Econ Ed Month Accomplishments

States That Have Received Econ Ed Month Proclamations

The following states have received "Economic Education Month" proclamations from their Governors:

Alabama
Arkansas
Arizona
Georgia
Kansas
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Mississippi
Nebraska
North Carolina
Oklahoma
Ohio
Tennessee
Virginia

Economics Video Contest

In 2023, CEE invited K-12 students nationwide to participate in an economics video contest. We asked students: “What economic advice would you give to your mayor?” 

We received more than 400 video submissions!  

The responses we received were inspiring! These students care deeply about their communities. They discussed the environment, inflation, housing shortages, ways to support local businesses, and much more. These students tackled complex economic concepts thoughtfully and with creativity.  

First Place in Grades 5-8

Longfellow Middle School, Falls Church, VA

First Place in Grades K-4

Whittier Elementary School, Washington, DC

First Place in Grades 9-12

Suncoast Community High School, Riviera Beach, FL

Economics Rap Battle

We asked students and teachers across the country to drop some ECON knowledge on us and
tell us why economics is cool for the chance to win some cold, hard cash.

National semifinalists were:

On the West Coast, Ms. Hartig's students freestyle over supply and demand, competition, efficiency, and free markets at Monte Vista High School in California.

Over in the Midwest, students in Ms. Anderson's class spits bars on employment, revenue, trade, and prices at Rock County High School in Nebraska. This was voted as the winning rap!!

On the East Coast, Mr. Kovach's student busts rhymes on opportunity cost and making rational choices at Lanier College & Career Academy in Georgia.

Fun Economics Events

Special events were hosted to get students, teachers, and families excited about economics. We heard from Loretta J. Mester, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, in a live online discussion with Rebecca Patterson, CEE Board Chair and former Chief Investment Strategist for Bridgewater Associates and had a special event with Steve Pagliuca, co-chairman of Bain Capital, and co-owner and Managing General Partner of the Boston Celtics.

Investing in an NBA team with Steve Pagliuca, co-chairman of Bain Capital and co-owner and Managing General Partner of the Boston Celtics.

Economists on the Economy featuring Loretta J. Mester, President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland in discussion with Rebecca Patterson, CEE Board Chair and former Chief Investment Strategist, Bridgewater Associates.