San Diego Center for Economics Education

Another Successful Family Financial Fun Night! On?March 20, San Diego Center for Economics Education returned to?Jamul Elementary School?to conduct another?Family Financial Fun Night, and it delivered. Families moved through hands-on stations that introduced kids to real-life money choices: earning, saving, spending, and giving. It’s always great to see students thinking through tradeoffs, setting goals, and connecting school learning to life outside the classroom. This wasn’t our first time at Jamul, and the turnout once again showed strong support for financial literacy in the community. We’ve also held FFFNs nearby at Lindo Park and Lakeside Farms, and the energy has been consistent. Families want this kind of learning. Big thanks to?Andrea Luce?and?DeSheila Manuel?for extending their school day to volunteer and lead activity stations.?Greg Wall, Board President of the JAMUL-DULZURA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT, also jumped in at a station and connected with families throughout the evening.?Jeanie Machado Tyler, Vice President of Instruction at?Cuyamaca College, joined the team at a station as well and helped reinforce the message that financial education starts early and builds toward future opportunity. We also appreciated?Liz Bystedt, Superintendent of JDUSD, who welcomed everyone, helped serve pizza, and kept everything on track throughout the evening. And thank you to?Louis Lange, Financial Advisor with CALPRO Network and SDCEE Advisory Board member, for being available to answer general personal finance questions from the adults who came with their children. Shout out to?Cuyamaca College?for providing backpacks filled with Cuyamaca swag, and to?Supervisor Joel Anderson?for recognizing the effort it takes to show up and participate by providing certificates of recognition for both students and their caregivers.?Aya Ibrahim, from Supervisor Anderson’s office, welcomed families on the Supervisor’s behalf and jumped in to help at one of the activity stations too. Up next:?Family Financial Fun Day?at the?City Heights branch of the San Diego City Library?on?March 29. Preregistration is required—just contact SDCEE Director?Anthony Zambelli?(a-zambelli@sdcee.org) for details. Thanks to the Jamul team for the warm welcome and partnership. On behalf of SDCEE, we appreciated the opportunity. #FinancialLiteracy #FinancialEducation #PersonalFinance #CommunityEngagement #FamilyEngagement #SDCEE #FFFN #EconEd #CuyamacaCollege #JoelAnderson California Council on Economic Education Council for Economic Education

A busy week traveling for economic and personal finance education! Last week took me coast to coast, starting in Philadelphia at the NAEE Spring Conference, where I had the opportunity to hear Patrick T. Harker, President of the Philadelphia Fed, speak on economic education and financial literacy. I asked him a question about the future of the U.S. dollar as the international reserve currency, an important topic with global economic implications. Then it was on to Burlingame for the California Council for the Social Studies (CCSS) Annual Conference, where I co-presented with Joshua Mitton on updates to California’s new personal finance high school graduation requirement. We shared resources to help teachers bring personal finance education into their classrooms and better prepare students for real-world financial decisions. Great to connect with so many educators and advocates working to strengthen economic and financial literacy!

Empowering Students with Financial Knowledge! March has been a busy month for financial education with?two?Get Smart with $$$, Make Your Money Work for You?workshops so far. The first took place on?March 6?for?EOPS/CARE students at Grossmont College, followed by a second on?March 10?for?former foster youth in the NextUp program at Cuyamaca College. We’re?looking forward to offering another workshop on March 25 at Southwestern College! Both the Grossmont and Cuyamaca workshops were led by?SDCEE Advisory Board member Brett Litoff. Participants explored key financial topics, including?budgeting, saving, and credit management, giving them practical tools to build financial stability. They were also introduced to the?Earned Income Tax Credit program, thanks to?United Way of San Diego County, helping them understand how to maximize their tax refunds. Excited to continue these workshops and help more students gain financial confidence! We’re always looking for?volunteers?to help expand financial education opportunities for students. If you're interested in getting involved, reach out at?a-zambelli@sdcee.org! #FinancialLiteracy #EconomicEducation #PersonalFinance #FinancialEmpowerment #FinancialEducation #InvestInEducation #EITC #StudentSuccess #EducationForAll #VolunteerOpportunities #MakeADifference California Council on Economic Education Council for Economic Education

Bringing Economic and Financial Literacy to Families in Lakeside! Last week, we hosted a?Family Financial Fun Night (FFFN) at Lakeside Farms Elementary School, where families from?throughout the Lakeside Union School District - CA?came together to build their?economic and financial literacy skills?through interactive activities. Before we got started, children and their caregivers enjoyed?pizza, setting the stage for a fun and engaging evening. As part of the event, children received?bookbags from Grossmont College, filled with?school supplies and grade-appropriate books?from the?Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, giving them valuable resources to continue learning beyond the night’s activities. In recognition of their participation, children and their caregivers were presented with certificates from?Aya Ibrahim, representing Supervisor Joel Anderson, commending them for their commitment to financial education. We were honored to have?Rhonda Taylor, Superintendent of the Lakeside Union School District, with us. Rhonda welcomed the children and their caregivers and helped at one of the financial literacy activity stations. She shared,?“It is always fun to be there and work with the families.” A big thank you to our?volunteers?AJ Arpad, Shadi Poustchi, Rickeena Boyd, and?Aya Ibrahim?for their incredible support in making this event a success. Your dedication to financial education continues to make a difference in our community. Looking forward to our next FFFNs at?Jamul Elementary School on March 20?and?City Heights/Weingart Library on March 29! If you're interested in volunteering or learning more, let’s connect. #FinancialLiteracy #EconomicEducation #FamilyFinancialFunNight #SDCEE California Council on Economic Education Council for Economic Education

