San Diego Center for Economics Education

Join us for "Financial Literacy Resources: Tools for Educators" on January 25, 2025 at San Diego City College, 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 noon. Economists often say there’s no such thing as a free lunch, but you’ll be getting a complimentary breakfast and lunch, along with engaging sessions and practical resources at no charge to enhance your classroom’s financial literacy lessons. Plus, attendees will receive a $100 gift card! Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gBq7Fpzu

As the year comes to a close, the San Diego Center for Economics Education extends heartfelt thanks to all our supporters. Your dedication has helped us promote economic and financial literacy in our community. Wishing you a joyful and restful holiday season filled with peace, happiness, and time with loved ones. Looking forward to another year of growth and collaboration! Regards, Tony #Gratitude #HolidaySeason #FinancialLiteracy #CommunitySupport California Council on Economic Education Council for Economic Education

Empowering Families Through Financial Literacy On November 14, 2024, the San Diego Center for Economics Education (SDCEE) hosted a Family Financial Fun Night at Kempton Literacy Academy in Spring Valley, CA, where families came together for fun, hands-on activities focused on financial literacy. The evening featured four interactive financial literacy stations: Earning Power: Helping participants understand the connection between education, career choices, and income potential. Savings and Me: Highlighting the importance of setting goals and saving for the future. Planning for a Pet: Using budgeting for pet ownership to teach about recurring and unexpected expenses. Needs and Wants: Exploring how to differentiate essential spending from discretionary items for better budgeting. Janet Nellys Josa, Principal of Kempton Literacy Academy, a dual-language immersion school, kicked off the evening with a warm welcome in both English and Spanish, creating an inclusive environment for all attendees. While children explored the stations, parents and guardians participated in a financial literacy session, gaining valuable tools to manage their finances. A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated SDCEE Advisory Board members Rickeena Boyd Kamei, John H. Parker, and Louis Lange, as well as North Island Credit Union volunteers Shadi Poustchi and Summer Yousif, for their leadership and support. A special shout-out to Kempton's new Community Schools Facilitator, Pauline Jimenez. Jeanie M. Machado Tyler, Vice President of Instruction at Cuyamaca College, led an activity and distributed bookbags with age-appropriate materials from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, as well as Cuyamaca College and Grossmont College branded merchandise—helping reinforce the importance of higher education. Certificates of participation, generously provided by Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe, were presented to children and their parents/guardians, recognizing their commitment to building brighter, financially secure futures. This event highlighted the power of community collaboration in fostering financial literacy and empowering families for a stronger tomorrow. #FinancialLiteracy #CommunityImpact #EducationMatters #SDCEE California Council on Economic Education Council for Economic Education

Exciting News from the San Diego Center for Economics Education! Our Center Director, Anthony Zambelli, recently had the opportunity to introduce Family Financial Fun Nights (FFFN) to the Cajon Valley Union School District PTA Council Board—a dynamic event where Pre-K to 5th grade students and their families come together to learn important financial skills through fun, interactive activities. Even better, SDCEE is proud to offer FFFN to schools at no charge! What families can expect at FFFN: Engaging, hands-on stations that teach essential concepts like budgeting, saving, and responsible spending. A bookbag for each child, filled with educational games and resources to keep the learning going at home, generously provided by Cuyamaca College or Grossmont Colleges. A special gift card for every child as a thank-you for participating! Pizza and snacks for all families to enjoy during the event. A big thank you to District Superintendent Dr. David Miyashiro and PTA Council President Edith Hernandez for allowing us to share this exciting program with the district’s PTA leaders. Together, we’re helping to build a brighter financial future for San Diego’s students! Interested in bringing a Family Financial Fun Night to your school? Let us help you create an unforgettable event for your community! #EconomicEducation #SDCEE #FamilyFinancialFunNight #CommunityEngagement #FinancialLiteracy #CajonValleyPTA #YouthEmpowerment California Council on Economic Education Council for Economic Education

