FTE at a Glance

The Mission

The mission of the FTE is to introduce young individuals, selected for their leadership potential, to an economic way of thinking about national and international issues, and to promote excellence in economic education by
helping teachers of economics become more effective educators.

Working for You

The Foundation offers free workshops for high school educators and students. This site includes workshop dates, locations, and registration information, as
well as resources, activities, and lesson plans for teaching economics.

Are FTE programs effective?

• On a test of economics understanding based on the U.S. Department of Education’s National Assessment of Educational Progress 2006 economics assessment, students demonstrated a strong grasp of the content taught. Students had an average percent correct of 83%, a gain of 12 percentage points from the pre-test and 57% percent higher than grade 12 students across the nation who took the same test questions.

• With an impressive set of programs addressing important economic issues, and a top-notch cadre of instructors and leadership staff, FTE continues to make a substantial impact on the teaching and learning of economics.

"2008 Independent Evaluation Report: Foundation for Teaching Economics 2008 Programs in Economic Education