Events

Tariffs often function like an invisible tax on consumers. This session explores how tariffs reduce purchasing power by raising the cost of essential goods and discouraging discretionary spending. In early 2026, economists have observed that broad, universal tariffs tend to affect consumers in two key ways: they take more money out of individuals’ pockets for […]

This webinar helps teachers address the growing influence of financial advice on social media. Participants will explore what makes advice helpful or unhelpful, with an emphasis on empathy, credibility, and student decision-making. Teachers will then be introduced to a reusable, editable evaluation tool designed to help students analyze financial advice using clear criteria rather than […]

Presented by Matt Pierson, Associate Director, Nebraska Council on Economic Education in Partnership with the Maryland Council on Economic Education April 16, 2026 7:00 PM  In this session we will demo and learn about three brand new lessons hosted by the St. Louis Fed on the economics of gambling.  These lessons all focus on active […]

Design thinking skills are creative, innovative problem-solving skills for the classroom, the workplace, and real life—and they’re exactly the kind of skills employers are seeking in new hires for today’s Innovation & Gig Economy. Even better, these entrepreneurial mindset process skills double as highly effective instructional strategies for teaching economics and personal finance concepts and […]

This presentation explores how music can serve as a powerful teaching tool for understanding U.S. economics and history between the 1880s and the 1960s. Songs of this period not only entertained but also reflected and shaped the nation’s economic and social realities. By treating music as a primary source, educators can bring historical events and […]