MBA Research & Curriculum Center

08/19/2026

Welcome back to a brand-new school year! 📝

Before the first bell rings, we want to ensure you're fully prepared. As you greet a new group of future business leaders, don't let preparation week overwhelm you! We've organized everything you need:

💻 Online Learning Center
📖 Lesson Modules
🤖 AI Resources

🔗 https://www.mbaresearch.org/local-educators/teaching-resources/

08/18/2026

Spark the entrepreneurial spirit ⚡️

The Principles of Entrepreneurship course guide has undergone major enhancements and now features two distinct options:

1-semester version 🍎 Focuses on business ideation, feasibility, and core startup fundamentals, and culminates in a lean one-page business plan project

2-semester version 🍎🍏 Takes students deeper into operational frameworks, sales forecasting, intellectual property, and venture financing, culminating in a comprehensive, multi-page business plan project

🔗 https://www.mbashop.org/products/79/Course-Guide-Principles-of-Entrepreneurship

08/12/2026

Getting back into the swing of things doesn’t have to be overwhelming! Whether you're new to the Learning Center or just need a quick refresher, we have these resources to help!

☑️ Use the Beginning-of-Course Checklist to ensure your course is ready for student access at the start of a new course term.

💻 The Learning Center FAQ page provides answers about Canvas, account setup, and classroom management.

📖 Available on our Professional Opportunities webpage, these "how-to" guides focused on the Learning Center help you manage instruction and establish courses.

We offer a wide variety of tools for business administration, marketing and finance educators through the MBA Research Learning Center.

08/10/2026

NEW! 🔔 Enhanced Course Guide: Marketing Principles

The Marketing Principles course guide has undergone a major enhancement to give your classroom maximum flexibility and turnkey project tools!

Dive into the details of this enhanced course guide with the link: https://www.mbashop.org/products/76/Course-Guide-Marketing-Principles

08/03/2026

🟥 Wrapping Up HSB Summer Training

High School of Business™ wrapped up its summer professional development series with a two-day Principles of Marketing training. Nine teachers engaged in interactive sessions to explore project-based learning strategies and effective use of the Learning Center.

During the training, participants worked in breakout rooms on team assignments and individual activities similar to those their students will face in the classroom. For several teachers, this session completed six High School of Business course trainings this summer.

Additionally, the Leadership course launched a three-week asynchronous training program, with five teachers preparing to deliver it to incoming first-year students, enhancing leadership development in their High School of Business programs.

07/28/2026

An award winner in our midst!

Last week, while Janet Brophy, Program Director for High School of Business, attended the Colorado ACTE state conference, she received the Outstanding Service by a Member award!

Janet is pictured with the two CO ACTE members who nominated her, Tracy Davenport and Debbie Nelson!

Congratulations, Janet ☺️ Your dedication and hard work truly deserve this recognition.

07/24/2026

Last week, MBA Research teamed up with the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education (IDCTE) in Boise to host our first-ever artificial intelligence (AI) Futuring Panel! 🤖

Joined by over 35 participants, we connected with leaders across several industries—healthcare, agriculture, advanced manufacturing, construction, engineering, and business.

Together, we dove deep into how AI is impacting the workforce by exploring three central themes: the AI landscape, the AI skills employers seek in new hires, and the ethical challenges of AI.

The insights gathered from these discussions will support both IDCTE and MBA Research in developing AI-related learning standards—ensuring students are prepared for the modern AI landscape!

07/10/2026

EXTRA! EXTRA! We have newly revised course guides! 🗞️

We're thrilled to announce that we have three recently revised course guides just in time for your classroom this fall!

💰 Financial Analysis for Managers
💵 Financial Management
⚾️ Grand Slam: Advanced Sports/Event Marketing

Check out our store and get a head start on lesson planning!
🔗 https://www.mbashop.org/curriculum

06/29/2026

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We’re excited to announce that our newest lesson module, LAP-PR-365, Like and Subscribe (Using Social Media for Digital Marketing), is now available in our online store and the Learning Center!

LAP-PR-365, Like and Subscribe (Using Social Media for Digital Marketing) (Download)

06/26/2026

You are appreciated! 💙

As another Teacher Advisory Network (TAN) term comes to a close, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the members who have completed their three-year term.

Thank you to these outgoing TAN members:
• Shellie Ballard-Thomas (AL)
• Shelley Pewitt (AL)
• Bonnie Maye (CA)
• John Rowe (CA)
• JoLynn Baral (CO)
• Antonio Carrico (ID)
• Sarah Pelayo (ID)
• Emily Smith (MO)
• Pat Hambright (NV)
• Gabriel Silva (NV)
• Linda Modgling (NM)
• Terri Donegan-Sanchez (NC)
• Marc Hillestad (WA)
• Georganna Mansfield (WV)
• Heather Odle (WV)
• Susan Evans (WY)