350,000
STUDENTS SERVED TO DATE
For the last 31 years we’ve taught elementary school-aged children about economics.
The School Of Economics was established because there was an identified need for teaching elementary school-aged children about economics. As a result, SOE was founded in 1994 through the collaborative efforts of the Blue Springs School District, the City of Blue Springs and local businesses.
Our organizations mission is to engage students through real world learning to promote lifelong financial capabilities. We help them to understand and apply basic marketplace concepts and skills and expose them to business-related careers.
SOE
TESTIMONY
”It’s never long into the school year before our 6th grade teachers start asking when they get to go to SOE. We’ve brought 6th graders for years, and it is a favorite for both students and staff alike. We love the life skills the simulation teaches, ranging from budgeting and money management to critical thinking, collaboration, and problem solving. It’s truly one of the best learning tools out there!
Eli JonesKansas City, Kansas Public School Diploma + Liaison
”Our third graders have been coming to The School of Economics for years, and it is always our favorite field trip! The program is very organized and runs so smoothly. Students have hands-on experiences being consumers and producers. This is THE best learning experience for all things economics!
Kiley SimpsonLee’s Summit School District
”Our annual visit to School of Economics is a highlight of the sixth-grade year for both students and teachers. The real-world application of the finance, teamwork, and entrepreneurship lessons that students learn there cannot be duplicated.
Cindi ThomasKansas City, Kansas Public School Diploma + Liaison
”The School of Economics was an engaging and hands-on experience for kids. No matter what job they had, each student learned real-world lessons about supply and demand, running a business, and interest rates and investing. They also practiced managing the money they earned from their workday, which made the learning feel practical and fun.
Jamie LambertHomeschool Coordinator
Finance made fun, one student at a time.
18,000
Students served 2024-25 school year
46
School districts served
38
Public and private charters schools served
5000
Volunteers served in 2024-25
OUR NEWS
We listened and
SOE has a Teen Program!
We are expanding our Programs to reach even more students in alignment with our mission. The goal of our Teen Program is to provide an understanding of the basic fundamentals of finance, which is critical to building self-confidence and knowledge, which in turn will give teens the skills they need to be financially successful. We bring real-world learning to credit scores, interest rates, investing and more! Schedule your fieldtrip now SOE Market Reservations – School Of Economics
2025-2026 School year
School of Economics is excited to be close to fully scheduled at both our locations for this year! We know that some schools may need to cancel their fieldtrip due to busing challenges or other issues. If you would like to bring your school to our fieldtrip and have not scheduled yet, please go to our website and complete the ‘Reserve Your Spot’ form. We will be happy to schedule you, or you will be added to our Waitlist. We will contact you as soon as an opening is available. Please pass this information along to other schools so they can have the amazing SOE fieldtrip experience as well. Here’s to a great year!
Record-breaking year in 2024-2025
As SOE ends its fiscal year, our numbers tell the story of a record breaking one. As a Program, we served over 18,000 students last year! We had a record 5000 volunteers, which was vital to our success. All these accomplishments are due to an incredible team, committed board members, awesome volunteers, and amazing schools. There is so much to celebrate and many new and exciting initiatives in the works for 2025-26. We are so grateful to everyone who contributed to this record-breaking year at SOE – thank you!
Take a tour of SOE!
Sign up today for a tour of SOE! Come see one of our facilities and learn how you or your organization can be a champion for improving children’s financial capability.
PARTNERS
The School of Economics works with many companies and organizations throughout the greater Kansas City area to further our mission. Our partners contribute more than just money. Their ideas, volunteer power, in-kind support and more are helping to prepare our young people for the real world.
