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For the first time in my life, I feel confident teaching economics & economic issues to my students.
–Shannon Gerlach

The content is thought-provoking & incorporates a fairly comprehensive approach to basic economic concepts in real world situation scenarios.
–Sharon Sims

I know that my students will understand economics better by using the material I received.
–Margaret Hale

These materials walk into my classroom the next day. They are so complete and tested; they teach directly to key objectives in dramatically clear & exciting way.
–Dena Hughes

I am a new teacher & haven’t yet taught economics and I’ve always been wary of the subject. This seminar provided tons of materials on interesting & highly relevant topics, that I could definitely incorporate into all my classes. I look forward to the next one.
–Heather Desmond

This program has helped me to see how I can present economic topics using social studies issues. I will now use the disasters format to teach PPF – the Soviet Union History to teach Command Economy etc. …
–Kerrie Galagan

I have taken FTE programs before. This was the best yet.
–Scott Heinecke

The combination of the issues (4) facilitated a great depth of understanding.
–Mark Bradley

Wonderful that the programs are available for those of us who teach upper elementary – has strongly affected my teaching in a positive way! Thank you so much!
–Lynne Cartter

This seminar offered great materials for teachers. Especially for someone who has been doing this for a while, it gives me ideas to teach concepts in new & relevant ways.
–Jeff Hoseley

Outstanding program with rigorous curriculum & amazing topics. Inspires you to go back to the classroom & do it better.
–Pamela Miller

From Curiosity to Calling, Discovering Economics Online

April 21, 2026 When Maya Clark logged into her Economics for Leaders virtual program, she was curious.  By the end of the…

High Schoolers Need Economics, Not Just ‘Financial Literacy’

The Daily Signal April 20, 2026 By Jamie Wagner April is National Financial Literacy Month, when the federal government and…

FTE Launches New Civics Program To Help Students “Think Like the Founders” Ahead of America250 

March 30, 2026 Davis, CA. – The Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE) is announcing the new Civics & Economics in Action program to revitalize civic…