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)

Top 10 Lessons in Economics

Here's your chance to up your econ game with your students. We'll preview the Federal Reserve Education team's 10 favorite active-learning lessons for your economics class, identify why they work and show how to easily modify them to fit your individual student needs. It's time to update your econ lesson wardrobe so you can spark learning.

FRE.org

Thursday, Aug 13th, 3:30-4:30pm CT

Link to Register

Big Dreams, Little Steps: Helping Students Explore Future Careers

Teachers should attend to gain access to field-tested, ready-to-use activities that can be implemented immediately in the classroom. The session will also support educators in helping students develop stronger decision-making skills as they navigate future college and career choices.

EconEdLink.org

Wednesday, Aug 19th, 4-5pm CT

Advance Your Pedagogical Expertise with Sphere’s New Human Progress Curriculum

This event is an online release to showcase the full curriculum suite of Centers and Heroes of Progress. Attendees will leave this professional learning opportunity with a deeper understanding of Human Progress, scaffolding ways the story of human progress can be taught in the classroom. The authors of the curriculum will share their thoughts on applications for high school and middle school, followed by a moderated Q&A, offering attendees the opportunity to address relevant questions for their educational environment.

Sphere-Ed.org

Tuesday, Aug 25th, 6-7pm CT

Link to Register

Paychecks and Priorities: Income and Budgeting Lesson Plans

Help students understand what they earn, what they keep, and how to make spending choices that align with their priorities. Participants will explore classroom-ready lesson plans on paycheck deductions and budgeting that use a variety of active learning strategies to empower students as financial decision makers.

Econiful.org

Thu, Aug 20th, 6-7pm CT

NGPF Back to School Virtual Conference 2026

Invest in the year ahead with NGPF! Sessions run along three pathways, so you can build the experience that fits where you are: get started with New to NGPF, teach with confidence through Investing & Beyond, or explore Tools & Resources to boost classroom engagement - or mix and match across all three! Also two great keynote speakers - entrepreneur Jeremy Schneider and best-selling author Beth Kobliner.

NGPF.org

Saturday, Aug 22nd, 9am-5:30pm CT

Link to Register

Link to Register

Homeschool Resource Showcase

Join the National Constitution Center for a free, one-hour virtual session created specifically for homeschool families. Explore the wide range of resources available to support constitutional learning and American history, including live virtual programs, primary source materials, interactive activities, family learning experiences, and educator resources designed to bring civics to life. We'll conclude with an open conversation about your homeschool experience: what's working, and where you are looking for additional support.

ConstitutionCenter.org

Wednesday, Aug 26th, 11am-12pm CT