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Teaching Monetary Policy: From the Fed's Origins to Today's Tools
In this webinar, St. Louis Fed Economic Education specialists will discuss the evolution of monetary policy from the origins of the Federal Reserve System to the modern day. Participants will be introduced to the new monetary policy comic, How Does Monetary Policy Work?, as well as activities on using Federal Open Market Committee data releases in the classroom.
FRE.org
Tuesday, Oct 20th, 4-5pm CT
Big Dreams, Little Steps: Helping Students Explore Future Careers
This webinar will feature the importance of building specific human-centered skills in the age of AI, then move into a series of engaging, classroom-ready activities, including a group decision-making exercise focused on post-college choices, and a final scenario in which students evaluate trade-offs between remote and in-office work opportunities at different salary levels. 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, Oct 21st, 5:30-6:30pm CT
Prepare for Veterans Day with Meaningful Stories & Free Resources to Inspire Your Students
Join the American Battlefield Trust and Wreaths Across America's TEACH Program as they share stories from the history of Veterans Day and highlight a few service members' stories. They will also explore the free lesson plans offered with the TEACH Program and share community service projects, fresh perspectives on local history, and some of the unforgettable stories of courage that they use to help students connect history facts and character values.
Battlefields.org
Thursday, Oct 22nd, 6-7:15pm CT
The French and Indian War
Join the New York Historical to learn why the French and Indian War was one of the most important milestones on the road to US independence.
NYHistory.org
Wednesday, Oct 21st, 5-6 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
Econoween: The Economics of Halloween
Join Econiful for a spooktacular workshop that will unmask the economic principles behind this haunted holiday. We'll treat you to ready-to-use instructional resources that will have you cackling with delight.
Econiful.org
Tuesday, Oct 20th, 6-7pm CT
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