Professional Development

 

Registration is now open!

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 foundation for a future career. Student teams from across the nation will write researched podcast scripts on any topic related to this year's theme, Economics of Housing. Previous study of economics is not required—only intellectual curiosity and interest in exploring an economic theme. Advisors, register your school's team by February 15, 2027.

Through this workshop, you will receive resources and classroom-friendly materials to teach an engaging, standards-based financial literacy class or personal finance at any level. Discover useful tools and student-centered activities that bring financial concepts to life. Enrich your teaching with practical insights and interactive content, designed to enhance financial capability for both you and your students.  This in-person session will be held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's Denver Branch.

This dynamic webinar, led by St. Louis Fed Economic Education specialists, equips high school educators with innovative, classroom-ready activities that transform personal finance from boring to brilliant. Discover interactive lessons that engage students in essential financial concepts, including budgeting, saving, investing and debt management.

Learn how to create meaningful learning experiences that connect to students’ real lives while meeting academic standards. Take away ready-to-implement lesson plans and digital resources that make financial literacy accessible and relevant.

The webinar is free, and participants will receive one hour of professional development credit.

Questions? Contact Andrea Caceres-Santamaria at andrea.caceres-santamaria@stls.frb.org.