Teacher?| FAIL a basic high school economics quiz* |
| of U.S. high school students know the purpose of the stock market.* |
| of U.S. adults can define 'budget deficit'.* |
*Source: P. Grimes, K. Rogers and W. Bosshardt (2011) "Economic Education and Consumer Experience During The Financial Crisis"- Working Paper
60%
of students
of students
Less than half(49%)
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Alaska Council Programming Impacts
The Alaska Council on Economic Education works to educate Alaska's young people, primarily through well-prepared teachers, so they can become empowered with economic and financial literacy.
Our reach in the last 5 years
| 1,400 | K-12 teachers trained |
| 20,000+ | Students impacted |
Economics Forums 
3-credit courses that introduce K-12 educators and administrators to important economic concepts through topical issues affecting Alaskans. Topics, times and locations vary.
Stock Market Game Courses
Teachers take up to three 1-credit courses covering stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, to implement this online simulation game in their classes.
