Center for Economic Education
Educator Resources
Educator Resources
The Center for Economic Education at St. Cloud State University offers educators a rich collection of tools and opportunities designed to strengthen economic and personal finance instruction. From student-focused programs like the Heartland Challenge to professional learning events through the Minnesota Council on Economic Education’s calendar, these resources help teachers bring real‑world economic concepts to life. Educators can also access regional insights through the St. Cloud Area Quarterly Business Report, providing timely context for classroom discussions.
Award-Winning Curriculum
Minimum Wage: A Minnesota Case Study
NAEE Platinum Award
Minimum Wage: A Minnesota Case Study (lesson plan for Grades 9-12+). Co-authored with Kelly Lipinski—High School Social Studies Teacher at St. Francis High School. Kelly is a Huskies in High School partner teaching college-level econ at St. Francis HS. This lesson plan reflects a collaboration between the SCSU Center for Economic Education, Heller Hurwicz Economics Institute at the University of Minnesota, and the Minnesota Council on Economic Education.
Intergenerational Mobility: Where is the American Dream?
NAEE Gold Award
Intergenerational Mobility: Where is the American Dream? (lesson plan for Grades 9-12+). Co-authored with Megan Halbleib—High School Social Studies Teacher at Shakopee High School. This lesson plan reflects a collaboration between the SCSU Center for Economic Education, the Minnesota Center for Diversity in Economics, and the Minnesota Council on Economic Education.
Educator Resources
Courtside Capital
Courtside Capital: The Economics Behind the WNBA, Minnesota Lynx & Studbudz allows students to dive into the real-world economics of women’s professional sports, spotlighting the WNBA, Minnesota Lynx, and Minnesota’s own pink-haired duo, Studbudz. Designed for grades 9–12 economics teachers.
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MCEE Event Calendar
View upcoming events offered by the Minnesota Council of Economic Education. October is Economic Education month!
View the MCEE event calendar
St. Cloud Area QBR
The St. Cloud Area Quarterly Business Report presents an analysis of economic and business conditions in the St. Cloud region.
Learn more about the QBR
