Recommended Resources

Teachers

Council for Economic Education http://www.councilforeconed.org/resources/
Search for lessons by standard, concept and grade. Also includes many programs such as the Youth Entrepreneur Program, Mini Society, Making a Job and Entre Prep.
Econ Ed Link www.Econedlink.org
A program of the Council for Economic Education. A premier source for internet-based economic lessons, and materials targeted for K-12 teachers and their students. Over 600 lessons ready for the classroom.
The Texas Council on Economic Education www.economicstexas.org
A great resource for teachers. Offers teacher state and national events; professional training events; and downloadable lesson plans.

Students

The Foundation for Teaching Economics www.fte.org
This site is both teacher and student focused. Teachers learn basic economics and develop lesson plans for effectively teaching high school economics and students are introduced to economics and leadership.
Jump Start Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy www.jumpstart.org
Financial Smarts for Students
www.Kidnexions.com
www.Kidsbank.com
www.kids.gov
U.S. Treasury for Kids www.treas.gov/kids
Visit several government websites through this portal e.g. White House, U.S. Mint, Bureau of Engraving & Printing, USA.gov, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau.
- U.S. Mint www.usmint.gov/kids/teachers
  For information about the Hip Pocket Change program activities, lesson plans, educational resources, teacher networks.
PBS Kids: It’s My Life www.pbskids.org/itsmylife/money/managing/index/html

Teachers/Parents/Students

Federal Reserve www.federalreserveeducation.org
Hosts interactive tools and resources for educators, students and parents. Get consumer banking information, home ownership, mortgage, interest rates, loan and credit information.
Hands on Banking http://www.handsonbanking.org
Whether you want to build your credit, invest in the market, or start a business -- hands on banking is a site for everyone. Provides basic money skills, tools, and information for elementary students, teens, young adults and
adults.
CNN Money http://money.cnn.com
Get valuable information about stocks, economic, banking and employment trends.
The Motley Fool www.fool.com
For information regarding stock research, stock investments, retirement, social security.
Solid Foundation Association www.SolidFoundationAssociation.org
For information regarding local after school tutorial and mentoring services.
The Anti Drug www.TheAntiDrug.com
Offers tips, advice and information about teens and technology, social media, drugs and parenting teens today. Many resources are downloadable and FREE.
MoneyExchange http://www.moneyexchange.net/library/money-lessons-for-children

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