Local Insights, Global Impact: A Teacher’s Guide to Regional Economics

Schedule

Wed Jul 08 2026 at 08:00 am to 04:30 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Kauffman Foundation Conference Center | Kansas City, MO

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Discover innovative ways to integrate local trends and research into your lessons
About this Event

The Kansas Council for Economic Education, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and the Center for Economic Education at Wichita State University is pleased to invite you to join us.

This workshop will connect classroom learning to the economy throughout our region. Discover innovative ways to integrate local trends and research into your lessons, making learning more relevant for students. Immerse yourself in data tied to local industries and experience how these elements shape the broader economic landscape. Using real data and research, explore key economic drivers and the impact of entrepreneurism locally. Identify concrete ways to spark students’ curiosity and understanding of the world around them.


Local Insights, Global Impact: A Teacher’s Guide to Regional Economics
Workshop Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Breakfast Served at 8:00
Location: Kauffman Foundation Center

These workshops offer:

  • Graduate Credit from Wichita State for those who qualify
  • Meals (breakfast/lunch) and snacks
  • Hands-on, standards-based lesson plans and supplemental materials

Your $20 registration fee will be refunded in full on-site upon completion of the workshop.

Graduate credit is available from WSU for one credit hour (additional work outside the workshop will be necessary to complete credit requirement).

Attendance is limited, so register online today!

Additional workshop information will be sent via e-mail, so please provide an e-mail address that you check regularly.


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Where is it happening?

Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, United States

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Tickets

USD 20.00

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