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Economics Arkansas offers multiple programs and workshops for Arkansas educators and their students. The EconomicsAmerica Program, The Stock Market Game, Economics Challenge, Bessie B. Moore Awards Program, and the Polly M. Jackson Master Economics Teachers Program are just a few of the Economics Arkansas's offerings. Please contact us for additional information. Economic Education Teacher Grants Program The purpose of Economics Arkansas's grant program is to expand and promote integration of economic education into existing K-12 curricula. Grants up to $750 will be awarded each fall for economic education integration projects to be implemented in the upcoming academic year. For a Teacher Grant Application Packet, click here. For a listing of current grant recipients, click here. The EconomicsAmerica (EA) Program Arkansas public, private and independent schools and districts who demonstrate their commitment to economic education by entering into a partnership agreement with Economics Arkansas, receive in-service training opportunities at no charge. (Click here to see a listing of available workshop topics.) In addition, they receive priority consideration when registering for economic education workshops throughout the year, consultation services for planning and implementing economic education programs, and access to high quality economic education curriculum materials for all grade levels at a reduced cost. To learn if your school or district has formally affiliated with Economics Arkansas, click here. Please contact Economics Arkansas for a partnership agreement. The EconomicsInternational Program
The Stock Market Game
Each semester for ten weeks, 4th-12th grade
students may participate in this simulation,
which introduces them to the exciting world
of investing
and its role in the U.S. and world economies.
The object of the program is to grow their
hypothetical $100,000 portfolios as much
as possible.
Current events, social studies, economics, math and
reading are integrated into this experience as teams
use critical thinking skills to make wise investment
decisions.
A Winner's Luncheon is held each semester. To learn
more about The Stock Market Game™, you may visit www.smgww.org.
Teams of students representing high schools are invited to compete in a series of challenging tests of their economic understanding and reasoning abilities. Participants compete in both individual and team categories. There is no entry fee. Who is eligible? No formal course in economics is required, but students must participate during the year in a course that contains economics. Teams compete in two divisions: The Adam Smith Division is for students in AP Economics or two-semester economics courses, and The David Ricardo Division is for those students enrolled in one semester economics courses or other social studies courses.What are the Benefits to Students?
What are the Benefits to Teachers?
Want to know more?
For a list of the 2008 Arkansas Economics Challenge winners and sponsors, please click here. Bessie B. Moore Arkansas Awards Program Polly M. Jackson Master Economics Teachers (MET) Program |
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