Foundation for Teaching Economics
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The Foundation for Teaching Economics is a California-based nonprofit organization established in 1975 that focuses on introducing young people to economic thinking and improving economics education. Its programs primarily target secondary education and provide teaching resources and activities designed to align with Common Core standards and national economic education standards, while integrating leadership development into student learning. The organization works with schools and education partners across the United States to serve teachers and students, offering active-learning-based lessons that address both national and international issues through an economic lens. Based in Davis, California, the Foundation for Teaching Economics operates within the nonprofit sector and positions itself as a collaborator with education organizations to enhance civic and economic literacy. Recent initiatives include new civic programs aimed at revitalizing civic learning and encouraging economic reasoning as part of decision-making, reflecting ongoing efforts to expand its impact in the social studies curriculum and related areas.