Our mission is to provide SC teachers with the training, resources, and support necessary to help them implement economics and personal finance in their classrooms. We do this by offering highly engaging, interactive PD at no cost to districts, schools, or teachers across the state.

SC Economics names new Executive Director!

The South Carolina Council on Economic Education (dba SC Economics) has appointed Chandler Jordan as its new Executive Director effective Jan. 1, 2024. Chandler, who had served as the Program Director for SC Economics, brings leadership, energy, and creativity to the organization as she continues to meet the needs of teachers and students across SC.

As an experienced classroom teacher and South Carolina native, Chandler is an advocate for economics and personal finance education. She is proud to lead SC Economics and will continue to build relationships with teachers, administrators, educational leaders, and business leaders across the state. Welcome to this new role, Chandler!

Join us In Person for our

Upcoming Teacher Workshops!

Thurs., January 18, 9am to 3pm

The fundamental concepts of investing are included in many SC standards (ES, MS, HS) and connect to many specific core and exploratory course standards.

Join us to learn how to seamlessly integrate the Stock Market Game into your classroom at no cost, turning financial concepts into exciting real-time learning experiences!

Discover how to empower students with hands-on investment lessons that cultivate financial literacy and strategic thinking.

This workshop will focus on grades 4-12, but is open to all SC teachers.

SC teachers who attend will receive resources, lunch, up to 5 hours of recertification credit, and a substitute reimbursement sent to your school upon request.

Click HERE to register.

Join us for insight into international trade with a specific emphasis on South Carolina’s importance in the global economy!

Learn more and register here.

Spark interest in real-world careers through beloved children’s books! Participants will receive a copy of each book discussed.

Learn more and register here.

This workshop introduces core economic concepts through the world of America’s Favorite Pastime: baseball!

Learn more and register here.

Congratulations to all of our 2023 Fall State Winners!



If you are interested in a specific competition for 2024, check out all of the details over at our website and reach out to Megan Freiburger, Student Programs Manager, with any questions: Megan.Freiburger@moore.sc.edu.

New Opportunity for Economics Teachers!

*SC Econ Quest*

1. Attend webinar on Jan. 24 to learn more

2. Enter 1+ team(s) in SC Economics Challenge

3. Attend Econ Day at USC on April 24

4. Earn $150! 

Register HERE.

January Webinars led by SC Financial Literacy Master Teachers

South Carolina K-12 teachers who attend a professional development webinar led by an SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher are eligible to receive a stipend of $100.00 upon submitting an evaluation, reflection, and evidence form emailed after the professional development session.

Apply today to be a

SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher

A collaboration between SC Economics and the SC Treasurer's Office, funded through the Future Scholar Program, the SC Financial Literacy Master Teacher (SCFLMT) Program provides training and stipends for SC K-12 teachers to learn and grow in the important area of financial literacy. Financial literacy concepts span all disciplines and have the potential to change generations. For this reason, the SCFLMT program is open to all SC teachers who teach any grade levels, any subject.

We all recognize that the most powerful tool we have to initiate positive change is through quality instruction in our classrooms. Together, we can make that significant difference in the future quality of life for our fellow South Carolinians.

Learn more and access the application HERE. Questions? Email Sarah.Ostergaard@moore.sc.edu.

Congratulations to the SC Financial Literacy December Educator of the Month!

Join SC Economics for 5 or more events

in Spring 2024 and earn $100! 

South Carolina K-12 teachers who attend 5 or more events (virtual or in-person) with SC Economics during the Spring of 2024 will be eligible to receive $100, issued at the end of the semester. Register today for the workshops and webinars on our website or the links in this newsletter.

Updates from our Partners

The SC Business Education Association's annual Conference and Convention takes place February 8-10, 2024 n Myrtle Beach. Chandler and Sarah from SC Economics are presenting sessions entitled "Using 'Start It Up' to Teach Entrepreneurship" and "Once Upon a Spreadsheet: Nurturing Business Minds Through Children's Literature." Join us there!

Learn more and register by clicking here!

Explore Lesson Plans:

Ethics, Economics & Social Issues

on EconEdLink

Help your students to think critically about ethical issues and understand why ideas of right and wrong are vital to economic decision making.

Lesson Plans on EconEdLink

In this collection of lessons (including two by SC Economics Executive Director Chandler Jordan), students will create and support an argument for or against a sweatshop boycott using primary and secondary sources; consider perspectives related to whether or not businesses have a social responsibility during a simulation; conduct a primary source discussion; create a marketing pitch for a company’s board of directors; role play doctors and patients, demonstrating the motives of self-interest, duty, and character in economic transactions; and learn how their bias impacts their decision-making and research.

Please forward this newsletter to colleagues and invite them

to join us as we work together for education in 2024!