Member Spotlight – Kathy Satomi

Coming Soon: An Improved Member Experience

The Attention Economy in Action: Teaching Business in a Distracted World

Summer 2026 Business Education Forum Now Available

Thoughts on NBEA Offering PD for Licensure Credit?

NBEA Scholarships Make A Difference, Help Us Finish Strong

Top NBEA Community Contributors in the Last 30 Days

NBEA's Lesson Plan Vault – Quick, Quality, and Easy, When You Need It

Dr. Cheryl Wiedmaier Tapped as 2026–2027 NBEA President-elect

New Professional Development Opportunities

Upcoming Events to Add to Your NBEA Professional Development Transcript

Save the Dates

NBEA's 2027 National Business Educators Conference

NBEA Artificial Intelligence Academy for Business Educators

Level Up Your Teaching with NBEA's On-Demand Webinars

New in the NBEA Library

Position Overview

The National Business Education Association (NBEA) seeks a highly organized, innovative, and tech-savvy Education Coordinator / Manager to support and expand the association’s educational programs, products, and services.

This role is a hands-on, execution-focused position responsible for delivering high-quality professional development, digital learning experiences, and member resources that drive engagement and retention. The ideal candidate is passionate about education, comfortable working across multiple technology platforms, and skilled in bringing ideas to life through strong project management and instructional design.

Key Responsibilities

Professional Development & Events

• Schedule, plan, and coordinate professional development events for business educators, including webinars, workshops, and conferences
• Maintain and support an annual calendar of educational programming aligned with member needs
• Recruit, onboard, and support presenters and facilitators
• Facilitate occasional webinars on relevant, high-value topics for NBEA audiences

Educational Product Development

• Assist in developing credentialing programs, certifications, and micro-credentials
• Support creation of curriculum resources, publications, and instructional materials
• Develop and manage digital learning content, including on-demand courses and video-based learning

Instructional Design & Content Development

• Apply instructional design principles to create engaging and effective learning experiences
• Utilize multimedia tools to develop videos, presentations, and digital assets
• Ensure educational content aligns with best practices in teaching and learning

Standards & Member Support

• Assist in maintaining and updating business education standards and resources
• Support communication with educators, partners, and stakeholders
• Gather and analyze member feedback to improve offerings

Committee & Volunteer Support

• Serve as staff liaison to education-related committees and task forces
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, and follow-up actions
• Support volunteer engagement and productivity

Operations & Technology

• Manage project timelines, workflows, and deliverables
• Support integration and use of association management systems (AMS) and learning management systems (LMS)
• Identify and implement technology solutions to improve program delivery

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (education, instructional design, or related field)
• 3–5 years of experience in education, nonprofit, association, or related environment
• Strong knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theory
• Experience with educational technology and multimedia content development

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency with:
  • Adobe Creative Suite (video editing, graphics, document production)
  • Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace / Google Cloud tools
• Strong ability to learn and work within Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms, including:
  • Association Management Systems (AMS)
  • Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • Community platforms and webinar tools
• Experience with video editing, course platforms, or digital content production strongly preferred

Core Competencies

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Experience as a professional educator in business related fields is strongly desired

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $52,000 – $62,000 annually
• Health Insurance: 100% individual coverage
• Dental Insurance: 100% individual coverage
• Retirement Plan: 403(b) with employer contributions available after the first year of employment

Time Off:

• Generous annual PTO
• 12 sick days annually
• 11 federal holidays

Work Schedule:

• Flexible remote work environment
• Standard 8-hour workday within core operating hours

About NBEA

The National Business Education Association (NBEA) is a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing business education and supporting educators at the secondary and postsecondary levels. NBEA provides professional development, resources, and a strong community for business educators across the country.

How to Apply

Apply here  with your cover letter and resume. 

The deadline to apply is May 30, 2026 at midnight.

Contents include:

• NBEA Scholarship Campaign & Donor Recognition
• NBEA Community Contributors
• Lesson Plan Vault Overview Subject Areas
• AI Lesson Plan Creator
• Featured Teaching Resource: “Quick, Draw with Google”
• NBEA Online Community Vision & Feedback Request
• Business Education Forum (Summer 2026 Issue) Theme: The Economics of Student Attention
• Member Feature: Violet Snell
• Member Engagement Opportunities
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Professional Development Pass
• Upcoming Events Schedule
• Event Calendar (April–May 2026)
• Save the Dates
• 2027 National Business Educators Conference
• AI Academy for Business Educators (Nashville, 2026)
• New Resources in the NBEA Library

Contents includes:

• Why a Few Ads Matter to Our Community

• NBEA Scholarships Make A Difference — You Can Help

• 2026 Scholarship Donor Recognition

• Top NBEA Community Contributors (Last 30 Days)

• NBEA Lesson Plan Vault

• AI for Education: Free Resources

• New Lesson Plan

• Coming Soon: NBEA Model AI Policy for Schools

• Community Poll: AI Policy for Schools

• Finish Strong, Launch Futures: Empowering Business Students for a Successful Summer and Beyond

• Nike vs. New Balance: A Strategic Pivot That Will Click with Students

• New Professional Development Opportunities

• Upcoming NBEA Events

• Save the Date: 2027 National Business Educators Conference

• New in the NBEA Library

• NBEA Resources and Links (Library, Career Center, Community, Events, Blog, YouTube)

Read the February 2026 issue of KeyingIN here.

