Professional Development

The High School Fed Challenge is a research and writing competition that aims to encourage students in grades 9–12 to learn more about economics and promote interest in economics as a subject for study and the basis for a career. Previous study of economics is not required—only intellectual curiosity and interest in exploring an economic theme. Learn more here. 

What happens when a penny disappears? In this webinar, we will use the potential elimination of the US penny as a launching point to explore broader themes in currency, economics, personal finance, and classroom instruction.  The event is produced in partnership with the MTSU Center for Financial Literacy.

Discover the power of FRE.org in enhancing your Learning Management System (LMS)! Join our insightful webinar designed for educators aiming to enrich their teaching platforms—be they Google Classroom, Canvas LMS, Schoology, D2L Brightspace, or Blackboard. This session will guide you through the seamless integration of FRE.org's vast repository of educational resources into your chosen LMS. Learn practical tips from St. Louis Fed Economic Education specialists, explore innovative teaching strategies, and engage with a community of educators.

Do your students get frustrated when they have difficulty comprehending core concepts? Good news! Entry/Exit tickets introduce and assess major concepts in both micro- and macroeconomics with low stress and even less grading. With the help of St. Louis Fed Economic Education specialists, learn how to track student understanding with instant feedback, before formal assessments. 

This 14-hour virtual training program for Tennessee educators will provide secondary educators with the necessary credentialing for teaching the required Tennessee high school personal finance course.