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North Carolina Council on Economic Education and Bank of America $25,000 Grant from Bank of America Charitable Foundation Supports Financial Literacy Efforts Raleigh, N.C. –– The North Carolina Council on Economic Education (NCCEE) announced today that it has received a $25,000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation in support of the NCCEE’s economic and financial literacy efforts for North Carolina’s educators and students. The NCCEE provides staff development workshops for North Carolina's K-12 teachers at which attendees receive resources, standards-based curricula, and training. The NCCEE also sponsors statewide academic competitions designed to engage students in fun ways that incorporate 21st Century Skills. “At Bank of America, we believe that a strong foundation in financial literacy basics is a critical skill for future economic success,” said Charles Bowman, North Carolina and Charlotte market president for Bank of America. “We are pleased to continue our support of NCCEE’s efforts to advance opportunities for teachers that will ultimately benefit our youth, helping them grow into financially savvy adults.” | ||
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