E4E Summer Institute for Teachers – Economics for Everyone

Apply by March 30 to receive $100 off the program fees: APPLY TODAY

Why attend the E4E Summer Institute?

Be part of the next generation of transformative economics educators. Join us this summer at UChicago!

Professional Growth: Gain 28 hours of accredited professional development recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Foundational Knowledge: Learn from renowned UChicago faculty, researchers, and staff to deepen your understanding of essential economic concepts: opportunity cost, marginal thinking, fiscal & monetary policy, behavioral economics, and more.
Innovative Teaching: Focus on effective economic pedagogy, classroom simulations, and instructional best practices to engage your students.
Future-Ready Curriculum: Ensure economic principles are at the core of the evolving Illinois graduation requirements for personal finance and economic literacy—be the teacher who leads the way.
Networking: Connect with fellow educators across Chicagoland, build collaborations, and share your passion for teaching economics.
Memorable Experience: Enjoy interactive learning, field trips, social gatherings, and daily breakfast, snacks, and lunch in a supportive, dynamic environment.

Dates: July 20-24, 2026
Hours: 9am–3pm (Mon–Thu), 9am–1pm (Fri)
Format: In-person at UChicago’s Hyde Park campus
Audience: This program is primarily focused on high school and middle school teachers who teach economics or financial education as a stand-alone class or integrated into other social studies courses.

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$500 fee includes all materials and daily breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
Payment is due in full by June 30, 2026.
Please contact us to request a delayed payment schedule due to fiscal year limitations or to request financial assistance.

Application Deadline: May 30, 2026

Space is limited. Priority will be given to those who apply early and to teachers with less than 4 years of experience in the classroom.