• Just Because an Event Is Big, Is It Right for Every Brand?
  Super Bowl advertising, brand fit, and classroom-ready discussion ideas
  By Jen Scott

• NBEA Now Offers a Non-Membership Professional Development Pass
  A new option for educators whose schools fund PD—but not memberships

• Are Common Assessments Really That Common?
  Equity, consistency, and the realities behind “common” measures
  By Kathy Welte

• Top NBEA Community Contributors (Last 30 Days)
  See who’s leading the conversation—and how to get recognized

• Did You Know? Explore the NBEA Library
  Journals, lesson plans, webinars, and more—all in one place

• NBEA Business Educators Conference Videos 2025
  46 on-demand sessions. No travel required. Exclusive KeyingIN discount.

• Upcoming Professional Development Events
  Live webinars, networking sessions, orientations, and AI-focused learning

• Secret Sauce and the Ingredient That Is Missing
  What CTSO competition entries—and professionals—often overlook
  By Joe McClary

• Mark Cuban Foundation: Free AI Bootcamp for High School Students
  An opportunity to bring real-world AI learning to your students

• NBEA’s AI Lesson Plan Creator v1.5 Released
  Powered by GPT-5.2 with stronger standards alignment and richer outputs

• Save the Date: 2027 National Business Educators Conference
  March 31–April 2, 2027 | Omaha, Nebraska

• New in the NBEA Library
  Fresh content to support your teaching and professional growth

• NBEA President-elect (2025-2026) - COMPLETE THIS NOMINATION FORM  by February 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time if you meet eligibility requirements. Election to this position is a three-year commitment involving duties pertaining to the president-elect, president, and immediate past and present. A job description can be found on page 16 of the NBEA Bylaws.  View a position summary.
• NBEA Executive Board Representative for the Southern Region (2026-2029).
• NBEA Executive Board Representative for the Western Region (2026-2029). 

* Nominations will also be received from all councils including CBTR, NBHS. Council board representatives are elected for one year terms.

This announcement serves as public notice to all eligible individuals who may be interested in the leadership positions as required in NBEA governing documents.

Presentation Materials and Video Recordings – 2025
Recorded October 21–24, 2025 | Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

NBEA announces the release of the 2025 National Business Education Conference On-Demand Video Catalog, offering exclusive access to professionally edited session recordings—refined for time, focus, and instructional impact.

Access Videos and Session Material Now

 A complete catalog of the available sessions are included below.

Accounting

Enrolled Agent Careers: Accounting's Best Kept Secret
Target Audience: All Educators
Presented by: Anisha Bailey & Kelli Comegys, National Association of Enrolled Agents

Most students know about careers as CPAs or attorneys, but few have heard of Enrolled Agents, federally licensed tax professionals who represent taxpayers before the IRS. Despite being in high demand, the EA career path remains one of accounting’s best-kept secrets. This session will introduce educators to the Enrolled Agent profession, explaining what EAs do, how the credential compares to other accounting pathways, and why it offers students a stable, respected, and accessible career option. Participants will also discover classroom-ready resources to help students explore this profession and see how it connects to business, finance, and entrepreneurship.

AI - Artificial Intelligence

GenAI in Education: The Ethics Playbook
Target Audience: All Educators
Presented by: Jennifer Colby & Melissa Gordon

This session explores the transformative potential of Generative AI in education while emphasizing ethical considerations to ensure its responsible use from the standpoint of students AND teachers. The presentation will focus on understanding the importance of academic integrity and practicing responsible GenAI usage in the classroom. Participants will examine key principles such as transparency, privacy, fairness, and inclusivity, and learn practical strategies for ethically integrating AI in ways that enhance teaching and learning. In discussing GenAI scenario analysis, a student-use flowchart and checklist, and AI-use guidelines, attendees will engage in a personalized exploration of classroom applications. Participants will leave equipped with an understanding of ethical challenges, actionable best practices, and collaborative solutions to implement in their educational contexts.

Transforming Business Education with Custom GPTs
Target Audience: All Educators
Presented by: Michael Harden

Discover how custom GPTs can transform business education by creating interactive, career-focused learning experiences. In this session, we will explore how students have used custom GPTs as study partners and for interactive in-class activities that allow them to demonstrate professional skills. Participants will also learn how to create their own custom GPTs (without any coding skills required) to enhance engagement and personalize learning in their class. There will be a live demonstration of building a simple custom GPT, brainstorm ways to integrate custom GPTs into their own courses, and reflect on how AI can enhance student skill development in areas like management and marketing. You will leave with actionable strategies to increase engagement and support career readiness in your business course.

AI in the Classroom: Personalizing Learning, Maximizing Engagement
Target Audience: All Educators
Presented by: Tatyana Pashnyak

This session will explore how AI-powered tools can enhance student engagement through personalized learning experiences, adaptive feedback, and real-time data insights. Attendees will see demonstrations of AI-generated welcome messages and songs that foster connection and motivation, and then create their own artifacts. The session will also encourage a conversation about ethical concerns, including data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the responsible use of AI in education. Real-world examples will highlight the impact of AI on teaching practices, learning outcomes, and classroom dynamics, offering practical strategies for thoughtful integration.

