When it comes to teaching and learning personal finance and economics with young people, conversations are crucial. They give space to ask questions, explore ideas, and make connections to important concepts. In an ideal learning journey, MCEE’s work with teachers and students in classrooms is only part of the process. Supplementing MCEE’s engaging programs with conversations at home is a fantastic way to learn more, explore more, and understand more about personal finance and economics.

This month, MCEE Executive Director Julie Weaver shared tips in two family-oriented magazines for how families can turn everyday activities - in and out of the holiday season - into teachable moments, such as meal planning, shopping for gifts or encouraging entrepreneurship.