| About Us
The Michigan Council on Economic Education provides leadership promoting and strengthening economic education in our state. Independent and nonpartisan, the organization:
- Provides inservice and preservice training for teachers
- Develops and distributes curriculum materials
- Builds excitement for learning through student competitions
- Offers guidance to school systems seeking advice on curriculum development
- Recognizes teachers and school systems for outstanding endeavors.
Affiliated with the National Council on Economic Education, the Michigan Council is part of a network of state councils and university-based centers promoting economic literacy. The National Council is recognized throughout the U.S. and the world as the premiere source of teacher training, educational materials, and curriculum reform in economic education.
The Michigan Council on Economic Education programs help educators bring economic success and understanding to students who must function in a complex, rapidly changing environment. Students are prepared to become:
- Responsible Citizens
- Productive Members of the Workforce
- Knowledgeable Consumers
- Prudent Savers and Investors
- Effective Participants in the Global Economy
- Lifelong Decision Makers
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