Providing them with an understanding of the basic institutions of both the American and global economic systems. Giving them training and insight into their future roles in the economy of New York State and beyond. The Council operates through 12 university based Centers for Economic Education Centers provide Teaching Training, Education Materials, Consultation on Curriculum Development, and sponsor a Teacher Awards Program and Economics Challenge for students. The Partnership Program offers school district the opportunity to join a state-wide network through this network, schools become affiliated with their local Centers for Economic Education and with the State Council. Nearly 300 EconomicsAmerica school districts in New York State are affiliated with the Program.
Affiliation is free and can be easily achieved by completing the attached application form.
These materials are designed to provide teachers with tools to help students learn to think, choose, and function in a changing global economy. These curricula materials are correlated with The Voluntary National Standard in Economics .