Florida Council On Economic Education

At the FCEE, everything we do is focused on providing training and resources to make Florida’s educators more effective at teaching core economic principles.

In 1975, State Education Commissioner Ralph Turlington announced the creation of the Florida Council on Economic Education t...o be headed by Jack Eckerd and Scott Linder, then president of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Initial funding of $150,000 came from private donations and leftover funds from the Governor’s Economy and Efficiency Study Commission. The Florida Council would ensure that...