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As I reflect on the dedication, passion, innovation, and impact of educators, it is my honor to recognize the many ways you bring economics, personal finance, and entrepreneurship to your students. The recipients of this year’s Economics Educator of the Year and Personal Finance Educator of the Year awards exemplify excellence in teaching and a commitment to student success. We are also proud to highlight alumni from the Master of Arts in Economics and Entrepreneurship for Educators (MAEEE) program, whose stories in our alumni blog illustrate the many ways educators are expanding economics, personal finance, and entrepreneurship education. Your work preparing students for real-world decision-making continues to inspire us and drive our mission forward.
While we celebrate educators, we also reflect upon the strong connection between teaching, student achievement, and engagement. This month, we recognize the winners of the David G. Bakerian Essay Contest, the Personal Finance Challenge, and the spring Stock Market Game. These students demonstrated impressive financial understanding, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, made possible through the guidance and commitment of dedicated teachers and donors who help make these opportunities possible. We are also excited to extend learning through the upcoming SYLP Economics Summer Camp, offering students a hands-on opportunity to explore economics, personal finance, and leadership.
As Delaware continues to implement HB203's financial literacy requirements, the CEEE remains committed to supporting educators through aligned, high-quality professional learning and instruction. Our Keys to Financial Success teacher training is designed to help educators meet these requirements with confidence, providing ready-to-use, standards-aligned lessons in personal finance. Through this work, we are helping ensure that every student has access to meaningful financial education grounded in real-world application.
Our commitment to supporting educators continues to shape the work ahead, including our annual conference, which offers engaging, classroom-ready strategies in economics and personal finance for both elementary and secondary teachers. In addition, our Mini-Society training provides an interactive, hands-on experience for grades 3–5 teachers and aligns directly with our 3rd grade Economic Model Lessons. Together, these opportunities create meaningful spaces for educators to connect, collaborate, and return to the classroom inspired.
Across this year's programming, we continue to see that the power of connecting continues to stand out: from the Economic Forecast, offering valuable insights into current economic trends, to the continued growth of the Bank at School program. Educators and families are also benefiting from our Family Financial Literacy Fun Night trainings and newly available kits, making it easier than ever to extend financial education beyond the classroom and into the home. Programs such as the Spring SYLP, Econ Dinner and a Movie, and the Personal Finance Classroom Series continue to support educators with engaging, standards-aligned content that connects directly to Delaware classrooms.
At the CEEE, we know that strong classrooms start with strong teachers. Throughout the year, we are grateful for the energy, creativity, and care you bring to your students and your communities. Your work matters deeply, and we are proud to support you.
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