April Declared Financial Literacy Month by Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves

Selena Swartzfager

MS Council on Economic Education Celebrates with Series of Events

Jackson, Mississippi – April 5, 2024 - Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has officially proclaimed April 2024 as Financial Literacy Month, highlighting the importance of financial education and empowerment across the state. In recognition of this proclamation, the Mississippi Council on Economic Education (MCEE) is proud to announce a series of events aimed at promoting financial literacy and education throughout the month.


The MCEE will kick off the celebration with the annual Personal Finance Challenge, scheduled to take place on Friday, April 19th at Mississippi Public Broadcasting. This competition offers students an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of personal finance concepts in a fun and competitive environment.


Following the Personal Finance Challenge, the MCEE will host a teacher professional development session titled "Financial Longevity: Retirement Readiness for Teachers" on April 20th. This event aims to equip educators with the necessary tools and knowledge to prepare for retirement and make informed financial decisions.


In addition, registration is now open for all Master Teacher programs, including the Master Teacher of Personal Finance and Master Teacher of College and Career Readiness. These programs provide educators with specialized training and resources to effectively teach financial literacy and career readiness skills in their classrooms.


Furthermore, the MCEE will announce the winning teams in the spring 2024 trading session of the Stock Market Game. This educational simulation allows students to learn about the stock market and investment strategies while competing against their peers.


The Mississippi Council on Economic Education is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting economic and financial literacy among Mississippi's K-12 students and their teachers. Through innovative programs, teacher training workshops, and curriculum development, the MCEE strives to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed economic and financial decisions.


"We are thrilled to join Governor Tate Reeves in celebrating Financial Literacy Month and continuing our mission of promoting economic and financial education throughout Mississippi," said Selena Swartzfager, President of the Mississippi Council on Economic Education. "By providing educators and students with the tools and resources they need to succeed, we can help build a brighter financial future for our state."


For more information about the Mississippi Council on Economic Education and its programs, visit www.mscee.org or contact Selena Swartzfager at mscee@millsaps.edu.

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By Selena Swartzfager • February 3, 2026
Jackson, MS — February 3, 2026 — The Mississippi Council on Economic Education (MCEE) is pleased to announce that Julie Ingram has joined the organization as Community Engagement Coordinator, strengthening MCEE’s capacity to scale high-impact financial literacy and economic education initiatives across the state. In her role, Ingram leads community-based programming including the Stock Market Game, Danny Dollar Academy, Family Financial Fun Nights, and the Invest in Girls initiative. Her work focuses on expanding access, strengthening partnerships, recruiting industry volunteers, delivering afterschool educator professional development, and ensuring data-driven program outcomes. Ingram brings more than 15 years of experience in education, leadership, and curriculum development, with deep expertise in economics, personal finance, entrepreneurship, and workforce-aligned instruction. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and has served as adjunct faculty with MCEE, co-teaching Master Teacher of Personal Finance coursework in partnership with the Atlanta and St. Louis Federal Reserve Banks. Her career includes statewide and national recognition, curriculum authorship, educator mentoring, and service on advisory councils shaping Mississippi education policy. As Community Engagement Coordinator, Ingram will travel statewide to support educators, students, and community partners—advancing MCEE’s mission to build financially capable communities in 24 of Mississippi's counties. “The addition of Julie to the MCEE team will allow us to serve more families with the Family Financial Fun Night and more students in afterschool programs with economic and financial literacy education,” said Selena Swartzfager, president of MCEE. “We have an unlimited demand for our services; we just need the resources to meet the demand. Having Julie on our staff increases our capacity to address financial illiteracy in Mississippi. We are so thankful to have her on the team.” The counties served by the MCEE Community Outreach Coordinator are below. Organizations or individuals wanting to partner with MCEE in the counties to be served are encouraged to reach out for more information by emailing MCEE at mscee@millsaps.edu . Please use Community Outreach in the subject line. ### Mississippi Council on Economic Education 1701 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39210 www.mscee.org 601-974-1325 mscee@millsaps.edu