Florida Council on Economic Education

07/30/2026

Congratulations to the outstanding educators recognized as 2026 REEL Award recipients! These educators are making a lasting impact by preparing students to make informed financial decisions and achieve future success.

Special congratulations to Emily Raska of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, recipient of the Charles C. Harper Economic Educator of the Year Award, and Julie Branch of Charlotte High School (Punta Gorda, Florida), recipient of the Program Advisor of the Year Award.

We are proud to celebrate every statewide, Atlantic Coast, First Coast, South Florida and Tampa Bay regional honoree. Thank you for your dedication to equipping Florida’s next generation for personal and financial success!

View the full list of 2026 REEL Award recipients: https://www.fcee.org/blog/9is0yu8nzsdg8h7wavcc96r08qytt8

07/29/2026

We’re proud to celebrate 12 outstanding educators from the USF Stavros Center who were recognized as 2026 REEL Award winners at FCEE’s Annual Conference!

These educators are bringing economics, financial literacy and free enterprise to life through creative, engaging classroom experiences that prepare students to make informed decisions and succeed in the future.

Congratulations to each of these deserving teachers, and thank you for your commitment to economic and financial education across Florida!

University of South Florida

07/28/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Professor Mark C. Schug.

Mark was a longtime friend and valued partner of the Florida Council on Economic Education and a passionate advocate for economic and financial education. Throughout his distinguished career, he championed our mission and inspired countless educators and students through his leadership, scholarship, and dedication to the field.

We extend our heartfelt sympathies to his family, friends, colleagues, and all who were fortunate to know him during this difficult time.

Mark's legacy will continue to inspire generations of educators and students. He will be deeply missed.

View Mark C. Schug's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

07/17/2026

🧡💙 Congratulations to Shannon Dennison of Harmony High School!!! Shannon was honored by the Florida Council on Economic Education with a Statewide REEL Award, recognizing outstsnding excellence in economic and financial literacy education. 🏦
Thank you for empowering students with essential skills in personal finance, economics, and entrepreneurship.

07/15/2026

We've Been Selected as a Target Circle Nonprofit - Voting is free and only takes a minute!

We are so excited to share that the FCEE has been selected as a Target Circle nonprofit! When you shop at Target and are a Target Circle member (it's free to join), you can choose the FCEE to receive a portion of Target's community giving. It's an easy, no-cost way to support financial education for Florida students and teachers.

Voting Period: July 1 – September 30, 2026

You can vote for us via the Target app or at: https://www.target.com/circle/community-voting/

Here's How You Can Help:

1 - Join Target Circle (if you haven't already) — free at target.com/circle

2 - Shop at Target in store or online

Earning Votes In-Store: 
Enter your phone number at the point of sale or scan the Circle barcode in Wallet.
Earning Votes Online/App: 
Shop while signed in to your Target account.
3 - Cast your votes for FCEE at https://www.target.com/circle/community-voting/or in the Target app

Casting Votes:
On target.com/circle → Community Support or in the app → Circle Benefits → Vote for Nonprofits, select The Florida Council on Economic Education, and assign your votes.
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If the FCEE doesn't appear as an option you may change your preferred Target store by changing the ZIP code to 33606

06/26/2026

What an incredible few days at the 2026 FCEE Teacher Summit!

Educators from across Florida came together to learn, collaborate, and strengthen their ability to bring economics and personal finance to life in the classroom. Through engaging sessions, hands-on activities, and meaningful connections, participants gained new tools and strategies to help students build the financial knowledge and skills they need for success.

We're inspired by the passion and energy shared throughout the event and can't wait to see the impact these educators will make in their classrooms this year.

More photos can be found here: https://www.fcee.org/teacher-summit

06/24/2026

We want to extend a special thank you to our sponsors that helped make this year's teacher summit such a success. Your commitment to financial literacy is helping shape brighter futures for students across our state!

Publix Super Markets Charities, Intuit for Education, Florida Power & Light, Helios Education Foundation, Hotel Alba Tampa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, & Robinhood

06/15/2026

Summer jobs teach financial literacy!

Whether it's babysitting, lifeguarding, mowing lawns, or working in retail, a first paycheck is an opportunity to learn about saving, budgeting, and setting financial goals.

Encourage the young people in your life to think about:
✔️ Saving a portion of every paycheck
✔️ Creating a simple budget
✔️ Setting a short-term financial goal

The lessons learned from a first job can last a lifetime.

Self-esteem and social-emotional skills are among the benefits.

06/12/2026

The Intuit for Education Virtual Educator Conference is almost here!

​​Don’t miss out on a free half-day of professional development.
​​Join over 1,800 other educators across the nation and get the
ready-to-use tools and strategies you need to teach real money skills, without the prep work.

Back for a second year, you'll find an electric lineup of peer-led sessions designed for educators, by educators. Plus, special presentations powered by leading organizations in financial education to share their latest resources, practices and strategies.

Unlock the power of financial education for your classroom!
Mark your calendars for June 23.

Register here: https://intuit.me/FCEE_social

06/11/2026

We are excited to now offer Summer Sessions for both the Florida Stock Market Challenge and Budget Game! These fun and interactive programs give K–12 students across Florida the opportunity to build investing, budgeting, and money management skills through real world financial simulations.

Students register and play independently, with no teacher participation required, while working toward prizes and strengthening their financial literacy skills.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Opens: May 18 • Closes: June 14

COMPETITION
Begins: June 15 • Closes: June 26

Visit our website to learn more!