Economics Arkansas

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!

09/18/2026

Something new is growing at Economics Arkansas!

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09/11/2026

Teachers, your next great classroom idea could become a reality!

Economics Arkansas is excited to offer new Teacher Innovation Grants for Arkansas K-12 educators!

Applications are due October 2. Learn more and apply: https://qrco.de/bh0eSx

09/08/2026

Wow, how time flies! Happy 1st Anniversary at Economics Arkansas, Alli! Your creativity and fresh ideas inspire us each day!

09/02/2026

Help us wish Lisa a happy, happy birthday! We are extremely thankful for all you do for teachers and students in Arkansas.