AI-Assisted, Not AI-Generated: Designing Assignments in Higher Education That Leverage AI Without Losing Student Voice
Target Audience: Post-Secondary
Presented by: Melinda Rangel

As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into academia, educators face a growing challenge: how to embrace AI as a learning tool without allowing it to replace authentic student work. This session will explore innovative strategies for designing assignments that encourage responsible use of AI, particularly in simulations and interview-based assessments. Participants will learn how to design assignments that require personal insight, critical thinking, and professional reflection elements that AI cannot fabricate, while still guiding students in using AI for research, analysis, and feedback. Real examples from business courses, such as Human Resource Management, will be provided, including assignment prompts and rubrics. This session is ideal for higher education faculty looking to maintain academic integrity while incorporating AI into their classes.

Teaching in the Digital Age: Embracing AI, Digital Learning, and Financial Growth
Target Audience: Secondary
Presented by: Heaven Warner

Today's students are learning differently than ever before, consuming information in bite-sized videos, interactive platforms, and AI-powered tools. Meanwhile, many educators are stuck in outdated methods, feeling overwhelmed, underprepared, and, let's be honest, exhausted. Teaching in the Digital Age will provide practical strategies designed to help educators apply, analyze, and create within the digital landscape. Whether you're looking to integrate AI into your classroom, enhance student engagement with digital media, or even monetize your expertise beyond traditional teaching, this session will offer step-by-step strategies to make the transition smooth, effective, and rewarding. Attendees will learn AI tools, social media, and digital platforms to simplify lesson planning, grading, and student engagement, saving valuable time.

Prompting 101: Using AI to Teach in the Business Classroom
Target Audience: All Educators
Presented by: Amy Grinsteinner

Artificial intelligence is causing a gigantic buzz in seemingly every area of our lives, and education is no different. Ignoring this buzz would be like trying to ignore the internet's impact 20 years ago. As teachers, we need to understand how to safely and ethically harness the power of AI in our classrooms. This session will provide a brief background about AI, focus on how to write effective prompts so AI can help save time and effort on many teaching tasks, and share examples of using tools like Google Gemini, MagicSchool, and Consensus AI to promote learning for all students.

Student Use of AI: Creating Acceptable Use Policies
Target Audience: All Educators
Presented by: Amy Grinsteinner

As AI tools become more competent and easier for students to use, educators are trying to figure out how to guide students in using them responsibly and effectively, especially in areas like academic honesty, research, and skill development. We know that banning AI use doesn't work, so this session will examine how we can teach our students to use these tools ethically. We'll dive into essential questions like: What's considered okay AI use? How do we set clear rules for citing sources and making sure work is original? How do we handle potential cheating? And how do we still encourage students to think critically, even with AI helping them out?

Teaching in the Age of AI: How to Avoid Cheating
Target Audience: All Educators
Presented by: Amy Grinsteinner

Let's face it: AI tools are getting incredibly good at generating text, solving problems, and even coding. This means the old ways of assigning papers or standard tests just aren't cutting it anymore if we want to ensure students are actually doing the thinking! This session is all about proactive strategies for educators who want to stay one step ahead of AI. We'll dive into practical ways to design assignments and assessments that AI can't easily do for students. Forget the "AI detectors", we're focusing on creating tasks that genuinely require human thought, creativity, and unique application of knowledge.'

Business Law

Business Law: Ditch the Snooze, Ignite the Room!
Target Audience: Secondary
Presented by: Tonya Skinner

Tired of lecturing? Learn to transform business law (or other traditional business classes) from a textbook snore-fest to an engaging, interactive experience. We'll explore project-based learning, current events discussions, and creative activities that will have your students eager to learn more. Lecture and slides are needed, but keeping students engaged is critical for retention and success.

Career Development

Unlocking Retail Careers with RISE Up: Exploring Opportunities and Credentials
Target Audience: Secondary
Presented by: Kate Fessler, The National Retail Federation

Not too long ago, people were talking about the retail apocalypse. Today, the narrative has been energized with advances in digital technology, automation, and AI. Retail jobs appear across multiple trades, including health care, manufacturing, and construction. There is a myriad of careers outside of sales, such as those in data analytics, digital media, and engineering. Join staff from the NRF (National Retail Federation) Foundation to learn about surprising places retail shows up and how you can share this knowledge with students as they prepare to enter the workforce.

Work It: Building Real-World Skills in the WBL Classroom
Target Audience: Secondary
Presented by: Michelle Lake

What should we really be teaching in the Work-Based Learning classroom? This session dives into the essential lessons that help students not only succeed in their placements but also land jobs and thrive beyond them. From soft skills to job search prep, workplace expectations to financial literacy, discover practical strategies and ready-to-use tools that bring career readiness to life. Whether you're new to WBL or looking to refresh your curriculum, you'll leave with a powerful toolkit of lessons that bridge the gap between school and the workforce.

Teaching Tomorrow: Leveraging AI to Build Career-Ready Soft Skills
Target Audience: All Educators
Presented by: Cari Cline & Crystal Combs

As educators preparing students for the AI-integrated workforce, the challenge isn't avoiding AI; it's embracing it as a partner in human development. While AI continues to transform technical tasks, it's the soft skills of communication, collaboration, adaptability, and emotional intelligence that are becoming more vital than ever. In this interactive session, educators will learn how to harness AI tools to enhance career-focused soft skill instruction, including interview preparation, resume development, and conflict resolution. Through demonstrations, hands-on activities, and ethical discussions, you'll explore how to integrate AI meaningfully into your teaching to prepare students not only to compete in the job market, but to lead it.

