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

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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.

iNSPIRE -- Extraordinary Lesson Plans about Extraordinary Individuals and their Achievements

iNSPIRE your students: Teach the stories of the free-market that made these successes possible.

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 teach economics without the "eek."

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. Please accept their invitation to join them!

Read all about our 2019 LIFE awards luncheon honoring Warren Stephens of Stephens Inc.

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 2019 trainings and workshops.

News & Announcements

December 12, 2019

Brush up on your dental habits and appreciation of entrepreneurship with Season 3 of this highly entertaining and inspiring family finance reading project for students, families and communities.