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!
For many of us, the first time we encountered economics was in a textbook, defined in terms of supply and demand — accurate, yes, but not exactly inspiring. Across Arkansas today, students as early as fourth grade are discovering a more engaging way to learn about economics through The Stock Market Game.
Economics Arkansas recently celebrated student teams and educators who took home top honors in the fall 2025 Stock Market Game, including the team from Pinnacle View Middle School that won first place in the region.
On Feb. 18, 2026, Economics Arkansas launched its new teacher professional development series, Economics on the Menu, which brings K-12 educators together with local restaurant, food, and agricultural leaders exploring how economic principles play out in everyday life through food.
