Want to help your students get a head start on college? 🎓 The HSB program has 6 national agreements allowing students to earn 3 to 21 college credits. Learn more 👇

In the spirit of #CTEMonth, MBA Research is looking for the heroes in our classrooms and industries. Who has inspired your journey?

ACTE is hosting a free professional development webinar, "Meet the CTSOs: BPA, DECA, and FBLA - Breakouts for Business & Marketing Teachers," happening Monday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Spark the inner entrepreneur! ⚡️ After our December webinar with Amanda Bastoni of @cast-udl.bsky.social on UDL, we compiled research on supporting students in CTE classrooms to enhance their entrepreneurial skills.

The call for presentations is officially open for ACTE's CareerTech VISION 2026! 💡 Whether you have a unique approach to AI in the classroom or a new way to engage students, the CTE community wants to hear from you!

Attention all postsecondary advisors📢 There's still time to join The National Ethics Case Competition! Gather your team, complete your registration, and submit your case analysis by January 30 at 11:59 pm CT.

3... 2... 1... Happy New Year! 🎆 🥳   As we kick off 2026, we want to take a moment to thank our dedicated business and marketing educators who prepare the future workforce every day! We are dedicated to supporting you even more this year!  #NewYear2026 #CTE #BusEd

Wishing you a joyful and peaceful holiday season! ☃️ Whether you are enjoying quality time with loved ones or settling into a relaxing staycation, you have earned this well-deserved break.

🤠 We’re heading to Nashville for #VISIONCTE25 🎤Join us at our booth (#758) on Wednesday, Dec 10, as we’re hosting a unique webinar with Amanda Bastoni, Senior Director for @cast-udl.bsky.social. We'll be presenting live from the Expo floor to explore what it means to teach every mindset!

In case you missed our AI webinar, you still have a chance to learn more about AI in your classroom! ACTE is hosting a free webinar “Using AI in the CTE Classroom” TODAY at 6 p.m. ET. Register here➡️

We're hiring! 🧑‍💻 We're looking for a part-time Curriculum Associate. This entry-level, hybrid role requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual ready to make a positive impact on students’ lives. Join our team in Columbus, Ohio!

Last week, we led a series of site visits to four high schools that are piloting our new course, World of Business. The goal of these visits was to observe classroom instruction, engage with educators and students, and gather feedback on the course. Thank you, pilot teachers!

We invite you to join our next free webinar, "Leveraging AI: Strategies and Tools for Business & Marketing Education." 📅 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 🧑‍💼Presented by Patrick W. Schultz, Executive Director/CEO of Business Professionals of America (BPA) us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Marketers move fast—your curriculum should too! 🚀 Join us TODAY for our free webinar with Cathy Colliver of Test Double! She's sharing the playbook on how to teach students to stop chasing trends and start adapting to them. Register now! us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Beyond just a resume 🧑‍💼 Our newest Action Brief, You’re Hired? Exploring Challenges in the Recruitment Process, is now available! 🔗 www.mbaresearch.org/wp-content/u...

📢You're invited! Join us for our first free monthly webinar series! "Teaching Marketing in a Rapidly Changing World" with Cathy Colliver, Director of Marketing at Test Double. She'll guide educators on how to adapt to new marketing trends. 🗓️ Tuesday, October 7, 2025

High School of Business Students Shine at FBLA National Competition! 🏆 Congratulations to three HSB students at Longmont High School (CO) for placing in the top 10 at the FBLA #NLC2025 finals!

Want to equip your students with AI knowledge? We offer several resources to help your students grow their technical skills for the digital age and prepare them to think through the ethical questions AI brings, specifically in the business world.

Get ready to wrap up your ethical dilemma journey with the final episode of the Gray Zone Interactive Series: Emma's Story: More Than Just Talk (Effective Communication). grayzone.mbaresearch.org/E-010/story....

Future-Proofing New Mexico's Education Landscape 📈 We hosted our first futuring panels in New Mexico, uniting business and education leaders to discuss management, entrepreneurship, marketing, and sales. Thanks to all panelists and the New Mexico Public Education Department!

At the end of June, we hosted teachers in Denver, CO, for HSB summer training! A special thank you to Aurora Public Schools for providing a space for us to host the training and to our trainers, Matt Burg and Rachel Frydlewicz, for leading the training! www.mbaresearch.org/high-school-...

We had the privilege of hosting an engaging group of real estate industry leaders for our first Real Estate Futuring Panel at the MBA Research office. A huge thank you to our panelists who made this work possible!

Summertime—and the MBA Board is in the house!👋 Last week, our staff welcomed the MBA Research Board of Trustees for their June meeting. They met staff, previewed upcoming initiatives, and appointed Mark Burch to the board.

Stay in the loop🕶️ Perspectives will arrive in your inbox every other week, beginning next week. We want to help you make the most of your summer, so we'll be taking a brief break from our regular weekly schedule on the following dates: June 20, July 4, and July 18.

We’re thrilled to announce the winning students of the Middle School Ethics Challenge essay competition ⭐️ These students will receive a monetary prize, a plaque, a digital badge, and a certificate of achievement. www.mbaresearch.org/ethics/middl...

