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)

AP Ample Reserves

In this webinar, St. Louis Fed Economic Education specialists will discuss how central banks implement monetary policy with ample reserves, using the College Board's reserve market graph. We will cover how policy changes influence market interest rates and, ultimately, employment and inflation outcomes. In addition, the webinar will feature classroom resources to use with your AP Macro students.

FRE.org

Tuesday, Oct 6th, 3:30-4:30pm CT

Link to Register

Red, Yellow, Green: Measuring Poverty

This webinar introduces instructors to the Poverty Stoplight, a self-assessment tool that reframes poverty as multidimensional and self-diagnosed rather than income-only and externally imposed. The session will show how the tool’s six dimensions, 50 indicators, and red/yellow/green scale can anchor college-level lessons in development economics, behavioral economics, and personal finance.

EconEdLink.org

Thursday, Oct 1st, 5-6pm CT

Ten Crucial Days in the American Revolution, Ten Crucial Resources

Would the American Revolution survive the winter of 1776-1777? Gather facts and resources to teach dramatic moments from 250 years ago! After a rough autumn campaign, George Washington and the Continental Army faced "the times that try men's souls." We’ll venture into the wintry history of 1776-1777, and you'll collect 10 (or more) free classroom resources. Sarah Kay Bierle will take you through the Ten Crucial Days timeline and highlight teaching ideas with primary sources, new lesson plans, biographies, and more.

Battlefields.org

Tuesday, Sep 29th, 6-7:15pm CT

Link to Register

Exploring Filipino-American History

Celebrate Filipino American History Month with The New York Historical and the Filipino Americans National Historical Society. Participants will learn how to incorporate the rich history of Filipino Americans using primary sources and artifacts.

NYHistory.org

Wednesday, Oct 7th, 5-6 pm CT

NGPF Speaker Series: Why Financial Literacy Must Be Inclusive with Dr. Madelaine L’Esperance

Designed for financial literacy teachers, this session will offer a research-backed look at how young people develop financial capability, how public supports influence financial outcomes, and how educators can better serve students with varied needs and life experiences. Attendees will gain fresh language, teaching takeaways, and a deeper understanding of how to build more inclusive financial education.

NGPF.org

Thursday, Oct 8th, 6-7pm CT

Link to Register

Link to Register

America 250: Freedom and WW I

Consider how the nation balanced the need for a modern fighting force with the individual freedoms of its citizens. The session explores debates around conscription, civil liberties, and voluntary service, placing students at the center of this historic decision-making. Educators will learn strategies for helping students analyze how Americans defined – and defended – freedom in a moment of global crisis.

TheWorldWar.org

Sunday, Sep 27th, 7-8pm CT