Start Your Future With The Foundation For Teaching Economics

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.

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FTE Launches New Civics Program To Help Students “Think Like the Founders” Ahead of America250

March 30, 2026 Davis, CA. – The Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE) is announcing the new Civics & Economics in Action program to revitalize civic…

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Read Across America Day 2026: Celebrating a Nation of Diverse Readers

March 2, 2026 When we asked our staff what they are reading right now, the responses felt exactly like FTE…

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Michele Mar, FTE alumna, in front of the White House

Empowering Educators: Michele Mar’s Journey with FTE

February 26, 2026 FTE’s commitment to excellence in economic education starts with its teachers – and each year, we have…

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