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Economic Literacy for Systems Change

By equipping individuals with economic literacy and critical thinking skills, we drive sustainable systems change, because empowered communities can identify root causes of inequity and collectively advocate for more just and prosperous economic futures. This strategy centers on democratizing economic knowledge beyond elite circles, enabling broad participation in shaping economic systems. Unlike top-down policy reform or expert-driven advocacy, it emphasizes grassroots empowerment through education, fostering agency among marginalized populations. By integrating curriculum development and educator training, it builds scalable capacity for critical economic engagement across communities.

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  • Curriculum Development and Educator Training VOICES ON THE ECONOMY INC
    capacity building
    The organization develops and aligns its VOTE Textbook curriculum with state standards, and provides training and resources to educators through initiatives like the VOTE Educator Series, influencing thousands of educators and students.
  • Developing and Disseminating Supplementary Educational Resources VOICES ON THE ECONOMY INC
    direct service
    VOICES ON THE ECONOMY INC creates and shares a variety of supplementary educational materials, including VOTE Videos on YouTube, animated PowerPoint presentations for each textbook chapter, student notes, printable VOTE Forms, and VOTE Perspective Summaries and Talking Points.
  • Providing Educational Courses and Presentations VOICES ON THE ECONOMY INC
    direct service
    The organization offers online and in-person courses (ECN 150) on the VOTE Program and provides speakers for live and virtual presentations on various economic topics, including agriculture, product safety, livelihood, housing, and healthcare.
  • Publishing and Distributing Educational Materials VOICES ON THE ECONOMY INC
    direct service
    VOICES ON THE ECONOMY INC publishes and distributes the VOTE Textbook, offering it as a free online educational resource and providing print copies at cost. They also release updated editions of the textbook.