Michigan Council on Economic Education upcoming events

Fall Teacher Night at the Fed 2026 (Thursday, October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

We will begin the evening, as always, with a wonderful meal at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago - Detroit Branch.

Each educator is permitted one guest. Bring your spouse, friend, or colleague along for an educational evening filled with Economics!

$150 stipend for educators who attend all 3 Teacher Nights at the Fed during the 2026-27 school year thanks to sponsorship from Ally!

Winter Teacher Night at the Fed 2027 (Wednesday, February 10, 2027)

Wed, 10 Feb 2027 22:00:00 GMT

We will begin the evening, as always, with a wonderful meal at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago - Detroit Branch.

Each educator is permitted one guest. Bring your spouse, friend, or colleague along for an educational evening filled with Economics!

$150 stipend for educators who attend all 3 Teacher Nights at the Fed during the 2026-27 school year thanks to sponsorship from Ally!

Tentative Agenda
5 - 5:45pm Dinner & Networking
5:45 - 7:00pm AP Business with Personal Finance Course Intro
7:00 - 8:00pm Martin Lavelle, Federal Reserve Business Economist with an Economic Update

Spring Teacher Night at the Fed 2027 (Wednesday, May 12, 2027)

Wed, 12 May 2027 21:00:00 GMT

We will begin the evening, as always, with a wonderful meal at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago - Detroit Branch.

Each educator is permitted one guest. Bring your spouse, friend, or colleague along for an educational evening filled with Economics!

$150 stipend for educators who attend all 3 Teacher Nights at the Fed during the 2026-27 school year thanks to sponsorship from Ally!

Tentative Agenda
5 - 5:45pm Dinner & Networking
5:45 - 8:00pm To Be Determined

America 250 Teacher Workshop: The Economic Thought of the Founders (Thursday, June 17, 2027)

Thu, 17 Jun 2027 12:30:00 GMT

$300 STIPEND & TWO NIGHT HOTEL STAY

All educators who attend both days will receive a $300 stipend & two night hotel stay
In order to ensure all who register attend the workshop, we will be collecting a $20 deposit to hold your spot. This deposit will be refunded in full at the conclusion of the professional development. You must cancel by June 10, 2027 in order to receive a refund of your deposit. TBD hotel on nights of June 16 & June 17, 2027. Michigan teachers will earn 12 SCECH.

ABOUT
The America250 Teacher Workshop will provide tools to develop classroom ready curricula that blend history, civics, and economics based on America’s founding and economic principles.

SPEAKERS
Dr. Scott Niederjohn, Concordia University Wisconsin
Dr. Marcus Witcher, West Virginia University
Derek D'Angelo, Michigan Council on Economic Education

Email Derek D'Angelo derek@michiganecon.org with questions.