Oklahoma Council on Economic Education

Oklahoma Council on Economic Education The mission of the Oklahoma Council on Economic Education is to promote financial literacy and economic and education in Oklahoma.

OCEE is designated by the State of Oklahoma to provide training, materials and support for teaching personal financial literacy in our state. We work closely with the State Department of Education and other organizations to ensure teachers are prepared to help students learn how to make good choices that impact their financial success, today and tomorrow.

Yesterday we held a teacher workshop in Ada, thanks to Steve Bagwell and Matthew Largent of VISION BANK. The sold out wo...
06/12/2026

Yesterday we held a teacher workshop in Ada, thanks to Steve Bagwell and Matthew Largent of VISION BANK. The sold out workshop used children's literature to teach economics and personal finance.

Be sure to check out https://econisok.org/ to see all our upcoming programs and events.

Wednesday, our board voted to welcome three new board members to the Oklahoma Council on Economic Education. Please help...
06/11/2026

Wednesday, our board voted to welcome three new board members to the Oklahoma Council on Economic Education.

Please help us in welcoming Manuel Cantu (First Oklahoma Bank), Erica Rixen (First United Bank), and Rick A. Smith (retired).

Stay tuned next week to hear from each of our new board members on why they look forward to serving and what OCEE means to them!

Economics enthusiasts, educators, business leaders, and policymakers—this is an event worth putting on your calendar!The...
06/08/2026

Economics enthusiasts, educators, business leaders, and policymakers—this is an event worth putting on your calendar!

The UCO MBA Speaker Series and the Central Policy Institute will welcome Arindrajit Dube for a public lecture on June 9 at UCO @ Santa Fe Plaza.

Professor Dube is internationally recognized for his research on wages, inequality, labor markets, and the future of work. His work has helped shape policy discussions around the globe, and he is considered one of the leading voices in labor economics today.

We're excited to share this opportunity with our network and encourage anyone interested in economics and public policy to attend.

📅 June 9, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 UCO at Santa Fe Plaza

Registration link in comments.

We hope to see many of our OCEE friends, supporters, educators, and partners there!

Cheers to seven years, Sarah! 💚🎉Today we celebrate Sarah and the incredible impact she has made during her seven years w...
05/29/2026

Cheers to seven years, Sarah! 💚🎉

Today we celebrate Sarah and the incredible impact she has made during her seven years with OCEE. From helping grow programs like Invest in Girls and $martPath to supporting students, teachers, partners, and our mission across Oklahoma, her work has truly made a difference.

But beyond the programs and projects, Sarah brought so much fun, energy, creativity, and heart to OCEE over the years. She helped create not just meaningful work, but meaningful memories and relationships along the way.

Thank you for the care, passion, and fun you brought to this mission every day. We will miss you, but we are excited to cheer you on in your next chapter at UCO!💚

The future is changing quickly, and students are already making financial and everyday decisions in a world influenced b...
05/26/2026

The future is changing quickly, and students are already making financial and everyday decisions in a world influenced by artificial intelligence. Join us, in partnership with the Oklahoma Jump$tart Coalition, on Thursday, June 25 for our upcoming partner meeting: AI, Money, and the Future: What Students and Young People Need to Know Now. Through interactive activities and discussion, participants will explore how AI is shaping personal finance, decision making, and more.

We’ll gather from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM at the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits. Attendance is free and lunch will be provided thanks to Tinker Federal Credit Union. We hope to see you there!

Register here: https://okjumpstart.wildapricot.org/event-6698093

What an incredible Saturday in Ardmore! We were so excited to partner with Girls on the Run of Southern Oklahoma at thei...
05/11/2026

What an incredible Saturday in Ardmore!

We were so excited to partner with Girls on the Run of Southern Oklahoma at their Celebratory 5K and spend time with such an inspiring group of young girls and families in the community.

We had the opportunity to host a booth focused on budgeting and the real-life costs of owning and caring for a dog, helping students think through everyday financial decisions in a fun and interactive way. We also loved giving away books to the girls who attended the event! Thank you to Girls on the Run for inviting us to be part of such a meaningful celebration. It was amazing to see so much confidence, encouragement, and joy as participants crossed the finish line and celebrated all they accomplished this season.

We’re grateful for partnerships like this that help bring financial literacy and positive opportunities to students and families across Oklahoma!

Celebrating the top Stock Market Game team from John Rex Charter School!These students were recently recognized during a...
05/11/2026

Celebrating the top Stock Market Game team from John Rex Charter School!

These students were recently recognized during a special awards celebration at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Oklahoma City Branch, and we’re so excited to celebrate their accomplishments. It’s always inspiring to see Oklahoma students building financial knowledge, teamwork, and real-world decision-making skills through the Stock Market Game.

A huge thank you to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Oklahoma City Branch for helping recognize and celebrate these outstanding students and their achievements!

Budget cuts, brain teasers, and financial trivia? Count us in! We had such a great time volunteering at the first-ever M...
05/08/2026

Budget cuts, brain teasers, and financial trivia? Count us in! We had such a great time volunteering at the first-ever MidFirst Bank Financial Escape Room at Del City High School!

This event was such a creative, hands-on way to teach students real-world financial decision-making skills. Students worked through budgeting challenges, solved financial trivia and puzzles, and learned how everyday spending choices can impact their overall financial picture. It was exciting to watch students collaborate, think critically, and engage with personal finance in such a fun and interactive environment.

A huge thank you to MidFirst Bank and Del City High School for inviting us to be part of such an impactful day. We love seeing innovative approaches to financial education that help students build confidence and practical money management skills for the future!

As comes to a close, we’ve loved celebrating educators across Oklahoma who are making a lasting impact in their classr...
05/08/2026

As comes to a close, we’ve loved celebrating educators across Oklahoma who are making a lasting impact in their classrooms and communities through financial literacy and economic education.

Today, we’re recognizing Jammie Kimmel from Piedmont Intermediate School for bringing the Stock Market Game to students in the classroom!

Because of educators like Jammie, students are building real world financial decision making skills and learning the fundamentals of investing, saving, and long term planning in a hands on and engaging way. To learn more about the Stock Market Game, follow this link: https://econisok.org/programs/the-stock-market-game/

Thank you, Jammie, for helping your students think critically about their financial futures and for creating meaningful learning opportunities in your classroom. A gift card is coming your way!

Today, we’re recognizing Shantelle Leatherman, Parent Involvement Facilitator at Nathan Hale High School, for her work b...
05/06/2026

Today, we’re recognizing Shantelle Leatherman, Parent Involvement Facilitator at Nathan Hale High School, for her work bringing the Invest in Girls program to her students through the Girls Entrepreneurship Program at her school.

Because of educators like Shantelle, students are gaining the confidence and financial skills they need to take on their futures. She is helping young women see what’s possible and giving them the tools to get there.

To learn more about our Invest in Girls program, follow this link: https://econisok.org/programs/invest-in-girls/

Thank you, Shantelle, for bringing Invest in Girls to your school and creating opportunities for your students to grow and lead. A gift card is coming your way!

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