Drumroll, please… 🥁 A big applause for the middle school students in the 2025 National Ethics Challenge essay contest! We received fantastic entries, making the judging process challenging. We're excited to announce the schools and teachers who guided our winning students.

Tariffs Make the Headlines 🚚 Our newest Action Brief, Tariffs 101: Exploring the Potential Economic Impact, covers the basics of tariffs and examines current debates surrounding their implementation. www.mbaresearch.org/wp-content/u...

We had an incredible time at the 2025 #BPANLC2025 in Orlando, FL 📸 As a proud diamond sponsor, we had the opportunity to present and exhibit at the conference. Thank you to everyone who came to our booth and said hello!

Breaking news! MBA Research Conclave: A Curriculum and Teaching Conference will become a key part of ACTE’s CareerTech VISION conference beginning in 2026 in New Orleans as ACTE celebrates its 100th anniversary!

Don't wait! 🚀 The deadline for the Middle School Ethics Challenge is fast approaching–Thursday, May 15! Help your students showcase their ethical reasoning! Submit essays to [email protected] with the teacher's name/email, the student's name, grade level, and state.

Last week, business and industry professionals met with education leaders at the Kentucky Futuring Panels, including a Finance Futuring Panel and a Manufacturing Futuring Panel. Thank you to the Kentucky Department of Education's Office of CTE for their support and collaboration.

Colorado High School Seeking Business Teacher The Idalia School District is looking for a High School of Business™ teacher in Idalia, CO. This position will teach 7-12th grade students. Small class sizes, 4-day week (Fridays off).

We're reimagining Conclave! To adapt to the new landscape, we're transforming the Conclave experience. The traditional event will be on hold in 2025, but we’re creating something even better for fall 2026! Stay tuned for an exciting announcement in the coming weeks!

That’s a wrap!🔷  It was exciting to connect with so many old and new friends at #DECAICDC last week! A big round of applause for all the students who qualified for ICDC this year—hip-hip-hooray! 🎉

We want you! 🫵 We are recruiting additional educators to pilot the World of Business course in the fall of 2026. Complete this survey to learn more! www.surveymonkey.com/r/WoBPilot26

Don't miss out! 📝 There’s still time to participate in the Middle School Ethics Challenge essay contest! 🔗 www.mbaresearch.org/ethics/middl... Reminder ‼️ Submissions close on April 30, 2025. National winners will be announced on May 16, 2025.

AI in the business world 🤖 Our newest Action Brief, Mind over Market: Fostering Ethical Partnerships Between AI and Business, is now available! 🔗 www.mbaresearch.org/wp-content/u...

We sincerely thank the MBA Research and Curriculum Center Board of Trustees. This exceptional group works year-round to guide our organization and provide governance. Thank you to the Board of Trustees for your dedication to supporting business and marketing educators and students nationwide!

What Sets Our Standards Apart? Our research efforts incorporate both primary and secondary research based on business sources rather than educational sources. Business-based research provides a mechanism to identify current, actual skills and knowledge needed by employees in the workplace.

Middle School Ethics Challenge submissions open today! The submission period is open until Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Students have the chance to win $500 and gain national recognition! For every student submission, teachers will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card.

We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 Middle School Ethics Challenge! This essay contest invites middle school students to describe an ethical principle and provide examples from school, outside the classroom, and in future careers. www.mbaresearch.org/ethics/middl...

Lucky Insights ☘️ AI Overviews! Our newest Action Brief, Summing It All Up: The Impact of AI Overviews, focuses on AI summaries and their potential impact on digital marketers and business overall. 🔗 www.mbaresearch.org/wp-content/u...

Level up your middle school impact! 🚀 March is Middle-Level Education Month (#MLEM), and we’re thrilled to celebrate the amazing world of middle school education! Explore our free resources for advisory periods, after-school activities, classroom lessons, and more!

Congratulations to Scott Haddock,🎉 the winner of our #CTEMonth giveaway (and a $50 Amazon gift card)! We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated!

Last call‼️ Our #CTEMonth giveaway closes tomorrow at 5 p.m. ET. Comment on any of our #CTEMonth social media posts for the chance to win an Amazon gift card. We’ll announce the winner in our weekly newsletter and social media on Friday, February 28.

It's the final countdown! We’re wrapping things up with our #CTEMonth giveaway! ⭐️This week, we want to know: Why is CTE so important for today's students? ⭐️

We're hiring! 💻 Join us in Columbus, Ohio! We are seeking two full-time members to join the MBA Research team! • Writer/Research Associate • Assessment Associate www.mbaresearch.org/about-us/emp...

Our #CTEMonth giveaway is still going! We’ve loved seeing your responses so far–let’s keep the conversation going! ⭐️This week, we want to know: What is the most rewarding part of being a CTE educator?⭐️

We're celebrating #CTEMonth with you! 🎉 Each week in February, we'll post prompts asking about your CTE journey. ⭐️ This week, we want to know: What inspired you to become a CTE professional? ⭐

High School of Business (HSB) students at Mountain Range High School in Colorado had the opportunity to attend their district's Bond pricing.