Financial Literacy & Economic Education Conference
The Council for Economic Education (CEE) hosts the nation’s premier K-12 educator Conference for teachers who want to integrate personal finance and economics into their classrooms.
Taught by respected educators and subject-matter experts, the conference workshops provide creative and engaging ways to teach fundamentals of economics and personal finance, stay abreast of new technologies, and infuse lessons on history, reading, and social studies... Learn More
Jump$tart National Educator Conference (NEC)
From Classroom to Life
Teachers, sponsors, speakers, exhibitors, and other supporters of financial education will once again gather together on November 6 – 8, 2026 for the 17th annual Jump$tart National Educator Conference at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado, to expand the actionable impact of effective financial education in the classroom.
The Jump$tart National Educator Conference aligns with the Jump$tart’s three strategic pillars: communication, collaboration, and support for effectiveness in financial education. With undying gratitude to our conference underwriters and scholarship providers, every K-12 teacher attends #JumpstartNEC on a scholarship that covers full registration, two hotel nights, and six conference meals. The scholarship application period will begin in April... Learn More
Scholarship Opportunities Now Open!
The Jump$tart National Educator Conference (NEC) Scholarship Program helps educators access one of the nation’s leading professional development events focused on personal finance education. Scholarships support attendance for teachers who are passionate about advancing financial literacy in their classrooms and communities.
Educators interested in attending the 2026 National Educator Conference are encouraged to submit an interest application to be considered for scholarship opportunities.
Apply or learn more here: NEC Scholarship Application
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