Summer 2025 Master Teacher of Economics

THE APPLICATION FOR SUMMER 2025 WILL OPEN ON 4/1/25.

Description: The Master Teacher of Economics (MTE) is our flagship program, created to bridge the gap between what educators know and what they need to know. In addition to improving teaching skills, the MTE improves a teacher’s ability and practice of being a good critical thinker. MTEs will have more ability and confidence to empower their students’ critical thinking capacity to make better choices as they plan their personal finance goals. Successful MTEs will understand why economics education is valuable and learn how to present the content in an engaging manner; have the ability to mentor students in making economic and personal finance decisions; articulate answers to the essential questions related to making college and career ready decisions; recognize good economics informational text; and improve in structuring learning experiences. The MTE was developed to be an example that teachers could replicate in their classrooms to meet best practices in engaging students to integrate critical thinking into their lives.

For: The MTE program has been designed for Mississippi teachers of the following grade levels/subject areas:

• 9-12 Economics
• 9-12 US History
• 9-12 Government
• 9-12 Business
• 9-12 Personal Finance
• 6-8 Social Studies
• 6-8 Business

*Acceptance is not guaranteed. 

*No elementary level teachers will be accepted to this program.

Where: The MTE is an online course (estimated 75 hours).

When: June 2, 2025 - July 14, 2025

• Synchronous- Orientation; Virtual via Zoom- Monday, June 2, 2025 from 9:00am-12:00pm**
• Touch Point Meeting #1: Monday, June 16, 2025, via zoom from 1:00pm-2:00pm
• Touch Point Meeting #2: Monday, June 30, 2025, via zoom from 1:00pm-2:00pm
• Asynchronous- Assignments completed by July 14, 2025

**Attendance and full participation in orientation with your camera ON is required. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Requirements:

• Submit online application
• Agreement to cancellation policy (applications without this will not be reviewed)
• If accepted, a contract will be provided to you and your principal to sign prior to orientation.
• Attendance and full participation in the Virtual Orientation Session with your camera on
• Web-connected device (e.g., computer, tablet)
• Ability to download and upload documents
• Microphone and camera

Commitment: Our sponsors strongly believe in the importance of providing high quality economics instruction to Mississippi students. Their support is provided with the expectation that you will work to incorporate what you learn in your classroom, including participation with your students in the Online Economics Challenge. Once you have completed the MTE program you will be required to participate in the Online Economics Challenge within 1 year. 

Benefits: Teachers accepted to the program who successfully complete the course will be provided with the following within 30 days of the course completion date: 

• 7.5 CEUs
• Access to student course shell
• $250 stipend: Payable only to eligible teachers. See payment schedule below.
• 193 economics endorsement on license (Click here to see qualifications)

*Payment Schedule:

• Teachers that successfully complete the MTE program will receive $100 within 30 days of the last day of the program.
• Teachers will receive an additional $150 within 30 days after the teacher has students compete in the online Economics Challenge.
• MTE's who are assigned to teach a one semester economics course will receive an additional $250 at the end of their first full semester teaching economics post MTE completion, if all criteria from the agreement have been met.

Registration Deadline: May 19, 2025. Priority will be given to teachers of high school Economics, US History and any CTE Business Program. If the class is not full, teachers of other eligible grade levels/subject areas will be considered for acceptance.

Contact: mscee@millsaps.edu

MCEE Cancellation Policy for MTE: MCEE is now implementing a policy to collect credit card billing information in advance to collect the cancellation fee in the event that this policy is violated. If teachers that accept their seat in the program by submitting the provided contract, attend orientation and complete the program, the card will never be charged. However, teachers that do not attend orientation or complete the program by the designated end date will be charged $250 and dropped from the program.

Academic Integrity Policy for the Master Teacher Programs of Economics, Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship and College and Career Readiness

Effective Date: November 1, 2024

Overview

Academic integrity is a cornerstone of this online course, essential for maintaining the value of the learning experience and the credibility of the Mississippi Council on Economic Education. This policy outlines expectations for ethical conduct, including specific guidelines on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and plagiarism. Violations of this policy will result in severe consequences to underscore the commitment to academic honesty.

Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, including but not limited to AI-based writing assistance, code generation, or problem-solving software, is only permitted under the specific conditions outlined in each assignment. AI tools should not be used to complete assignments, exams, or any assessed work unless explicitly permitted by the instructor. In cases where AI tools are allowed, students must disclose any use in their submissions, providing details of the specific tools used and the extent of assistance received.

Unauthorized use of AI tools will be treated as academic misconduct. Students are encouraged to seek guidance from their instructor if they have any questions about acceptable use.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism, defined as presenting someone else's words, ideas, or work as one’s own without proper attribution, is strictly prohibited in this course. All submissions must be original or properly cited, with references to all sources and contributions. Examples of plagiarism include, but are not limited to:

· Submitting work done by another person as your own

· Copying and pasting text from external sources without citation

· Paraphrasing ideas from a source without appropriate acknowledgment

Students are expected to adhere to proper citation formats and are encouraged to use plagiarism detection tools prior to submission if they are uncertain about their work.

Consequences for Violations

Academic integrity violations, including unauthorized use of AI and plagiarism, will result in the following penalties:

1. Automatic Expulsion from the Course: Students found in violation will be removed from the course with no option for re-enrollment.

2. Non-Completion Fee: The $250 non-completion fee will be assessed to the student’s account.

Students who wish to appeal these consequences may do so following the Mississippi Council on Economic Education standard academic appeal procedures; however, appeals will only be considered in cases with compelling evidence of a misunderstanding or error.

Commitment to Integrity

By enrolling in this course, students agree to uphold these standards and conduct themselves with honesty, respect, and integrity. Questions regarding academic integrity and course expectations are always welcome, and students are encouraged to seek clarification to avoid unintentional violations.

Acknowledgment

All students are required to read, understand, and agree to this policy before commencing coursework.