We are thrilled to announce that students from Tolman High School and The Wheeler School recently sat down with host Jim Vincent and our own Kevin Smith to discuss a topic critical to the future of every Rhode Island student: Financial Literacy. The students were truly inspiring as they shared their perspectives on the importance […]

Dozens of educators, non-profit leaders, government officials, and students met to help build a brighter financial future for our students and communities at the 9th Annual Financial Capability Conference at Rhode Island College on Saturday November 22, 2025. This Conference was designed to help prepare educators and students to meet RI’s 2024 Financial Literacy graduation […]

The Rhode Island Council for Economic Education (RICEE) is excited to announce the official competition window for our annual statewide challenges: the 2026 RI Finance Challenge and the 2026 RI Econ Challenge! These highly anticipated competitions give high school students across Rhode Island an opportunity to apply their knowledge of personal finance and economics in […]

We are pleased to announce the official schedule for the 9th Annual Financial Capability Conference on November 22, 2025! This event will be bringing together educators, industry professionals, community leaders, and advocates committed to improving financial empowerment for everyone. This year’s conference features a full lineup of keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and panel discussions designed to […]

After a pause in 2024, the Financial Capability Conference returns in 2025 to continue our mission of building a brighter financial future for students, families, and communities. On November 22, 2025 at Rhode Island College, educators, non-profit leaders, government officials, students, and community members will gather for a full day of learning, networking, and resource […]

Celebrating Excellence in Economic and Financial EducationRI Council for Economic Education – 2025 Challenge Recap & Awards Ceremony Highlights The RI Council for Economic Education was proud to host the 2025 RI Finance Challenge and 2025 RI Econ Challenge—two statewide competitions that engaged students from across Rhode Island in applying real-world financial literacy and economic […]

RI Council for Economic Education is excited to announce the state winners for the 2025 RI Finance Challenge and 2025 RI Econ Challenge: 2025 RI Finance Challenge Winners High School Division 1st Place School: LaSalle Academy Teacher: Christine Milano Team: LSA Team 1 2nd Place (Tie) School: Lincoln Senior High School Teacher: Cheryl Murray Team: […]

By CEE The Council for Economic Education (CEE) is excited to announce the expansion of our National Economics Challenge (NEC) internationally as part of the World Youth Forum-Future Economics Leadership Summit (WYF-FELS). The CEE National Economics Challenge will be featured as part of the five-day WYF-FELS summit, being held in Hong Kong August 6-10. WYF-FELS […]

By CEE Think fast! What are two actions that the Federal Reserve might take to combat inflation? If the average cost of producing four cars is $20,000 and the average cost of producing five cars is $22,000, what is the marginal cost of producing the fifth car? Racing to answer more than 20 rapid-fire questions […]

RI Council and RI Jump$tart are excited to announce the state winners for the 2024 RI Finance Challenge and 2024 RI Econ Challenge:   2024 RI Finance Challenge Results High School Division 1st Place and National Finalist School: North Kingstown High School Teacher: Richard Garland Team: NKHS Team 1   2nd Place School: North Providence […]