1. The champion for teaching and learning economics 11601 Bluegrass Parkway, Louisville, KY 40299 502-267-3570 I-800-I-DO-ECON www.econ.org info@econ.orgwww.econ.orginfo@econ.org The Kentucky Council on Economic Education

2. Empowering young Kentuckians with economic and financial literacy for a stronger, more competitive Commonwealth

3. The only statewide organization investing in economic educators

4. Economic educators plant the seed of economic literacy in THOUSANDS of students …

5. … creating a multiplier effect in Kentucky’s classrooms for over 33 years!

6. Enhancing teacher proficiency “I want students to view the topic of economics in a positive way and see how their knowledge of economics will help them in their daily lives.” --Kelly Gillum, Business and Marketing Teacher and Economic Educator, Mayfield High School

7. Conducting professional development workshops for teachers

8. Sustaining a statewide network of educational partners Universities Community colleges Educational Cooperatives Kentucky Department of Education Education Professional Standards Board NKU Morehead State University EKU Union College WKU Murray State University U of L

9. Providing classroom and online resources/programming/assessment

10. Developing and circulating classroom materials for all grade levels Stock Market Game reaches nearly 10,000 students annually Take Stock in Kentucky teaches students about Kentucky business Financial Fitness for Life (K-12) Investing Knowledge for Asset Building (college)

11. Creating unique classroom programming enhancing Kentucky’s future

12. Beyond school life to real life These Econ Challenge kids know about money, markets, and investing for the future.

13.  Economics is about choices- More than 1.5 million families filed for personal bankruptcy last year. 45% of college students are in credit card debt, with the average credit card debt being more than $3,000.  Economic education is essential for informed and active citizenship- 40 million Americans are “unbanked.”  Economics is about personal finance- More than half of American families live from paycheck to paycheck. Economic education addresses financial illiteracy

14. Economic education is worth the investment It’s about the everyday business of life. It’s about trade-offs. It touches every aspect of living. Economic education supports a well-functioning, informed democracy. If you think education is expensive…try ignorance!

15. Behind every economic educator in Kentucky, you’ll find KCEE promoting the everyday business of life!

16. Community leaders make economic literacy happen … will you join us?