Economics Arkansas

10/23/2026

Your gift today can make twice the impact for generations to come!

Thanks to the generosity of Perry Wilson and his family, every dollar donated to the Economics Arkansas Foundation will be matched, up to $50,000!

Your gift helps grow our endowment, providing lasting support for economic and financial education in Arkansas classrooms.

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10/22/2026

Say Y.E.S. to entrepreneurship!

The Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase, in partnership with ACC Capital, is open for the 2026–27 competition. Teams in grades 5-8 may register now on YouNoodle!

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10/21/2026

Still thinking about joining us? Now's the time to grab your seat!

Just a few tickets remain for our Leadership in Free Enterprise Awards Luncheon on November 4, honoring Walter Hussman, Jr. and Madison Murphy. Individual tickets are available through Tuesday, October 27! Don't miss your chance to join us as we celebrate two outstanding Arkansas business leaders.

Reserve your seat today: qrco.de/bgrpN8

10/21/2026

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has proclaimed October 2026 as Economic Education Month in Arkansas!

What economic advice would you share with the next generation? One of Lisa’s favorite lessons? The choices you make today shape the outcomes of tomorrow!

10/16/2026

We had such a fun afternoon during yesterday’s Power Hour! Baldwin & Shell Construction Company CEO Bobby Gosser shared the company’s history and career opportunities for Arkansas students. As a special treat, Craig O’Neill introduced his latest book, Toolishness, gifting teachers copies and offering to visit their classrooms for a read-aloud.

Thank you to Bobby, Craig, and Baldwin & Shell for a great afternoon!

10/12/2026

We are so incredibly honored to have been selected as the Council for Economic Education's 2026 State Council of the Year! We have a deep passion for bringing economics into real life and supporting teachers, and we wouldn't be where we are today without our incredible team and board members, educators, students, and supporters who entrust us with bringing that vision to life. Thank you for this award and recognition!

Congratulations to Economics Arkansas, CEE’s 2026 State Council of the Year! 🎉 For more than 60 years, the team has helped teachers across Arkansas bring economics to life through professional development, classroom resources, and hands-on learning opportunities.

Their impact extends beyond , too. Colleagues across the CEE network look to Economics Arkansas for inspiration, recognizing the team’s generosity and willingness to share ideas and programs. The team continues to find new ways to support educators, including teacher grants and classroom kits.

This award reflects a collective effort under Executive Director Kathleen Lawson’s leadership, with Marsha Masters, Lisa Byrum, Elisha Poteet, Ginsie Higgs and Alli Kleypas all playing an important role.

Congratulations to the entire Economics Arkansas team on this well-deserved recognition!

10/12/2026

We are so thankful for all the wonderful students we were able to engage with!

10/06/2026

We are so proud to celebrate our Executive Director, Kathleen Lawson, on being named one of Arkansas’s Top 100 Women by Little Rock Soirée and the Women's Foundation of Arkansas!

Kathleen leads Economics Arkansas with a deep commitment and passion for empowering educators and preparing students for bright futures. She truly inspires and strengthens our team every day. Congratulations, Kathleen, on this well-deserved recognition!

We would also like to extend our congratulations to the incredible women of our Board of Directors, Matuschka Lindo Briggs, Heather Jones, Susannah Marshall, and Lorrie Trogden, who were also named!

10/02/2026

Happy 9th anniversary, Kathleen! We are so thankful for your leadership and passion for growing the mission of Economics Arkansas!

09/30/2026

Congratulations to Lisa Taylor, Master Economics Teacher from the Springdale School District, for being named the 2026 National Association of Economic Educators Elementary Teacher of the Year!

From turning fifth graders into entrepreneurs and decision-makers to sharing her ideas with educators statewide, Lisa has spent years making economics meaningful, hands-on and FUN.

We are so proud to have nominated Lisa for this well-deserved national honor. Congratulations, Lisa!