Join us for the CASET Conference on March 7! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gSwVWYnf California Council on Economic Education Council for Economic Education

San Diego Center for Economics Education Leaders Honored as District 2 Heroes! We’re thrilled to share that SDCEE Advisory Board members (from the left) Rickeena Boyd-Kamei, Pamela White, Diana Tellefson Torres, Arpad Tota, Keith Alexander Turner, and Louis M. Lange were recently recognized as Supervisorial District 2 Heroes by Supervisor Joel Anderson (center). This honor celebrates their dedication to empowering students, families, and communities with essential economic and financial literacy skills. Their commitment to enhancing understanding across San Diego County truly makes a difference, and we’re proud to see their efforts recognized. Congratulations to our incredible board members on this well-deserved honor! Together, we’re building a brighter, more financially informed future for San Diego County. #EconomicEducation #FinancialLiteracy #CommunityHeroes #SDCEE California Council on Economic Education Council for Economic Education

GET PAID $100 TO LEARN HOW TO INCORPORATE ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL LITERACY INTO YOUR ELEMENTARY OR MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASS IN JUST ONE HOUR! Register at https://ccee.org/. California Council on Economic Education Council for Economic Education

Supervisor Anderson Honors SDCEE for Economic Education Month Supervisor Joel Anderson presented San Diego Center for Economics Education Director Anthony Zambelli with a proclamation officially declaring October as Economic Education Month! The proclamation honored SDCEE's dedication to promoting economic and financial literacy in our communities. In return, Tony Zambelli gave T-shirts with "Econ Ed Month Ambassador" to Supervisor Anderson and his staff in appreciation of their recognition and support of our programs. This proclamation emphasizes SDCEE’s mission at the San Diego Center for Economic Education at Cuyamaca College to equip students with the economic and financial literacy skills needed for success. Tony Zambelli shared his gratitude on behalf of SDCEE, stating, “This proclamation highlights the essential role of economic education in society. We are dedicated to providing students and community members with the knowledge and tools needed for informed economic and financial decisions. This recognition reinforces SDCEE’s mission to empower individuals with vital economic and financial literacy skills.” #EconomicEducationMonth #FinancialLiteracy #CuyamacaCollege #CommunityImpact #CaliforniaCouncilOnEconomicEducation #CouncilForEconomicEducation California Council on Economic Education

🌟 Congratulations to San Diego Center for Economics Education Advisory Board member Diana Torres! 🌟 Diana has recently joined the Grossmont College-Cuyamaca College Community College District's Educational Support Services Team as a Business Analyst. With seven years as a Financial Aid Programs Specialist at Grossmont College, she brings a wealth of expertise in student services. As a valued SDCEE Advisory Board member, Diana has offered crucial insights into our initiatives and led impactful financial literacy programs for underserved students, including at Grossmont College and Las Colinas Detention Facility. Her support of foster youth through NextUp and Guardian Scholars further reflects her commitment to student success. We know she'll be a tremendous asset to District Services! Congratulations, Diana!

Happy Econ Ed Month: Halloween! See below for useful Halloween economics resources. High School Discussion of the Week: The Economics of Halloween! Surely the purchase of millions of candy bags, latex masks, and car rides has a positive effect on the economy if you’re a Keynesian, but what about Ricardian equivalence, or the effects that increased demand has on savings behavior? https://lnkd.in/geQMBupg Article of the Week: Halloween’s Effect on the Economy https://lnkd.in/g9APND8 Younger Student Activity of the Week:  Is Trade a Zero-Sum Game? The Answer Lies in Candy From the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, combine your celebration of Economic Education month with "candy season"! Use the interactive lesson Is Trade a Zero-Sum Game? The Answer Lies in Candy to highlight the key economics concept that voluntary trade can make both the buyer and seller better off. https://lnkd.in/gtTbGK9P California Council on Economic Education Council for Economic Education