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THANK YOU for attending REAL Econ for All Conference 2020

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Why teach economics and personal finance in schools?

"The American economy is the 8th wonder of the world, and the 9th is the economic ignorance of the American people." Arthur Levitt, past SEC chairman

With economic and personal finance education, students gain the essential decision-making and money skills to thrive in our free-market economy.

Since 1962, Economics Arkansas has been training Arkansas teachers PreK-12 how to integrate principles of economics and personal finance into the classroom curriculum. Learn more and become involved.

We Invest in Teachers

All training provided by Economics Arkansas is certified by the Arkansas Department of Education, i.e., standards-based and curriculum aligned. In addition, it is relevant, engaging, hands-on and often downright fun. We like to say that we take the "eek" out of economics.

For detailed information, please visit Resources at a Glance by grade level or category.

You Invest in Us

We are profoundly grateful to the many individual, business and foundation donors who believe in strengthening tomorrow's workforce with their support for economic, entrepreneurship and personal finance education.

You can find a list of our donors here.

Let's Invest Together

Check out our Event Calendar for Professional Development training and programs for teachers as well as fundraising initiatives and volunteer opportunities for our supporters. Thank you.

Registration is now open for our many summer 2020 trainings and workshops.

News & Announcements

July 10, 2020

Economics Arkansas, Small Business Impact Award Finalist

June 5, 2020

"Educating Smart Decisions," Outgoing Board Chair Featured

May 29, 2020

The Summer 2020 edition of Program Tips & Bits is now available

May 21, 2020

Economics Arkansas Announces 8 New Board Members, New Chair

May 20, 2020

Let's Go: Virtual tours of Arkansas State Parks to earn Arkansas History credit this summer

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Teach the stories of the free-market that made these successes possible.

What do Madam CJ Walker, Sam Walton, and Josie Natori have in common? They were all "iNSPIRED" by a problem or opportunity that led them on the path to becoming entrepreneurs. Each share a story of how they started with very little to build successful businesses.

Economics Arkansas and Stephens, Inc. have partnered to develop engaging activities for students based on their This is Capitalism video series.

Stock Market Game

What would you do with $100,000?

Teachers and student teams in grades 4-12 are invited to participate in this exciting investment simulation program.

View photos from our 2019 awards luncheon with keynote speaker Doug McMillon.

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