Professional Development Online Events

What trainings are coming up? (with links)

Beyond the Buzzer: Navigating the Economic Playbook of NIL

This webinar will dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and its profound effects on the student-athlete experience. We will explore the economic incentives, market shifts, and entrepreneurial principles that have transformed collegiate sports into a dynamic marketplace and reshaped the economics of higher education.

Teachers.Fee.org

Wednesday, Mar 11th, 6-7pm CT

Stories of Civil Disobedience

How do we define "civil disobedience?" Are disobedience and defiance the same thing? Join Dr. Kelly Brennan to examine how stories throughout history complicate our understanding of civil disobedience. Then, join educators with the Center for Civic Education and the Teacher Institute of Colonial Williamsburg to discuss how to apply this content in your classroom.

CivicEd.org

Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 6-7:30pm CT

Crossroads: Where Economics, History, and Music Meet

Crossroads is an interdisciplinary webinar that helps teachers connect economics and U.S. history through the power of music. Participants will explore how songs and musical movements can be used as primary sources to examine economic concepts such as inequality, labor, migration, consumption, and public policy.

EconEdLink.org

Monday, Mar 9th, 5-6pm CT

Priced Out or Built Up? The Economics of Housing

This session will delve into the timely topic of housing affordability. Attendees will gain access to resources they can use to teach about the topic with cross-curricular content and activities designed to pique student interest.

Econiful.org

Tuesday, Mar 10th, 6-7pm CT

The Real Truth About Educational ROI (Return on Investment) After High School

In this session, teachers will learn how to help students connect key in-college behaviors — choosing the right major, building marketable skills, cultivating networks, completing internships, and engaging academically — to stronger career and financial outcomes. You’ll leave with practical ways to show students that smart choices during college matter just as much as picking the right school.

NGPF.org

Tuesday, Mar 10th, 6-7pm CT

Econ Madness: Using Sports to Teach Economic Concepts

Dive into the world of "econ madness," where we blend the thrill of sports with the complexities of economic theory to create an engaging learning experience. We'll explore how the dynamics of sports can serve as powerful teaching tools.

FRE.org

Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 3:30-4:30pm CT