Mission and Vision

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.

“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.”

Dr. Nancy Grasmick
Former State Superintendent of Schools
Presidential Scholar Towson University

“As the former Maryland State Treasurer, I understand the vital importance of being a knowledgeable financial consumer in today’s complex economic environment.  Too often I see Marylanders struggle with bankruptcy, stifling debt, and the unintended consequences of financial decisions.  Managing a household budget, and saving for life goals such as college, a home, a car, a family, or retirement are skills that must be taught and practiced well before adulthood.  I applaud the work of the Maryland Council on Economic Education, a nonprofit that trains our teachers to teach financial education to Maryland students.  While their work has touched hundreds of thousands of teachers, students, and families statewide with many success stories, together we want to reach every single student so all students have the opportunity to learn the skills to become financially capable adults.  These life skills build stronger families and communities across Maryland.  Financial education in our classrooms is essential to Maryland’s future workforce and long-term economic competitiveness.”

Nancy K. Kopp, former Treasurer of Maryland