Alaska Council on Economic Education

The Alaska Council on Economic Education is a non-profit partnership of leaders in business and education, devoted to helping youngsters in grades kindergarten through twelve learn more about economics--so they can think, choose, and function in a changing world economy. Council members believe that the more Americans--both young and adults--understand about economics, the more they can shape their future and demand sound local and national economic policies.

The council works to improve economic education by offering training courses for teachers and by producing and distributing curriculum materials for Alaska schools. It relies on donations from individuals and businesses.

The council was founded in 1977 and is part of the National Council on Economic Education, which has member organizations in all 50 states. Council policy is set by a 19-member board of trustees, and council programs are carried out by its affiliated Center for Economic Education at the University of Alaska Anchorage.