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Grades 9-12

Current Events in Economics - Russian Sanctions

In this webinar, you will explore the unprecedented scope and scale of economic sanctions placed on Russia in response to...

Key Concepts: Balance of Trade, Budget Deficit, Credit…

60 mins

Apr 20 5:00-6:00pm ET

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Grades Higher Education, 9-12

EconoFact

On this website, you can see how the frameworks and theories taught in class relate to real-world timely events.

Key Concepts: Employment and Unemployment, Fiscal Policy, Income Distribution

20 mins

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

The Economics of Immigration: Government Policy and Reform

This webinar features migrants vs. immigrants, government policy, social reforms, and the economic impact of immigration.

Key Concepts: Competition, Decision Making, Incentive…

60 mins

May 26 5:00-6:00pm ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

The Economics of Immigration: Immigration throughout History

In this webinar, you will learn the historical concepts of immigration, its push-pull factors, and the entrepreneurship of immigrants.

Key Concepts: Decision Making, Division of Labor, Entrepreneur…

60 mins

May 25 5:00-6:00pm ET

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Grades Higher Education, 9-12

Black History Month: The Possibilities of Black Upliftment

In this webinar, you will dive into the works of W.E.B. Du Bois, Resmaa Manekem, and Paulo Friere to explore...

60 mins

Feb 24 6:00-7:00pm ET

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Grades Higher Education, 9-12

Black History Month: The Cost of Black Trauma

In this webinar, you will learn to help students reconceptualize African American trauma based on historical contexts.

60 mins

Feb 17 6:00-7:00pm ET

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Grades Higher Education, 9-12

Black History Month: Who Desegregated Major League Baseball: Adam Smith or Jackie Robinson?

In this webinar, you will explore how markets work and how they have historically helped break down barriers to discrimination.

60 mins

Feb 08 6:00-7:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

The European Union: Past, Present, and Future

In this webinar, you will explore the genesis and development of the European Union over time and ponder its future.

Key Concepts: Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments, Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Economic Institutions…

60 mins

Mar 01 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Fake News Fibbage - Teaching students how to avoid online misinformation

In this webinar, you will explore Fake News Fibbage, a unique activity that teaches students about misinformation.

Key Concepts: Public-Choice Analysis, Technology

60 mins

Mar 08 6:00-7:00pm ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

COVID Isolation Abroad: Economic Lessons from Barbados

In this webinar, you will see the economic lessons learned from the most expensive "vacation" taken by economics teacher Amanda...

Key Concepts: Budget, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Goods and Services…

60 mins

Jan 18 5:00-6:00pm ET

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Grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Your Personal Finance for Teachers: Planning for Retirement

In this personal finance webinar, sound advice and strategies for teachers planning to retire from education will be offered.

Key Concepts: Consumer Economics, Personal Finance Economics, Technology

60 mins

Oct 13 6:00-7:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

The Economics of Incarceration

In this economics webinar, analyze the outcomes of the current state of the prison system and law and order beliefs...

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Government Failures/Public-Choice Analysis, Scarcity

60 mins

Dec 14 6:00-7:00pm ET

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Grades K-2, 3-5

Hispanic Heritage Month: Using Picture Books to Teach Economics, Ethics and Civil Rights

In this economics webinar, learn how to use picture books to teach students about diversity, community organization and representation.

Key Concepts: Division of Labor/Specialization, Opportunity Cost, Trade, Exchange and Interdependence

Oct 05 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: Teaching Fiscal Policy and Equity in the COVID Era

In this economics webinar, find relevant fiscal policy lessons that teach about this national economic and social moment.

Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Employment and Unemployment, Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

60 mins

Nov 04 12:30-1:30pm ET

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Grades 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: The Role of State Governments in the Pandemic

In this economics webinar, compare state governments' approaches to balancing public health with local commerce.

Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Fiscal Policy

60 mins

Oct 21 12:30-1:30pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Is There a Link Between National Debt and National Security

In this economics activity, students will explore a link between the nation's debt and security.

Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt

15 mins

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Grades 9-12

Trade Barriers Review

In this economics activity, students will review problems associated with trade barriers.

Key Concepts: Barriers to Trade

15 mins

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Grades 9-12

Examining How Political Beliefs Influence Economic Decisions

In this economics activity, students will analyze a political cartoon to examine how beliefs influence economic decisions.

Key Concepts: Fiscal Policy, Roles of Government

20 mins

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Grades 9-12

Allocating Goods and Services

In this economics activity, students will match individuals with their preferred methods of allocating goods and services.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Scarcity

30 mins

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

The Art of Hosting Conversations Around Issues of Racial Equity

In this webinar, explore questions around issues of inclusive pedagogy and curriculum within Economics & Social Studies classes.

Key Concepts: Economic Institutions, Human Capital, Income Distribution

60 mins

Jun 14 5:00-6:00pm ET

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