Established in 1975, the Foundation for Teaching Economics’ mission is to introduce young individuals to an economic way of thinking about national and international issues, and to promote excellence in economic education by helping teachers of economics become more effective educators.  The FTE focuses its efforts on the secondary education level and provides programs and teaching resources which target primarily, but not exclusively, the social studies curriculum.

FTE is known nationally for its emphasis on active learning and the engaging activities and lessons used to teach economics.  All lessons and programs are correlated with both the Common Core state standards and all 50 standards in economic education.

A unique feature of FTE student programs is the integration of economics content with leadership development.  Participants learn to use economic reasoning skills as part of their decision-making process.

A 501(c)3 non-profit organization, FTE works in partnership with education organizations and schools across the nation.

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Foundation for Teaching Economics' headquarters in Davis, CA, United States

Roger R. Ream

Donald G. Fell

Lisa Chang Siegler

The Program Coordination Team at the Foundation for Teaching Economics is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing educational programs aimed at enhancing economic understanding among secondary students. This team works collaboratively to design curriculum-aligned activities, manage outreach to educators, and ensure effective implementation of programs that combine economic education with leadership skills development. Their efforts focus on fostering engaging learning experiences that empower students to apply economic reasoning in decision-making processes.

Program Coordination Team

The Education and Instruction team at the Foundation for Teaching Economics develops and implements innovative curriculum materials and programs that promote an economic way of thinking among secondary education students. They focus on enhancing teacher effectiveness through hands-on training and resources aligned with educational standards, while also integrating leadership development into economic education. The team’s initiatives aim to foster active learning and engage students in real-world decision-making processes using economic reasoning.

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Foundation for Teaching Economics

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Program Coordination Team

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