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Economics

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The Nebraska Department of Education shares these resources to help educators explore learning opportunities and classroom connections. Inclusion on this page does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, website, product, service, or viewpoint. Curriculum and resource decisions are made locally, and only district-approved materials should be used with students.

Economics Curriculum & Classroom Resources

  • EconEdLink: EconEdLink provides a premier source of classroom-tested, internet-based economic and personal finance lesson materials for K-12 teachers and their students.
  • EcEdWeb: The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Center for Economic Education improves the economic and financial literacy of current and future Nebraska and Western Iowa citizens by providing educational and training programs and materials for teachers of K-12 classes.

Investing & Stock Markets

  • New York Stock Exchange: As the global leader in listings, New York Stock Exchange has been the venue of choice for innovators, visionaries and leaders for over 225 years. To help companies access capital and navigate global markets, NYSE offers a unique market model, unmatched network, brand visibility and core services.
  • Capitol Hill Challenge: CHC matches Members of Congress with students, teachers, and schools in every U.S. Congressional district to participate in a fun, educational competition that instills a deeper understanding of personal finance and economics. Since its inception in 2004, CHC has made over 5,000 Congressional matches with schools, encompassing more than 125,000 students across the country.
  • Dow Jones Homepage: Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.
  • Nasdaq: Nasdaq is the backbone of many of the world’s markets.  With proven technologies that enable clients to plan, optimize, and execute their business vision with confidence — and with an eye to the future.
  • SIFMA Foundation: The SIFMA Foundation is the nation’s leader in youth financial education, offering a portfolio of innovative programs to support students in becoming financially prepared for life.

Personal Finance & Financial Literacy

Financial Literacy Act Guidance: Nebraska Revised Statute 79-3001 to 79-3004, otherwise known as the Financial Literacy Act, outlines the requirements for instruction in financial literacy.

Updated August 26, 2026 2:44pm