About MCEE
Improving Economic and Financial Education in Maryland
What we need to know to make sound economic and financial decisions far exceeds the knowledge that most of us have. Economic and financial illiteracy are widespread problems but they are problems that can be solved through education. In Maryland, the Maryland Council on Economic Education is spearheading the effort to eradicate both economic and financial illiteracy.
Our primary strategy is to work through the education system to increase the quantity and improve the quality of economic and financial instruction that is provided in Maryland’s schools.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Maryland Council on Economic Education is to equip preK- 12 educators with the tools and resources to build their students’ financial capability and economic understanding, creating financially empowered Marylanders.
Vision Statement
A future where all youth leave high school with the financial skills and confidence to shape their own futures and achieve lasting economic well-being.
“As treasurer of the State of Maryland, I have made financial literacy one of my top priorities. When it comes to finances, it’s not just about how much money you have, but how you manage it. And those skills need to be developed at a young age. Organizations like the Maryland Council on Economic Education are vital to our youth to ensure they acquire the necessary skills for a fast-paced, 21st century workforce. I look forward to partnership with this organization in the future.”
“The Maryland Council on Economic Education is a dedicated advocate for economic and financial education for Maryland ‘s students. The Council is committed to providing important support for the development of standards-based economics and personal finance curricula, teacher training programs, and lesson plans for teachers to use in their classrooms. For more than half a century, the Council has been a highly dependable and cooperative partner for Maryland schools.”
What We Offer
At the Maryland Council on Economic Education, we’re dedicated to equipping educators and students with the tools they need to succeed in today’s financial world.
Here’s How We Support Our Community:
Curriculum Consulting
We work one-on-one with school systems and independent schools to integrate economic and financial topics into their curriculum, providing assessments to measure student progress and ensure meaningful learning outcomes.
Classroom Resources
We curate and create free resources to support engaging and effective instruction of personal finance and economic concepts in all grade levels and content areas. All resources are reviewed by experienced educators and are tied to Maryland education standards.
Learning Engagement Programs for Students
Through interactive programs like the Maryland Stock Market Game™, the annual Poster Contest for grades K-8, the Maryland Economics Challenge, and the Personal Finance Challenge for high school students, we create opportunities for students to apply their skills in real-world scenarios.
Research & Insights on Financial Education in Maryland Schools
Each of these offerings reflects our commitment to financial literacy education and our mission to build a financially capable Maryland.