The San Diego Center for Economics Education (SDCEE) is hosting a Federal Reserve Institute on April 26, 2025, focused on resources for infusing economics with financial literacy. We're hosting the institute at San Diego City College, which is conveniently located at the trolley stop that connects you to Petco Park, the Gaslamp District, Old Town, and even Tijuana, MX. Plus, it’s just a quick bus ride from Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo, so you can explore the city after the workshop ends at 2:00 pm. Economists often say there’s no such thing as a free lunch, but this engaging session offers practical resources for enhancing your classroom’s financial literacy lessons at no charge. Plus, attendees who complete the institute will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card! Sign up for the?Federal Reserve Institute?in-person institute today! For more details and to register, check out the attached flyer. If the link on the flyer doesn’t work, use this:?https://lnkd.in/gbGmCZ7w Council for Economic Education California Council on Economic Education

Teachers! Are you interested in helping your students avoid FOMO? ?? Attend a FREE Webinar on March 27th, 2025 (4:00 pm PCT | 7:00 pm EST), just in time for April/ the Spring Term! At "SMART SPENDING 101," you'll learn how your students can: ? Experience first-hand that anyone can get and use financial information to improve their life. ? By working on a problem that matters to them in real-time: "Should I buy this item or experience?" ? Using an award-winning mindful spending tool: the DIMS - DOES IT MAKE SENSE?? SCORE Calculator. Hosted with the San Diego Center for Economics Education (SDCEE). Join educators from across Canada and the United States - just in time for April/ the Spring term. ????REGISTRATION LINK in comments. Here's to early financial education and all that it can accomplish, which is a lot! #FLM25 #FinancialLiteracyMonth #MiddleSchoolMath #MiddleSchool #TeachKidsAboutMoney #GiveMoneySmartz #SDCEE

The San Diego Center for Economics Education (SDCEE) is hosting a one-hour webinar on March 27, 2025, focused on resources for teaching financial literacy. Sign up for the?Smart Spending 101?webinar today! Economists often say there’s no such thing as a free lunch, but this engaging session offers practical resources for enhancing your classroom’s financial literacy lessons at no charge. Plus, attendees who complete the webinar will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card! For more details and to register, check out the attached flyer. If the link on the flyer doesn’t work, use this: https://lnkd.in/gmkch-JU Please feel free to share this with anyone who may be interested. California Council on Economic Education Council for Economic Education

Empowering Change Through Financial Literacy The San Diego Center for Economics Education (SDCEE) recently conducted a personal financial literacy workshop at Rise Up Industries' new training center in the Emerald Hills neighborhood of San Diego. Rise Up Industries is dedicated to supporting formerly incarcerated individuals through job training and mentorship. The session, led by SDCEE Advisory Board Member Brett Litoff, equipped participants with essential financial skills to confidently navigate their futures. Participants engaged in interactive activities covering budgeting, saving, credit management, and long-term financial planning. The workshop aimed to provide practical tools and knowledge, empowering attendees to make informed financial decisions and work towards economic stability. Feedback from attendees highlighted the workshop's impact, with many expressing increased confidence in managing their finances and appreciation for the hands-on approach. SDCEE remains committed to fostering financial literacy and looks forward to future collaborations with organizations like Rise Up Industries to continue making a positive difference in the community. #FinancialLiteracy #EconomicEducation #SecondChances #RiseUpIndustries #CommunityEmpowerment #FinancialStability California Council on Economic Education Council for Economic Education

Anthony Zambelli, Director of the San Diego Center for Economics Education, attended the Kempton Literacy Academy Honor Circle assembly to present certificates from Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe, recognizing students and their caregivers for participating in a recent Family Financial Fun Night conducted by SDCEE. Originally planned as an outdoor event, the assembly moved indoors due to inclement weather. Students and their caregivers joined from their classrooms, while awards were presented via a Zoom broadcast from Principal Janet Nellys Josa's office. Tony had the opportunity to personally congratulate each student and caregiver as Ms. Josa described the event and called their names. Reflecting on the assembly, he said, “It was impressive to see the emphasis on both academic growth and character development. It was heartwarming to see an entire school community come together to celebrate learning in so many ways.” The screenshot from the Zoom meeting captures this moment, with each individual classroom displayed on one big screen, a true testament to the community’s commitment to learning, no matter the circumstances. Council for Economic Education California Council on Economic Education

On January 25, 2025, the San Diego Center for Economics Education (SDCEE) hosted a financial literacy workshop at San Diego City College, bringing together 39 teachers from Imperial, Riverside, and San Diego counties to prepare for California’s new personal finance high school graduation requirement. Funded by?Intuit?and the?EconEd Foundation of San Diego, this free 3-hour session covered: Legislation Overview:?Understanding the new requirement, its objectives, and actionable steps to meet standards. Intuit Curriculum:?Tools and classroom-ready resources for teaching financial concepts and inspiring student engagement. SDCEE Resources:?Strategies and materials to help build a comprehensive financial literacy program. We’re grateful that these dedicated educators took time out of their Saturday to better prepare themselves for the upcoming personal finance graduation requirement. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this impactful event. Working with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, we’ll be offering a similar workshop on?April 26, and in?June, we’ll partner with?FEE?and?Certell?for another exciting session. Stay tuned for more details as we continue supporting teachers with free resources and strategies to navigate this new landscape. #FinancialLiteracy #EconomicEducation #SDCEE #SanDiegoCityCollege #Educators California Council on Economic Education Council for Economic Education