Barker Center for Economic Education

08/25/2026

August Newsletter: Back to School Edition - https://mailchi.mp/acee542b3942/spring-2024-educator-opportunities-17809483

08/03/2026

Ohio's Tax Free Weekend is THIS weekend! Maximize your saving on clothing, school supplies, and any instructional materials you may need this back-to-school season! This back-to-school holiday applies to all items of clothing priced at $75 or less, school supplies priced at $20 or less, and school instructional materials priced at $20 or less! 💸🎒

07/23/2026

Acceptance emails are being sent to those who applied earlier this summer! If you have yet to apply- don't fret! Applications are open until JULY 31ST! 💸Visit uakron.edu/barkercenter/ to learn more and apply.

07/21/2026

Our July Newsletter is now live! Be sure to review for updates on a teacher stipend opportunity, updates on Ohio's new high school financial literacy exemption policy, Council for Economic Education new full semester personal finance course, and other important updates.

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07/04/2026

Celebrate the World Cup, and any sporting event, with these amazing lesson plans from ! Discover how host cities sink or swim, stadiums are built, and athletic wear companies drive innovation.⚽💸

06/30/2026

Are you confused about democratic socialism and why it is so popular with younger generations? Are you wondering how to teach economic systems to students in an unbiased and nuanced way? Apply to be a Free Enterprise Fellow TODAY to learn all this and TONS more! 💸😎

Spots are limited, applications close on July 31st!

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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