NCHETeach.org

Wednesday, Nov 4th, 6-7 pm CT

NGPF Speaker Series: Stefanie O'Connell on the "Ambition Penalty" & What Teachers Should Know About Women, Money, & the Workplace

Join a timely conversation with Stefanie O’Connell, author of The Ambition Penalty, for a data-driven look at why women are often discouraged, penalized, or overlooked when they aim high in the workplace. We’ll explore how ideas about ambition, pay, leadership, and power shape financial outcomes, and discuss what financial literacy educators can do to help students understand about these dynamics before they officially enter the workforce.

NGPF.org

Thursday, Oct 29th, 6-7pm CT

Link to Register

Advertisement Showdown: Marketing and Economics for Entrepreneurs

Join Econiful for an active, classroom-ready lesson that puts students in the entrepreneur's seat: they'll create and pitch ads for a fictitious company in a head-to-head advertising showdown. You'll also discover a new collection of entrepreneurship lessons from the Foundation for Teaching Economics — just in time for National Entrepreneurship Month.

Econiful.org

Thursday, Nov 5th, 6-7pm CT