Whether you’re looking for lessons to teach in class or competition opportunities for your students, Economics Arkansas is a valuable resource that provides both easy-to-access digital resources and professional development sessions for teachers. Check out the “For Teachers” tab on their website to find competition and lesson resources by grade level, Grab & Go economics concept guides, and their events calendar.

Providing opportunities for students to understand economics concepts is a lifelong investment and we are fortunate to have Economics Arkansas to help with that endeavor. 

Take a look at these upcoming competition opportunities for the 24-25 school year:

$10 Challenge (grades 7-12) October 1, 2024 - April 4, 2025

Arkansas Economics Challenge (grades 9-12) Date TBA (Spring 2025)

Arkansas Personal Finance Challenge (grades 9-12) Date TBA (Spring 2025)

Econ Games (grades 4-5)

Picturing Econ Art Competition (grades K-8) Deadline: December 20, 2024

Pitch It! Competition (grades 7-12) October 1, 2024 - April 4, 2025

Pitch ‘N Punch (grades 5-8) Dates TBA

The Stock Market Game (grades 4-12, College, Teacher) 

Fall 2024: September 9-December 6, 2024 

Spring 2025: January 6 - April 11, 2025 

Year-long: September 9, 2024 - April 11, 2025

Y.E.S. Competition (grades 5-8) Fall 2024: 

October 1, 2024 - Registration opens

November 17, 2024 - Deadline to Submit Plans

December 12, 2024 - Announce Top 25 Finalists

February 28, 2025 - In-person competition at Park Plaza Mall (for top 25)