The high schools ditching economics for personal-finance classes

States are trading one requirement for another as they emphasize practical education.

US High School Economics class: The cost of America’s sports betting habit

Read our full range of US High School economics picks here. Introduction: Sports betting has rapidly expanded across the United States, becoming easier to access than ever before through phones, apps, ...
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Econ teachers want you to know that economics is all about decision making

A high school economics course is mandatory in 25 states, but many economics teachers, forever fans of a good ol’ cost-benefit analysis, say the price of stronger economics education across the U.S.
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'Swiftonomics': UofL launches new class using Taylor Swift to teach economics

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE IS USING A GLOBAL POP STAR TO HELP STUDENTS LEARN THE INS AND OUTS OF ECONOMICS. WLKY’S MEGAN MATTHEWS WENT TO THE CLASS TODAY AND EXPLAINS HOW TAYLOR SWIFT IS THE PERFECT ...
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'Swiftonomics': University launches new class using Taylor Swift to teach economics

The University of Louisville is calling all Swifties to a new course, "Swiftonomics," which uses Taylor Swift’s career to highlight core economic concepts. UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE IS USING A GLOBAL ...