Why teach economics and personal finance in schools?
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All training provided by Economics Arkansas is certified by the Arkansas Department of Education, i.e., standards-based and curriculum aligned.
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We are profoundly grateful to our donors who believe in strengthening tomorrow's workforce by supporting economic, entrepreneurship, and personal finance education.
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From mastering the stock market to starting a business from scratch. Do your students have what it takes?
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Teachers and student teams in grades 4-12 are invited to participate in this exciting investment simulation program.
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Lesson plans, student activities, and family reading guides to help students and their parents develop sound money management skills through children's literature.
EA in the News!
When most people hear of Economics Arkansas, they quickly think of financial literacy. The nonprofit, founded more than 60 years ago, has had a great influence on generations of students, helping them gain a better, more practical understanding of financial literacy. However, Economics Arkansas is doing much more, especially in the entrepreneurial and workforce spaces.
Economics Arkansas will host its annual Stock Market Game™ Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 22, recognizing Arkansas students and educators from 21 schools statewide who earned first-place honors during the Fall 2025 competition, with winners receiving cash prizes and awards. The luncheon celebrates achievement across multiple grade levels and highlights the role of economic and financial education in preparing students for real-world decision-making.
Abbigail Mixon (1st grade) was selected as one of twelve winners of Economics Arkansas' 2025 Picturing Economics Art Competition.
Students across the state in grades K-8 were tasked with illustrating economic concepts. Abbigail's drawing illustrating "services" as well as...
