Florida Council on Economic Education

10/30/2026

Great economic education starts with great teachers.

Across Florida, educators are helping students understand the financial and economic decisions they'll encounter throughout their lives. Their work is building a generation of more informed, confident, and financially prepared young adults.

At FCEE, we're proud to support these educators through professional development, classroom resources, and programs that make economics and personal finance engaging and accessible.

This Economic Education Month, we're celebrating the teachers making a lasting difference in Florida classrooms.

Thank you for investing in our students' futures.

10/29/2026

💰 Building financial confidence, one student at a time!

We were thrilled to partner with Maynard Evans High High School in Orlando to kick off Financial Independence Tomorrow (FIT), a three-part program designed to equip high school students with real-world money skills, financial confidence, and connections to financial professionals.

The day was packed with money basics, tips for building healthy financial habits, and an interactive Hands on Banking experience, giving students the opportunity to explore real-world financial decisions and put their new skills into practice. A special thank you to Wells Fargo for sponsoring this experience!

A huge thank you to the Orange County Public Schools administrators and teachers, Adrienne Cabal from FAIRWINDS Credit Union and Escobar from Wells Fargo for helping make this such a fun and impactful day!

🎓 Next stop: University of Central Florida in December, where students will continue their journey toward financial independence!

Learn more about FIT: https://www.fcee.org/fit

10/28/2026

Why study economics? Because it impacts nearly every financial decision we make.

From understanding inflation and interest rates to navigating taxes, building wealth, and making smart investments, economic education gives students the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions throughout their lives.

This Economic Education Month, the Florida Council on Economic Education is highlighting the importance of preparing students to understand the economy, manage their finances, and build a stronger financial future.

The lessons learned in the classroom today can make a lifetime of difference.

10/26/2026

Thank you, Target 🎯

Through the Target Circle Guest-Directed Giving Program, Target guests cast 99,281 votes for the Florida Council on Economic Education, resulting in a $7,724.44 grant to support our mission!

A special shout-out to the Tampa Bay community, which contributed more than 66,000 of those votes, along with our supporters in Jacksonville and across East Florida.

These unrestricted funds will help us continue equipping Florida educators and students with the economic and financial literacy skills they need to build bright futures.

Thank you to everyone who voted, shared, and spread the word. And thank you to for investing in our community! 💙

10/26/2026

Calling all K–12 students! Put your creativity to work in the Florida Council on Economic Education’s Economic Poster Contest!

Students are invited to illustrate an economic concept, such as budgeting, inflation or opportunity cost, for a chance to have their artwork featured in a statewide calendar and receive a $25 Amazon gift card!

Participation is completely FREE, and the contest is a great opportunity to bring economic education to life through art.

Fall submission deadline: December 4, 2026.

For more information, contact [email protected] or scan the QR code to get started!

10/23/2026

What do grocery shopping, choosing a career, and saving for a home have in common? Economics.

Every day, we make decisions about how to use our time, money, and resources. Understanding concepts like opportunity cost, supply and demand, and financial trade-offs helps us make those decisions more thoughtfully.

Economic education gives students the tools to understand not only how the economy works, but how it affects their own lives.

This Economic Education Month, we're celebrating the lessons that extend far beyond the classroom.

10/21/2026

A major milestone for financial education in Florida!

The Class of 2027 will be the first graduating class required to complete a semester-long personal financial literacy course, equipping students with essential skills in budgeting, saving, credit, and more.

At FCEE, we're proud to support the educators preparing Florida students for a financially successful future!

The big story: This school year marks the first in Florida where all high school graduates will leave with a completed financial literacy course on their transcripts. The move originates from a 2022 l...

10/21/2026

October is Economic Education Month!

Understanding how money works is more than a classroom lesson. It's a life skill that helps students make informed decisions, plan for their futures, and build financial independence.

At the Florida Council on Economic Education, we're committed to equipping Florida's teachers with the tools and resources they need to bring economics and personal finance to life in the classroom.

Join us this month as we celebrate the power of economic education and its impact on the next generation.

10/12/2026

A big congratulations to Florida’s own Monika Moorman of Central Park Elementary Broward County Public Schools on being named the 2026 Barry G. Haimes Award for Excellence in Teaching recipient! 🎉

Educators like Monika play such an important role in shaping the next generation. By bringing economics and personal finance to life in the classroom, they help students build the knowledge, confidence, and skills to make informed financial decisions that will impact their futures.

We love seeing Florida educators recognized on the national stage for the incredible work they do every day. Well deserved, Monika! 👏💚

Each year, CEE recognizes educators who go above and beyond to bring economics and personal finance to life for students. The Barry G. Haimes Award for Excellence in Teaching, named for CEE Board Chair Emeritus Barry Haimes in recognition of his longstanding dedication and leadership at CEE, honors educators who use creative, results-driven approaches to teaching these subjects.

Congratulations to Monika Moorman of Central Park Elementary in Florida, our 2026 award winner! A National Board Certified Teacher and 2021 Broward County Teacher of the Year, Monika brings her passion for learning to subjects ranging from literacy and STEM to sustainability and robotics.

10/06/2026

⭐Join us in celebrating the First Coast Business Hall of Fame Class of 2026!⭐

This year, we’re proud to honor:

Stephanie Ferris, FIS
Chris Kalin, PNC
Scott Keith, Pinnacle Financial Partners
Misty Skipper, Gate Petroleum
Nicole Thomas, Baptist Health

Join us December 1 as Event Chair Ari Jolly of Florida Blue and the The Florida Council on Economic Education celebrate Individual Excellence and Collective Impact while supporting financial education for Florida students and teachers.

Sponsorships and tickets are available now!
Learn more and reserve your spot: https://www.fcee.org/fchof

Proudly Presented By Pinnacle Financial Partners and Raymond James.