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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Are you a future leader? Expand your understanding of economics and learn how it will make you a better decision maker.

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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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The True Cost of Glory: What Economics Teaches Us About the Winter Olympics

February 19, 2026 As Norway celebrates its 15th gold medal and Italy rallies behind its home team’s nine golds at…

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