Foundation for Economic Education

2025 Teacher Fellowship

The Learning Center at the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) is looking to equip and empower outstanding educators who share a commitment to the principles of liberty, individual responsibility, and free markets. FEE fellows will become ambassadors for the Learning Center and contribute to economic or personal finance education in a variety of ways including, but not limited to: leading professional development events, creating curriculum, or designing a FEE Learning Center program.

Fellows will receive a travel stipend of $550 as well as complimentary hotel room and meals to attend a training in Atlanta July 14-16, 2025. All participants will receive a $1,000 stipend upon successful completion of the fellowship.

🛑Applications Close May 23⏳

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In order to qualify for the Fellowship program, you must be available for in-person training in Atlanta, GA on July 14 at 5pm ET - July 16 at Noon ET

COMMITMENT

This is meant to be a one-year fellowship you can do alongside your job as an educator 🍎. With that in mind, we’ve designed programming to enrich your career and further your professional development without overloading your schedule 🕒. We expect the fellowship to require about 35 hours of professional programming (about 20 hours will be in-person), plus your ambassador project 📖. The commitment will include viewing recorded lectures or readings, an in-person training, and quarterly video calls with the other fellows 💻.
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Pre-Reading & On-Demand Training (8 hours)

Participants read excerpts from Economics in One Lesson and other selected readings and articles. This responsibility can be completed at your leisure prior to our in-person training.

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In-Person Training (July 14 - 16)

All fellows must attend an all-expense paid in person training in Atlanta, GA July 14 at 5pm ET - July 16 at Noon ET. Presenters include: College Faculty, Business Leaders, FEE President Diogo Costa, and the Learning Center team. Fellows will grow their content knowledge and pedagogical skill.

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Virtual Training (8 hours)

Fellows must attend 3 of 4 quarterly virtual sessions throughout the year and complete asynchronous on-demand modules .

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Ambassador Project (Varies)

Each fellow will complete an ambassador project that furthers economic or personal finance education. This could include presenting at a local conference, curriculum development, etc.

Why Become a FEE Learning Center Fellow

  • This is a unique, all expense paid, professional development experience in Atlanta, GA with nationally recognized educators and thinkers.
  • You’ll build relationships with like-minded teachers. You’ll be mentored, and have the opportunity to mentor others. After completing the program, you’ll be our first Learning Center Fellowship Alumni, with opportunities for continued partnership.
  • You’ll be a part of the growing movement to bring the principles of free-market economics and responsible personal finance management to classrooms across the country.
  • Each fellow will be paid a $1,000 stipend upon successful completion of the program.