Some key strategies can help teach American high school students about the reality of poverty in our own country. 

The featured classroom-based project enables students to examine historical maps to consider the intentions and effects behind map production and design.

A thorough classroom examination of the claims and techniques used in an open letter by 137 economists on tax reform can help students become more informed judges of economic arguments.

Teaching controversial issues is both pressing and difficult in today’s world. Many teachers fear that these issues will spark classroom conflict, backlash, or harm to students. This two-part webinar is for novice and experienced teachers, teacher educators, and school leaders who want to develop the practice of teaching controversial issues. Dr. Judy Pace of the University of San Francisco, Dr. Eric Soto-Shed of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and Dr. Elizabeth Washington of the University of Florida will lead these interactive sessions and facilitate discussion among participants…

The highlighted award-winning EdTech tools can engage students while also advancing their understanding of economic reasoning and financial decision making.

When the 2020 pandemic hit, teachers not only faced educational disruption but disruption in personal and family finances. It’s not too late to learn lessons for the future.

The  COVID-19 pandemic offers an opportunity to teach important economic concepts about contemporary events that have personal meaning to students.

Students can gain a more in-depth understanding of the economic impact of the pandemic as well as the costs and benefits of government action by contrasting the U.S. experience with that of similar countries.

A close look at visual data on GDP, unemployment, interest rates, and inflation during the COVID-19 pandemic will provide students with important insights into the economic effects of the health crisis and monetary and fiscal policy responses.

A detailed comparison of the 1918 and 2020 pandemics reveals some striking similarities as well as big differences in health care measures and the federal government response.