The Whit King, Jr. Excellence in the Teaching of Economics Award
PURPOSE
This award promotes excellence in economic education at the K-12 level by honoring an inspirational teacher whose innovative teaching concepts improve and stimulate economic understanding in and out of their classroom.  We seek applicants who provide their students with an understanding of economics and the tools to make informed and responsible decisions that they will carry with them as they grow into successful and productive adults. This award is given in honor of Whit King, Jr., for his lifetime support of economic and financial education in Alabama.
ELIGIBILITY
  • This award is open to K-12 teachers of any subject, not just economics.
  • Applicants must be current K-12 teachers from public or private schools.
  • Applicants must have taught in the classroom during the 2017-18 school year.
  • Applicants must demonstrate how they integrate economics into their teaching.
  • Any eligible teacher may submit an application.
 
AWARDEE WILL RECEIVE:
  • A cash award of $500.00
  • Recognition at the annual ACEE Awards Luncheon
  • Induction in the ACEE Teacher Hall of Fame

DEADLINE
Teachers should submit applications by  March 31, 2020.  Further details regarding submission can be found in the application.

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​SELECTION CRITERIA
The review committee will look for applicants that:
  • Exhibit innovative approaches to economic and financial education using multiple teaching approaches
  • Inspire students to make an economic way of thinking a mainstay in their personal and academic lives
  • Challenge and encourage students to use economics and financial literacy as a mechanism for acquiring the skills necessary to succeed in their education and their future careers
  • Encourage a collaborative environment where students are encouraged to use curiosity to see how their learning has real-world connections.
 
The award results shall be determined on an objective and non-discriminatory basis. In furtherance of the foregoing, ACEE employees and directors of ACEE and members of the immediate families (i.e., parent, child, sibling or spouse of any applicant or those living in the same household as any of the foregoing) of employees and directors of ACEE shall not be eligible to participate. Additionally, ACEE employs a non-discrimination policy in all of its activities and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, or disability in determining the award winner.
 
If you have any questions about the award, please contact Wanda McAbee:
Phone: 205-726-4073 office