Highlights

Congratulations Olin Davis Award Winners!

The 2017 Olin Davis Awards for Exemplary Teaching of Economics were given to teacher finalists at the Smart Indiana Economic Education & Financial Literacy Conference held at the Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing on June 29, 2017. It was a great time to celebrate those who have done so much for economic and financial education. Award Winners were:

• Laura Duncan, Triton Central High School, Fairland
• John Kruggel, Brownsburg High School (state secondary award winner)
• Justine Skillman, Hasten Hebrew Academy, Indianapolis (state elementary award winner)
• Chris Stevenson, Covenant Christian High School, Plainfield
• Barbara Tilley, Mintonye Elementary School, Lafayette
• Emily Vanderwall, Michelle Tuinstra, Kim Plantenga, Lafayette Christian School

Upcoming Programs

Annual Conference - CEE/NAEE/GATE

Don’t miss your chance to register for CEE’s 56th Annual Financial Literacy & Economic Education Conference, taking place October 6-7 in Brooklyn, NY. Educators from across the nation attend the conference every year and take advantage of cutting-edge programming regarding the latest curriculum development, instructional materials, teaching strategies, new programs and best practices. The conference also offers a unique opportunity to meet with fellow educators face-to-face during networking sessions and roundtable discussions on shared issues.

Economic Education Mini-Grants!

The Purdue Center for Economic Education Mini-Grants are now available for 2017/18! Mini-grants are competitive and open to all accredited public and private K-12 schools in Northwest Indiana, including Howard and Marion counties. A maximum of $800 per school will be awarded. Multiple schools from the same corporation may apply. Up to three grants will be awarded. The deadline for applications to be received by the Purdue Center for Economic Education is October 11, 2017.