New economic thinking must permeate economics education in high schools, colleges and universities. This call sounds from students, teachers and the business community. In this way, they want education to be better aligned with today's professional field and society, and with what is needed for the future. Already many educational institutions are heeding this call, taking initiative to enrich economics education. In order to introduce other education professionals to these initiatives, we are organizing Leren voor Morgen, The Green Brain and Our New Economy with support from the Goldschmeding Foudation Economy Education Week. This week will take place from November 18-22, 2024. It is the national week where education professionals will find inspiration and tools in future-proofing their economics education.  

The importance of future-proof economy education

Economics education plays a crucial role in preparing young people for (further) participation in society and the labor market. It gives them action perspectives to help build companies and the economy of the future. Even - or perhaps especially - now that social developments such as growing social inequality, digitalization, climate change and biodiversity loss are changing the playing field, this preparatory function of economics education is important. To continue to do that well, it is necessary to integrate new models and principles into economics education. 

Within many educational institutions, this is already being worked hard on. At the same time, there are still plenty of challenges. Finding space to enrich lessons, subjects or curricula within the existing frameworks is a difficult task. Where do you start? How do you tackle it? 

During Economy Education Week, colleagues in the field will answer this from their own experience. Through workshops, presentations and sample lessons throughout the Netherlands, they share how they enrich their education with new economic thinking and current social developments. It is the perfect time to talk to each other and feed each other with tips and inspiration. 

Week of Economics Education 2024 - Nov. 18 to 22

During the 3rd edition of Economics Education Week, one layer of education will take center stage each day of the week. 

🗓️ Monday, Nov. 18, is all about future-proof economics education in the trade and business services industry groups in the mbo

🗓️ Tuesday, Nov. 19, focuses on pluralistic and multidisciplinary scientific economics education

🗓️ Wednesday, Nov. 20, we dive into higher economic education with NewBee 

🗓️ Thursday, Nov. 21, revolves around the subjects of (business) economics and entrepreneurship in high schools

🗓️ We will conclude the week on Friday, Nov. 22, by having all levels of education come together to learn from each other