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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 individuals, businesses, 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.

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

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

 

Student Competitions

Do your students have what it takes? 

Check out the 2021-22 lineup of student competitions. 

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.

Need help supporting your student teams? Check out several funding sources available now. 

Literacy Series Resources

We're creating lesson plans, student activities, and family reading guides to help students and their parents develop sound money management skills through children's literature.