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

Black History Month: The Price of Excluding Black English Vernacular in Schools

In this webinar, learn about the Black English Vernacular spoken by most Black students in America and culturally responsive teaching.

Key Concepts: Demand, Human Capital

60 mins

Feb 16 6:00-7:00pm ET

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

Black History Month: Black Wall Street and the Threat of Black Financial Stability

In this economics webinar, examine rise and fall of Black Tulsa, OK, and the historical implications of race in American...

Key Concepts: Competition, Human Capital, Money

60 mins

Feb 25 6:00-7:00pm ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Black History Month: Kareem Abdul- Jabbar and the Pedagogy of Preparation

In this economics webinar, learn how setting goals and making choices have served this athlete, activist and Black History icon.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Division of Labor/Specialization, Productivity

60 mins

Feb 17 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Pandemics Past, Present & Future: Young Adult Literature

In this economics webinar, discover recently published books that examine pandemics, crises, and societies' responses to them.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Demand, Supply

60 mins

Feb 23 6:00-7:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Let's Find a Deal - How the Crusades Led to the Expansion of Trade

In this economics lesson, students will examine the impact of crusades on expanding European trade.

Key Concepts: Barriers to Trade, Benefits of Trade, Incentives

60 mins

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Grades 9-12

Where'd All the Money Go? The Great Depression Mystery

In this economics webinar, identify conditions in the economy to learn about the Great Depression.

Key Concepts: Financial Investments, Markets and Prices, Trade, Exchange and Interdependence

60 mins

Nov 30 3:00-4:00pm ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

On Demand Thursdays: Culturally Responsive Teaching: Investing in Teacher and Student Engagement Strategies

In this webinar, teachers will learn how to invest in and sustain open and loving dialogue with students around issues...

Key Concepts: Economic Equity, Legal and Social Framework, Role of Government

60 mins

Dec 10 12:30-1:30pm ET

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

On Demand Thursdays: Culturally Responsive Teaching: Building Relationship Capital through Culturally Sustaining Classrooms

In this webinar, teachers will learn how to build relationship capital by developing classroom spaces that honor student and staff...

60 mins

Oct 22 12:30-1:30pm ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Culturally Responsive Teaching: When History Repeats

In this webinar, review how we wrestle with racism, patriarchy and poverty and how educators can help break our historical...

Key Concepts: Human Capital, Legal and Social Framework

60 mins

Sep 03 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

The Economics of the U.S. Constitution: An Opportunity to Reset

In this economics webinar, revisit the founding document and explore the challenges and solutions still presented for contemporary issues.

Key Concepts: Benefits of Trade, Economic Institutions, Incentives

60 mins

Sep 15 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Worker Safety - The Triangle Fire Legacy

In this economics lesson, students study job safety using the Triangle Fire and black lung outbreak.

Key Concepts: Employment and Unemployment, Roles of Government

60 mins

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Grades K-2, 3-5

Booker T. Washington:"Fifty Cents and a Dream"

In this economics lesson, students will study Booker T. Washington's life to learn about resources.

Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Opportunity Cost, Productive Resources

60 mins

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Grades K-2, 3-5

Read Aloud Ready 2: Economics in Children's Literature

In this personal finance webinar, age appropriate and beloved titles are used to introduce basic economic concepts.

Key Concepts: Goods and Services, Opportunity Cost, Productive Resources

60 mins

Sep 28 4:00-5:00pm ET

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Grades 6-8, 9-12

Culturally Responsive Teaching: Investing in Teacher and Student Engagement Strategies

In this webinar, teachers will learn how to invest in and sustain open and loving dialogue with students around issues...

Key Concepts: Economic Equity, Legal and Social Framework, Role of Government

60 mins

Jun 10 7:00-8:00pm ET

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

Culturally Responsive Teaching: Building Relationship Capital through Culturally Sustaining Classrooms

In this webinar, teachers will learn how to build relationship capital by developing classroom spaces that honor student and staff...

Key Concepts: Economic Equity, Legal and Social Framework, Roles of Government

60 mins

Jun 11 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

Understanding Fiscal Responsibility: U.S. History Lesson Revisions

In this economics webinar, teachers will learn about the revisions made to an Understanding Fiscal Responsibility lesson plan.

Key Concepts: Economic Security, Employment and Unemployment, Income

60 mins

Apr 14 7:00-8:00pm ET

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Grades 9-12

The History of Medicare

In this economics lesson, students will learn that Medicare was the fulfillment of what was believed to be Social Security.

Key Concepts: Fiscal Policy, Insurance, Roles of Government

60 mins

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Grades 9-12

Social Security, Governance, and the National Debt

In this economics lesson, students will examine concerns about balancing the budget and the role of the federal government.

Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Fiscal Policy, Income Distribution

60 mins

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Grades 9-12

The History of Social Security

In this economics lesson, students will examine the creation of Social Security.

Key Concepts: Fiscal Policy, Income Distribution, Roles of Government

90 mins

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Grades 9-12

The Economics of the Civil Rights Movement

In this economics webinar, teachers will examine the economics of the Civil Rights strategies.

Key Concepts: Economic Institutions, Economic Systems, Public-Choice Analysis

60 mins

Mar 10 7:00-8:00pm ET

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