By John Jones

Three times a year the Council for Economic Education releases the CEE Report, highlighting our new and noteworthy events, programs and partnerships, including pilot programs and joint ventures with key supporters.

In This Issue

Voya Foundation Awards $150,000 Grand for Partnership with Cristo Rey Schools
Note from Nan
CEE’s Annual Conference
CEE Thanks its Funders
2015 Visionary Awards

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POSTED: October 21, 2015 | BY: brendan

This free, one-day Financial Literacy professional development program is open to all K-12 educators. The teacher training will be held at Rhode Island College in Alger 110 on Thursday October 29, 2015 from 8:00 am to 3:45 pm. Two modules from the national Jump$tart Teacher Training Initiative will be presented, covering core topics of Savings and Investment, and Spending and Financial Planning. In addition, teachers will receive training on content and lessons in the Virtual Economics 4.5 flash drive that Fidelity is generously providing to every public school in RI in 2015.

Speakers and breakout session facilitators throughout the day will include RI educational leaders, classroom teachers, and Fidelity experts. It will be a great opportunity for RI schools to share their ideas on how to incorporate the National Standards Financial Literacy (adopted in RI in November 2014) into their classrooms.

The October 29 Financial Literacy program is being organized by the RI Jump$tart Coalition and the RI Council for Economic Education Please register now to reserve your place and encourage your colleagues to attend as well. Substitute reimbursement monies up to $75 per teacher are available to Districts upon request. Questions may be directed to Dr. Margaret Brooks, President of RI Jump$tart and RI Council for Economic Education, at rhodeislandjumpstart@gmail.com.

Many thanks to Fidelity Investments for generously supporting this program!

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ri-financial-literacy-teacher-training-initiative-tickets-18278875609

POSTED: October 13, 2015 | BY: Margaret Brooks

By Annamarie Cerreta

CEE is excited to announce the launch of its video contest asking students in kindergarten through 12th grade for the best economic advice they can give the President of the United States. To enter the contest, record one student, or a group of students, answering the following question in 60 seconds or less:

“What Should the President do to Improve the Economy?”

Enter by Wednesday, October 7th at 11:59 p.m. Please note that teachers must enter the videos on behalf of their students. Teachers may enter more than one video per class.

Download a pdf of the rules and FAQ here. Use the hashtag #CEEVidContest to follow the contest on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Watch a video from a past CEE Video Contest Entry

The contest is hosted on Facebook. Not all schools allow access to Facebook, so please plan accordingly by uploading your video to Facebook via a computer not associated with your school.

One winner will be chosen by CEE Facebook fans (“Viewers’ Choice”) and one winner will be chosen by economists selected as judges by CEE (“Economists’ Choice”). Prizes include a $500 American Express gift card for each teacher winner, and $25 iTunes gift cards for the student(s) featured in the winning videos.

Video Submission Period
Opens: Thursday, September 10, 2015, 9:00 a.m. ET
Closes: Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 11:59 p.m. ET

Public Voting Period
Starts: Thursday, October 8, 2015, 5:00 p.m ET
Ends: Thursday, October 15, 2015, 3:00 p.m. ET

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POSTED: September 10, 2015 | BY: brendan

By Annamarie Cerreta

CEE is excited to announce the launch of its video contest asking students in kindergarten through 12th grade for the best economic advice they can give the President of the United States. To enter the contest, record one student, or a group of students, answering the following question in 60 seconds or less:

“What Should the President do to Improve the Economy?”

Enter by Wednesday, September 30th at 11:59 p.m. Please note that teachers must enter the videos on behalf of their students. Teachers may enter more than one video per class.

Download a pdf of the rules and FAQ here. Rules and FAQ are also available on CEE’s Facebook page. Use the hashtag #CEEVidContest to follow the contest on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Enter the Video Contest Today

Watch a video from a past CEE Video Contest Entry

The contest is hosted on Facebook. Not all schools allow access to Facebook, so please plan accordingly by uploading your video to Facebook via a computer not associated with your school.

One winner will be chosen by CEE Facebook fans (“Viewers’ Choice”) and one winner will be chosen by economists selected as judges by CEE (“Economists’ Choice”). Prizes include a $500 American Express gift card for each teacher winner, and $25 iTunes gift cards for the student(s) featured in the winning videos.