Communications

Rewriting the Curriculum: Integrating Communication and AI in Business Majors
Target Audience: Post-Secondary
Presented by: Barb Wester

Conveying the importance of writing and communication skills to undergraduate students can be a tough sell, especially in technical majors like accounting. Many struggle to see how these skills apply to their future roles. This engaging session highlights how one university's writing and communications program effectively addresses this challenge by integrating scenario-based assignments into the accounting curriculum. Junior- and senior-level students complete assignments that simulate real-world interactions with managers, clients, board members, and colleagues. Generative AI is also woven into the curriculum to increase students' technological aptitude and help them use the tool as a writing guide. Participants will learn the curriculum structure, analyze sample activities, and leave with actionable ideas for developing or strengthening communication initiatives in their own programs.

All Right, Stop! COMMUNICATE and Listen!
Target Audience: All Educators
Presented by: Tonya Skinner

In today's fast-paced world, strong communication skills aren't just necessary - they're essential. This upbeat, hands-on workshop is built to help you equip students with the tools they need to thrive, both in school and beyond. You'll walk away with easy-to-implement strategies for building a classroom culture rooted in collaboration, empathy, and active listening. Come ready to share, connect, and leave inspired to create a space where communication flows and students shine.

Economics & Personal Finance

Betting on Trouble: Teaching the Risks of Sports Gambling
Target Audience: Secondary
Presented by: Brooke Martinez, The Foundation for Economic Education

In this interactive session, participants will engage with classroom-ready lessons that simulate betting on sports events to reveal the financial and psychological risks of gambling. Teachers will explore how probability, incentives, and opportunity cost explain why betting is a losing game, and how to guide students toward healthier, long-term financial choices, such as investing.

Leveling the Playing Field: Empowering Students with Real-World Financial Skills
Target Audience: All Educators
Presented by: John Martin, The SIFMA Foundation

In a world of increasing financial complexity, preparing students with foundational money management skills is key. This session explores the SIFMA Foundation's flagship program, The Stock Market Game (SMG), a hands-on learning tool for students that aligns with modern educational trends and mandates. SMG places students in a simulated investment environment where they manage a virtual portfolio. This program's curriculum connects core financial concepts to subjects like math, social studies, and economics. We will also highlight other SIFMA Foundation programs, which help students develop critical thinking and communication skills. In this session, we will examine current trends in financial literacy education, evaluate how experiential learning can enhance students' critical thinking and real-world financial skills, and provide you with actionable strategies to expand access to high-quality financial education in your school or district. This session is designed for educators and administrators interested in practical ways to build students' financial skills.

Adopt AP Business with Personal Finance in the 2026-27 school year
Target Audience: Secondary
Presented by: Eileen Wargo, John Cook, & Tatyana Pashnyak, The College Board

AP Business with Personal Finance is an introductory, college-level business and personal finance course. Â Students explore the business disciplines of entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, accounting, and management through real-world business application, case studies, and project-based learning. In addition, students learn and apply all the National Standards for Personal Financial Education created by the Council for Economic Education and the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. Attend this session to experience a mock PBL lesson and learn more about why you should offer this course in your school in 2026-27!

Beyond Internships: How Apprenticeships Create Practice-Ready Professionals
Target Audience: All Educators
Presented by: Anisha Bailey, Taxley

Apprenticeships are reshaping how students enter the workforce, providing structured, paid, and practice-focused pathways that align education with real careers. Unlike internships, apprenticeships combine classroom instruction with thousands of hours of guided, on-the-job training, giving learners both credentials and confidence. This session will introduce the fundamentals of apprenticeship programs, show how they complement business education, and explore practical ways educators can connect students with these opportunities. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how apprenticeships can be leveraged to prepare the next generation of business, finance, and tax professionals.

Entrepreneurship

From Class to Startup: Structuring Entrepreneurship for Real-World Impact
Target Audience: Secondary
Presented by: Denise Leigh

If your entrepreneurship class feels more textbook than takeover, it's time to rethink the structure. This session dives into bold, engaging ways to turn your class into a launchpad for real-world business thinking. You'll explore how to use project-based learning, student-led instruction, and community partnerships to create a course that runs like a startup, dynamic, responsive, and hands-on. Whether students are pitching ideas, running school-based businesses, or connecting with local entrepreneurs, this approach gets them thinking (and working) like business owners. Walk away with practical strategies to build a class that mirrors the hustle, risk, and reward of real entrepreneurship.

From Petals to Profit: Turning Floral Creativity into Business Growth
Target Audience: All Educators
Presented by: Katrina Roddy & Tamisha Holifield, The Corporate Breakup

The Petals to Profit Workshop uses the floral industry as a hands-on, relatable model for teaching entrepreneurship. By looking at how a simple flower shop can branch into multiple revenue streams, students and educators gain practical tools they can apply to any business idea. In this workshop, we’ll explore:

Entrepreneurship Principles: How one product or service (flowers) can grow into diverse business opportunities from bouquets to candles, decor, events, and more. SCALABILITY is key here.

Business Strategies: Marketing, customer relations, and operations lessons from the floral industry that apply across all.

