P.O. Box 3447
Little Rock, AR 72203

Economics of Sports: North Little Rock

Friday, July 19, 2019
8:30 am3:30 pm
3 Verizon Arena Way, North Little Rock, AR 72114

According to a recent Sports Illustrated article, 60 percent of former NBA players are financially broke within five years of retirement. In addition, 78% of former NFL players have gone bankrupt or are under financial stress within 2 years of retiring.

This workshop will focus on the relationship between economics and the world of sports, plus it will provide participants with engaging lessons for teaching economics concepts through the lens of sports.

Target Audience: 6-12 Teachers

Participants attending will receive:

Six hours of ADE approved professional development
Curriculum developed by the Georgia Council on Economic Education, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Lunch and snacks
$50 stipend

Thank You Donors

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P.O. Box 3447
Little Rock, AR 72203

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