Barker Center for Economic Education

06/23/2026

There's still a few spots remaining, with applications closing July 31st. Certificates for contact hours and a $1,000 stipend available to area educators upon completion of the program!

A special thank you to Burton D. Morgan Foundation for making this a part of their 2026 Free Enterprise Programming.

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06/18/2026

The H.K. Barker Center would like to wish a happy retirement to Dr. Sheldon Wrice! We are so very appreciative of the support he has provided to the center as a member of our advisory board and we hope his days are filled with relaxation and happiness. 💖

06/05/2026

Applications for our 2026 Free Enterprise Teaching Fellows is now LIVE! 😄💸

Are you an educator who is passionate about all things financial literacy? Are you interested in meeting with experts and accessing exclusive teaching materials? Join our select group of area educators for this unique professional development opportunity!

Visit www.uakron.edu/barkercenter for the link, or view our Instagram story. Registration is open now until July 31st! 😎

05/01/2026

What an incredible day celebrating the launch of “Zippy’s Money Mission” with the amazing 4th graders at Forest CLC in Akron! 🎉📚

So many smiles and hands-on fun as students explored smart money habits together. Every student walked away with a free copy of the book and plenty of goodies to go with it!

A huge thank you to our special guests: Zippy (2027 Capital One Mascot of the Year 🏆), our mystery reader Dr. Lynn Kline, and illustrator Jason Jay for making the day unforgettable. 💙💛 Zippy’s Money Mission has launched and is now available on Amazon and select book stores.

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04/27/2026

https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/04/20/high-schoolers-need-economics-not-just-financial-literacy/

April is National Financial Literacy Month, when the federal government and many states encourage citizens to become more financially literate.

04/21/2026

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04/20/2026

Getting ready for our upcoming launch of our newest book, “Zippy’s Money Mission” with elementary students at Forest Hills CLC in Akron!

There will be lots of fun, a Zippy Money Pledge, and I even hear that a very special marsupial may be in attendance 🦘 👏

04/14/2026

We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Free Enterprise Teaching Fellows program. This professional development opportunity is designed for grades 7–12 teachers across all subject areas, as well as teacher education faculty, who are interested in strengthening their ability to teach the principles of free market capitalism.

Selected fellows will participate in a series of fall workshops while receiving mentorship and coaching, access to high-quality instructional materials, and a $1,000 stipend upon completion. Participants will also earn a certificate for contact hours.

Workshops will be held on select dates from September through December, and the application deadline is July 31, 2026.

To learn more and apply, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3Z5e1wbvzWIsCRv7qiO19cYnPm6dGNRDOVvR65reMYgAY_w/viewform?usp=header

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04/14/2026

Breaking News: Teaching Free Enterprise Fellows Application Now Open (Spots Limited) - https://mailchi.mp/86693eb231ae/spring-2024-educator-opportunities-17806598

04/06/2026