Classroom Connections: Ways teachers can translate the flower shop model into interactive classroom activities, student projects, or simulations that teach business fundamentals.

Student Adaptations: Creative fundraising or entrepreneurial ideas students can launch in their schools or communities using the “Petals to Profit” framework.

Takeaway: Participants leave with a clear, adaptable business framework and practical strategies to inspire entrepreneurial thinking in students.

General Business

Business Innovation through Design Thinking
Target Audience: Secondary
Presented by: Taryn Lang

Looking to innovate and recreate your classroom and personal pedagogy? Come to Business Innovation with Design Thinking to level up your business curriculum and see firsthand how you can reimagine modern-day learning as the world of education continues to evolve. In this session, you will see how applying design thinking to any project plan can refresh and reignite passionate learning experiences for business students. Along with design thinking principles at the forefront, project-based learning and social-emotional learning are mixed in to create the ultimate toolbox to add to your 'Monday'. Examples shown will be from entrepreneurship, marketing, and financial literacy classes. Additional resources include design challenge icebreakers, sprints, and ways to make this process scalable and adaptable to any curriculum. Are you ready to launch your very own design thinking roadmap? This session is for you, regardless of where your expertise lies. Be prepared to get inspired with all things Design Thinking and beyond!

Career Readiness: Internship Capstone
Target Audience: Post-Secondary
Presented by: Robert B. Blair

This session is designed for those who desire to learn about the renewed focus on career readiness at all levels of education through experiential learning. The Master of Science in Professional Science requires a 12-hour business core, including an internship capstone course, in addition to each concentration's (Actuarial Science, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Chemistry Analytics, Fermentation Science, Geoscience, and Health Care Informatics) foundational coursework. Internship candidates must apply skills learned throughout the degree program to complete the application process, secure a concentration-related internship, determine desirable, measurable outcomes, complete 250 required hours, and complete all other required portfolio experiences. The internship coordinator and internship supervisor/employer collaborate on the intern's evaluation and provide feedback throughout the process.

Information Technology

Ctrl + Alt + Engage: Teaching Computer Apps Without Putting Them to Sleep
Target Audience: Secondary
Presented by: Denise Leigh

If teaching computer applications feels like watching students click through boredom, it's time to reboot. This fast-moving session is full of copy-paste-ready strategies to make your lessons interactive, relevant, and yes, actually fun. You'll get tech-smart ideas for turning basic software skills into real-world learning, plus time-saving ways to grade without getting stuck in a feedback loop. Whether you're working in the cloud or stuck in a local file mess, this session will help you refresh your teaching like a clean install.

Adobe Creative Cloud: What's New?
Target Audience: All Educators
Presented by: Tonya Skinner

Have you been teaching Adobe applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, or Premiere Pro for years? There have been many updates in the last few years that really changed the game in graphic design and video. If your curriculum hasn't been updated in a bit, you will want to check out this session to learn about the new options available across all things Adobe! Plus, learn about a few free graphics tools you can use as well!

International Business

Beyond Borders: Teaching International Business with Energy and Impact
Target Audience: Secondary
Presented by: Denise Leigh

International business is more than maps and markets - it's movement, conflict, strategy, and culture. This fast-paced session connects your classroom to the headlines, with teaching ideas that make tariffs, trade routes, and global politics feel real and relevant. You'll explore ways to help students understand how international decisions shape what we buy, what we pay, and how businesses operate worldwide. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies that bring international business to life for today's world.

Marketing

Make Marketing Matter: Where Content Meets Creativity
Target Audience: All Educators
Presented by: Denise Leigh

Get your students hooked on marketing with fun, real-world strategies that bring concepts to life. In this session, you'll explore hands-on activities, creative projects, and tech-based tools that energize your classroom. We'll break down what really needs to be taught in a well-developed marketing class, aligned with the National Business Education Standards. You'll leave with practical resources, pacing ideas, and instructional hacks you can use the minute you're back in your classroom. Whether you're new to marketing or looking to refresh your content, this session keeps it real, relevant, and ready to go.

Brand You: A Classroom Activity for Student Success
Target Audience: Post-Secondary
Presented by: James Blair

Join us for this dynamic session featuring Dr. James Blair and guest speaker Dr. Peter Titlebaum, a recognized expert in branding and professional development. Dr. Titlebaum will share valuable insights on how students and even instructors can leverage personal branding to stand out, build meaningful networks, and create opportunities in their fields.

This session will briefly cover what a personal brand is and why it is important to establish, build, maintain, and, in some cases, reposition it in the marketplace. Developing a strong brand can help students and professionals be seen as emerging leaders, engage with their professional community, and increase visibility for jobs and collaboration opportunities.

The primary focus will be an in-class activity for instructors to use with students, guiding them to reflect on their current personal brand, envision their future brand, and map a path to get there. The session also explores social media strategies and marketing metrics students can use to amplify their presence and track the effectiveness of their branding efforts. We’ll conclude with a Q&A and gather feedback on the assignment experience.