Video Submission Period
Opens: Thursday, September 10, 2015, 9:00 a.m. ET
Closes: Wednesday, September 30, 2015, 11:59 p.m. ET

Public Voting Period
Starts: Thursday, October 1, 2015, 9:00 a.m. ET
Ends: Thursday, October 15, 2015, 3:00 p.m. ET

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POSTED: September 10, 2015 | BY: brendan

By Annamarie Cerreta

CEE is excited to announce the launch of its video contest asking students in kindergarten through 12th grade for the best economic advice they can give the President of the United States. To enter the contest, record one student, or a group of students, answering the following question in 60 seconds or less:

“What Should the President do to Improve the Economy?”

Enter by Wednesday, October 7th at 11:59 p.m. Please note that teachers must enter the videos on behalf of their students. Teachers may enter more than one video per class.

Download a pdf of the rules and FAQ here. Use the hashtag #CEEVidContest to follow the contest on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Watch a video from a past CEE Video Contest Entry

The contest is hosted on Facebook. Not all schools allow access to Facebook, so please plan accordingly by uploading your video to Facebook via a computer not associated with your school.

One winner will be chosen by CEE Facebook fans (“Viewers’ Choice”) and one winner will be chosen by economists selected as judges by CEE (“Economists’ Choice”). Prizes include a $500 American Express gift card for each teacher winner, and $25 iTunes gift cards for the student(s) featured in the winning videos.

Video Submission Period
Opens: Thursday, September 10, 2015, 9:00 a.m. ET
Closes: Wednesday, October 7, 2015, 11:59 p.m. ET

Public Voting Period
Starts: Thursday, October 8, 2015, 5:00 p.m ET
Ends: Thursday, October 15, 2015, 3:00 p.m. ET

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POSTED: September 10, 2015 | BY: brendan

POSTED: August 17, 2015 | BY: Margaret Brooks

The Council for Economic Education (CEE) is seeking teachers in grades 4 to 12 who will have their students take one of the CEE’s three new personal finance tests:

• Test of Financial Literacy (TFL) for grades 11 to 12. 50 test items.

• Test of Financial Knowledge (TFK) for grades 7 to 9. 45 test items.

POSTED: August 6, 2015 | BY: Margaret Brooks

By Annamarie Cerreta

Three times a year the Council for Economic Education releases the CEE Report, highlighting our new and noteworthy events, programs and partnerships, including pilot programs and joint ventures with key supporters.

In This Issue

Advancing Financial Education in New York City
Upcoming Events
Note from Nan
A Look At GCEE
Financial Literacy Month
Advocating for Economic & Financial Literacy
2015 National Economics Challenge
EconEdLink Relaunch
Gen i: New Mission & Partnership
Teacher Training from the National Center
Vantage Point: Real World Perspectives on the Economy
CEE and 100 Women in Hedge Funds
Vantage Point: Growing Companies, Growing Women
2015 Visionary Awards

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POSTED: July 23, 2015 | BY: brendan

By Annamarie Cerreta

Three times a year the Council for Economic Education releases the CEE Report, highlighting our new and noteworthy events, programs and partnerships, including pilot programs and joint ventures with key supporters.

In This Issue

Advancing Financial Education in New York City
Upcoming Events
Note from Nan
A Look At GCEE
Financial Literacy Month
Advocating for Economic & Financial Literacy
2015 National Economics Challenge
EconEdLink Relaunch
Gen i: New Mission & Partnership
Teacher Training from the National Center
Vantage Point: Real World Perspectives on the Economy
CEE and 100 Women in Hedge Funds
Vantage Point: Growing Companies, Growing Women
2015 Visionary Awards

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POSTED: July 23, 2015 | BY: brendan

By Annamarie Cerreta

Three times a year the Council for Economic Education releases the CEE Report, highlighting our new and noteworthy events, programs and partnerships, including pilot programs and joint ventures with key supporters.

In This Issue

Advancing Financial Education in New York City
Upcoming Events
Note from Nan
A Look At GCEE
Financial Literacy Month
Advocating for Economic & Financial Literacy
2015 National Economics Challenge
EconEdLink Relaunch
Gen i: New Mission & Partnership
Teacher Training from the National Center
Vantage Point: Real World Perspectives on the Economy
CEE and 100 Women in Hedge Funds
Vantage Point: Growing Companies, Growing Women
2015 Visionary Awards

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POSTED: July 23, 2015 | BY: brendan