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Professional Development Online Events
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Exploring Money: The Power of a Penny
What happens when a penny disappears? In this webinar, we will use the elimination of the US penny as a launching point to explore the unintended consequences and economic impacts of phasing out the penny, including the potential real-world implications for pricing, production, automated systems, and consumer behavior. We'll also compare how other countries have navigated similar transitions.
FRE.org
Tuesday, Jun 9th, 12-1pm CT
Summer 2026 Book Club: "AI Economics"
Do you find yourself struggling to answer student questions about how AI might shape the near- and long-term future? Economist Benjamin Reed Shiller's new book is here to help you and your students think about the potentially wondrous and disastrous consequences we might face as this new technology is deployed by humans facing complex incentive structures. NOTE: One live meeting and 3 self-paced Nearpod modules.
Econiful.org
Wednesday, Jun 10th, 6-7pm CT
Geography & Map Division Virtual Orientation: Mapping America’s 250th Anniversary with Graphics
Join the Geography and Map Division online to explore collection materials related to the 250th anniversary of the United States (A250), including Revolutionary War battle maps, George Washington's property maps and Lewis and Clark's exploration maps.
LOC.gov
Tuesday, Jun 9th, 2-3pm CT
Intuit for Education Virtual Educator Conference
Get all of the tools and training that are needed to teach financial education throughout every stage of the journey at Intuit for Education’s Virtual Educator Conference. 5 tracks available for CTE, PFL, and general ed teachers. Empower today's generation to become the most financially confident yet.
Education.Intuit.com
Tuesday, Jun 23rd, 11am-3pm CT
Behind the Curtain: What Students Should Know About the Investment Industry with Patrick Geddes
We will explore in plain language how companies and advisors make money so your students can ask good questions and avoid confusing sales pitches. You will leave with ways to help students recognize fair costs, trustworthy guidance, and simple rules that can help them avoid common mistakes.
NGPF.org
Tuesday, Jun 16th, 6-7pm CT
2026 Summer Virtual Conference: "From Revolution to Resilience"
Join us in celebrating 250 years of resilience and explore how pivotal events - from the founding to the present - can be taught in ways that engage students in critical thinking, civic responsibility, and historical understanding. As we mark 250 years of U.S. history and 25 years since 9/11 we look ahead, preparing students not only to understand the past, but to shape a more resilient and informed future. NOTE: $99 for members; $199 for non-members
SocialStudies.org
Tue & Wed, Jun 23-24, 10am-3:45pm CT
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