Game On: How to Launch a School-Wide Marketing Event That Engages and Inspires
Target Audience: Secondary
Presented by: Andy Wise

For over 15 years, Hempfield High School in Lancaster County, PA, has turned marketing concepts into unforgettable, student-led experiences through dynamic school-wide events. In this session, discover how you can bring the same energy to your school with events like Dodgeball Tournaments, Madden and FIFA eSports competitions, Student vs. Faculty Basketball games, Mini-Golf experiences, Spikeball showdowns, and Punt, Pass & Kick contests. You'll walk away with everything you need to guide your students in planning and executing an event of their own, whether in a 4-week unit or over the course of a semester. Students take charge by joining committees such as Marketing, Sponsorship, Registration, Finance, Game Day Operations, and more, mirroring real career paths in event marketing. Learn how these events can generate revenue for your program or charity, build strong community and business partnerships, and give students a hands-on, real-world experience they'll never forget. With past sponsors including Herr's, Kunzler, Red Bull, and TaylorMade/Adidas, your students will realize the sky is truly the limit. Building upon this---what creative sponsors or connections could your students make? Get inspired. Get equipped. Go home ready to run your own show.

Personal Growth

Magic Wand Thinking
Target Audience: All Educators
Presented by: Amy Downs

Envision limitless possibilities and take actionable steps to transform dreams into reality.

Keynote: Hope is a Verb
Target Audience: All Educators
Presented by: Amy Downs

Amy Downs survived a bomb exploding in the building of the credit union where she was working, which killed 168 people, including 18 of her 33 co-workers. Today, she is the President and an award-winning CEO of that same organization. Allegiance Credit Union has grown by 400% and is thriving. Drawing on her recently released book “Hope Is A Verb”, Amy is excited to share how you can respond to a crisis in a way that will make your organization come out of this even stronger than before you went in.

Research

The Emergence of STEM in Business Education
Target Audience: Post-Secondary
Presented by: Jeremy Jeffery

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) continues to impact the field of Business Education. The researchers sought to address the current trends and impacts of STEM on Business Education through a state-of-the-art literature review. A state-of-the-art literature review enables researchers to gain insights into current trends by examining past events and how they influence current trends. This session aims to outline the impact of STEM on Business Education, including purposeful and meaningful trends based on current research.

CTE Leadership: An examination of leadership competencies, challenges, and professional development needs of administrators
Target Audience: Post-Secondary
Presented by: Aime Torres, Chadwich Springer, Elisha Wohleb, Leane Skinner

An administrator of CTE programs has historically originated from within the ranks of CTE. Many of these administrators began their careers when vocational schools and career centers opened in the late 1960s and early 1970s (Zirkle & Cotton, 2001). However, these baby boomers are beginning to retire, creating a shortage of CTE administrators with CTE backgrounds. The purpose of this quantitative, correlational study was to examine whether there is a correlation among CTE administrators' perceived leadership competencies, perceived challenges, and areas of needed professional development. Additionally, the study explored whether differences exist based on specific demographics of CTE administrators and areas of professional development needs.

Ethical Challenges Facing Discrimination of Women in the Workforce and How It Relates to Business Education
Target Audience: Post-Secondary
Presented by: Krista Troiani & Jane Brooker

As individuals, we need to understand the importance of making ethical decisions and leading by example. This session will explore the ethical dimensions of gender discrimination in the workplace and how business educators can address this in their classes.

AI-Powered Case Study Approach
Target Audience: Post-Secondary
Presented by: Min Xu

This research session presents findings on integrating AI into finance teaching through a case study approach. The study examines how AI can enhance scenario simulations, decision-making debates, risk-return tradeoff analysis, and business reports and presentations. Ethical considerations and strategies for faculty buy-in are also explored, offering a well-rounded perspective on bringing AI into the finance classroom.

Evaluating Student Perceptions of an Embedded Course ChatBot: Accuracy, Ease of Use, and Usefulness in Business Education
Target Audience: Post-Secondary
Presented by: Thomas Mays

This session presents findings from a mixed-methods study investigating an embedded course chatbot integrated into multiple undergraduate business courses, including Computer-Based Business Analysis, Digital Commerce, and Artificial Intelligence in Small Business. The session explores student perceptions of the chatbot’s accuracy, ease of use, and overall usefulness, while situating these results within broader technology adoption frameworks. Attendees will gain insights into how AI-driven course-specific chatbots can complement business education by supporting data-driven analysis, e-commerce learning, and entrepreneurial applications. The discussion emphasizes practical considerations for implementation and integration into course design to better prepare students for evolving digital business environments.

Teaching Methods

Right Brain, Left Brain, RTI!
Target Audience: Secondary
Presented by: Sheri Turner

What is differentiated learning in the classroom, and how can we spot the different ways our students learn? Once we know, how do we teach the curriculum in various ways to meet our students' needs? We will answer those questions and learn how to apply the Fisher and Frey model to our lessons. We will also learn what response-to-intervention really means and how to implement it in our daily classroom plans. This presentation delves into differentiated learning, exploring how hemisphericity of the brain influences student learning styles and shapes curriculum design. We will examine the unique cognitive profiles that emerge from left- and right-brain preferences, enabling educators to identify the distinct ways in which students process and retain information. Central to our discussion is the practical application of the Fisher and Frey Model, which offers a structured approach to embedding differentiated instruction into everyday classroom practice. Additionally, the session will clarify the Response to Intervention (RTI) framework by detailing its three-tiered approach and providing actionable strategies to support all learners through tailored, evidence-based interventions. Join us as we integrate theory and practice to empower educators to create an inclusive and responsive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of every student.

