COBE Idaho Council on Economic Education Department

Governmental Agencies

U.S. Treasury Department – This site provides educational links (lots of kids stuff), frequetnly asked questions, and current headlines.

US Census Bureau – The U.S. Census Bureau web-site offers on-line access to their pblications, products, and their data.

U.S. Treasury Department – The official U.S. Treasury Department’s site covers a list of topics: Accounting and Budget,; Financial Markets; International (ecnoic sacntions, markets); Currency and Coins; Bonds and Treasury Securities; Law Enforcemetn, etc.  This financial U.S. government agency performs four basic functions: formulating and recommending 1) economic, 2) financial, 3) tax, and 4) fiscal policies.

The White House: Council of Economic Advisors – This site provides an exclusive, online glimpse into the daily functions of our nation’s president’s office and residence.  Providing information straight from the Briefing Room on Current Issues such as Foreign Policy, The Administration, Civil Rights, About the White House, Our Government and a place to contact them.

U.S. Government Printing Office – This site offers information and data concerning Federal depository libraries and the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications.

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco – This website is a great educational resource and has many categories to explore: Economic Research and Data, Educational Resources, Community Development, Consumer Information, Banking Information, Services for Financial Institutions, etc.

National Council on Economic Education (NCEE) – This National Council’s site includes tools, its policies, technical assistance and professional development and provides assistance to design and implement effective standards-based education and training systems.

Idaho Council on Economic Education- The home page to a current affiliate with the National Council on Economic Education.

National Council on Social Studies – An informative resource for social studies teachers.