The Unexpected Benefits of Play
Target Audience: Post-Secondary
Presented by: Teresa Thompson & Tracie Miller, Teachers of Accounting at Two-Year Colleges (TACTYC)

In a world where students (and instructors) are often overwhelmed by school demands, the power of play can be a game-changer. This presentation delves into how integrating play into classes can transform learning experiences. Discover how playful approaches, ranging from creative individual work to game-based learning, can enhance engagement, boost retention, and foster interpersonal connections. By exploring research and real-world examples, we'll unravel how play isn't just for little kids but a crucial tool for academic success. Join us to see how play, and its unexpected benefits, can turn complex subjects into exciting opportunities for growth and mastery.

Don't Forget the Village: Reaching the Heart of Students by Reaching the Heart of Their Homes
Target Audience: Secondary
Presented by: Heaven Warner

High school students don't just carry backpacks into your classroom; they carry their family histories, their lived experiences, and the emotional weight of adolescence. If we want to reach them truly, we must first get the people who love them. This session challenges educators to reframe student success by rebuilding the bridge between school and home. Through powerful storytelling, real-world examples, and research-backed strategies, participants will explore how family engagement, especially in high school, can reignite student motivation, improve graduation rates, and foster a culture of shared success. Attendees will leave equipped with tools to build trust with families, lead culturally responsive outreach, and create high-impact student-parent-school partnerships that make the village visible again.

Rubrics that Rock: Grade Smarter, Not Harder
Target Audience: All Educators
Presented by: Amy Grinsteinner

Are you tired of spending endless hours grading projects, only to feel like you're writing the same feedback over and over? Wish you could give clearer, more consistent feedback while reducing your grading load? This session is for you! This dynamic session will show you how to design and implement effective rubrics that aren't just for assigning grades but are also powerful tools for student learning and a time-saving secret weapon. We'll explore strategies to craft clear, concise rubrics that clarify expectations for students and significantly streamline your grading process. You'll leave ready to transform your approach to project assessment, giving better feedback faster, and reclaiming valuable hours in your week. Get prepared to grade smarter, not harder!

The Interactive Upgrade: Transform Any Worksheet
Target Audience: All Educators
Presented by: Tori Hale

Worksheets don't have to be passive, and you don't have to rewrite your curriculum to make learning active. In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to take any existing worksheet and give it an interactive upgrade using a simple, four-step strategy designed for busy business educators. Whether you're working with mandated materials, textbook resources, or old-school paper tasks, this session will show you how to turn flat, sit-and-get assignments into engaging, student-centered experiences using innovative, repeatable strategies that bring business education to life.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn the 4-step Interactive Upgrade method: Strip It, Flip It, Frame It, Activate It.
• Explore rework strategies for common worksheet types (e.g., charts, scenarios, vocabulary, short-answer).
• See real before-and-after transformations from business classrooms.
• Leave with a plug-and-play worksheet upgrade planner you can start using tomorrow.

Flip the Focus: From Teacher Workhorse to Student Powerhouse
Target Audience: All Educators
Presented by: Tori Hale

If your students are sitting silently while you do all the heavy lifting, this session is your reset. Learn how to build routines that shift ownership from teacher to student without sacrificing structure, standards, or success. Using student-centered techniques designed specifically for business education, you'll explore ways to make your students the thinkers, talkers, and doers, whether you're tackling business law, entrepreneurship, or personal finance.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn easy-to-implement routines that increase student cognitive load
• Explore classroom-tested strategies for embedding content through discussion and decision-making
• Get tips for reducing teacher burnout while raising the bar for students
• Leave with plug-and-play tools to build student-led learning into any business unit

The Engagement Layer: Add Instant Interaction to Any Lesson
Target Audience: All Educators
Presented by: Tori Hale

You don't need to throw out your whole lesson to make it more interactive; you just need to layer in engagement. This session shows business teachers how to enhance existing materials using five low-prep strategies: Prediction, Reaction, Challenge, Partner, and Movement. Whether you're teaching marketing ethics, spreadsheets, or digital citizenship, these overlays will help you breathe new life into your instruction without disrupting your pacing guide.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn the 5-layer model to boost lesson engagement instantly.
• See how to adapt slides, articles, and videos into active experiences. Explore real-world business examples using layered interaction.
• Leave with a plug-and-play overlay builder you can use on Monday

Lucky, Risky, Sabotaged: Add Controlled Chaos to Any Business Lesson
Target Audience: All Educators
Presented by: Tori Hale

• You don't need a classroom currency or a prize cart to make lessons exciting. This high-energy session explores how to layer luck, risk, and sabotage onto your existing business content to increase motivation, critical thinking, and peer accountability, without adding any extra prep. Whether you're teaching Excel, ethics, or entrepreneurship, these twists keep students hooked and doing the work harder, not just louder. Walk away with plug-in tools you can use tomorrow to make any activity feel like a challenge without turning it into a full-blown game.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn how to use three chaos-driven mechanics: Luck, Risk, and Sabotage, to layer interaction and excitement.
• Discover examples of each mechanic applied to real business content (Marketing, Accounting, Law, etc.)
• Explore how chaos mechanics can deepen critical thinking and student ownership, without overwhelming you.

Game On! Unplugged Learning Adventures
Target Audience: Secondary
Presented by: Tonya Skinner

Ready to ditch the devices and get your students moving? Get students out from behind screens and engage in friendly competition and activities perfect for review, reinforcement, and fun. We will play, discuss, and explore how to integrate these activities into any business classroom easily.

The Introvert-Friendly Guide to Cooperative Learning
Target Audience: All Educators
Presented by: Tonya Skinner

Give your students the skills they need to succeed in a collaborative world. This session will provide strategies for fostering teamwork, communication, and problem-solving through engaging cooperative learning activities. Learn practical, low-stress strategies to encourage genuine collaboration, even with introverted students, and equip them with essential teamwork skills.

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College Board announced today a strategic partnership with three of the nation’s leading career and technical education organizations (CTSOs) and the National Business Education Association (NBEA). This partnership will help more students gain access to one of College Board’s new AP® Career Kickstart™ courses: AP Business with Personal Finance. 

College Board’s collaboration will expand opportunities for members of Business Professionals of America (BPA), DECA, and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) as they prepare for life after high school through enhanced resources that support both academic and career success. BPA, DECA, FBLA, and NBEA advisors will also benefit from access to training and resources to guide students on exam preparation, scholarships, and admissions. 

Career Kickstart courses combine the decades of college-level rigor that AP is known for with industry-guided relevance and are designed to build valuable skills that prepare students for high-demand, high-wage careers. Students who complete the courses will be eligible to earn college credit and an employer-endorsed credential that opens doors for students interested in two- and four-year colleges, technical schools; apprenticeships; the military; or direct entry into the workforce. 

“We’re thrilled that our partnerships with BPA, DECA, FBLA, and NBEA will augment AP Business with Personal Finance classroom learning with cocurricular programming such as competitions, conferences, and other hands-on experiences focused on career and professional development,” said Jennifer Mulhern, vice president of AP Program Access. “The deep expertise these organizations have in developing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs complements our work to build rigorous courses that do more than just count toward a high school diploma.”

Launching in the fall of 2026, AP Business with Personal Finance is a yearlong high school business and personal finance course that aligns closely with a college-level introduction to business course. Students will explore the business disciplines of entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, accounting, and management through real-world business applications, case studies, and project based learning. In addition, students will learn and apply all the National Standards for Personal Financial Education created by the Council for Economic Education and the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy.   

What Our Partners Are Saying

“AP Business with Personal Finance gives CTE students a powerful way to turn classroom learning into real-world readiness,” said Patrick W. Schultz, executive director/CEO of BPA. “At Business Professionals of America, we’re proud to champion this course and see it as an extension of what we’ve always believed in—equipping students with the business, financial, and leadership skills to thrive in any career and every stage of life.” 

“The AP Business with Personal Finance course allows DECA members the possibility to receive the benefits of Advanced Placement® for a career and technical education course for the first time,” said Christopher Young, chief program officer of DECA Inc. “The course positions business and marketing education as just as important as core academics, with the opportunities to earn a higher GPA and college credit while preparing for college and beyond. Our DECA chapter advisors who are piloting the program tell us it aligns with their curriculum and overlays tremendously with DECA’s competitive events program.”

“FBLA and College Board share a vision of preparing students with the knowledge and skills that today’s colleges and employers demand,” said Jennifer Woods, president & CEO of FBLA. “Through the launch of AP Business with Personal Finance, we are aligning rigorous academic coursework with FBLA’s career-connected programming, expanding opportunity for our members nationwide, and strengthening the pipeline of future leaders.”

“I’ve worked with more than a thousand professional education developers and have spent my career advancing high standards in business and financial education,” said Joe McClary, executive director of NBEA. “College Board’s AP Business with Personal Finance course is among the most thoughtfully designed and engaging I’ve seen. Its development process—marked by exceptional instructional design, psychometric integrity, and collaboration with leading educators—sets a benchmark for quality. This course not only exemplifies best practices in curriculum design but also equips students with the essential business and financial skills they need for lifelong success.”

National Business Education Association Announces 2025 Award Recipients

Cincinnati, Ohio – [Month] [Day], 2025 – The National Business Education Association (NBEA) proudly honored exceptional educators and leaders in business education during its 2025 National Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio. This year’s awardees represent excellence, innovation, and service at every level of business education.

Secondary Business Teacher of the Year – Jessica Crabtree

Jessica Crabtree of Newton High School in Newton, Kansas, has been shaping the future of business education for more than a decade. Through her leadership of the school’s internship program and her active involvement in Business Professionals of America, she helps students bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience. Recognized early in her career as Rookie Teacher of the Year, Crabtree has continued to innovate and serve at the state, regional, and national levels. Her dedication inspires students and colleagues alike to see business education as both a pathway and a purpose.

Secondary Business Teacher of the Year – Jennifer Drey

Jennifer Drey of Milton Hershey School in Hershey, Pennsylvania, empowers her students to lead with confidence and competence. Her classroom comes alive through financial literacy initiatives, entrepreneurial ventures, and career-readiness projects that mirror today’s business world. A respected mentor and advocate for equity in education, Drey has earned state and national recognition for her work. Whether advising Future Business Leaders of America, writing curriculum, or presenting at conferences, she embodies the spirit of excellence and innovation in business education.

Collegiate/University Teacher of the Year – Dr. Chadwick Springer

Dr. Chadwick Springer of Auburn University is both a scholar and a pioneer in business and marketing education. Known nationally for his research, publications, and leadership—including service as Southern Region President of NBEA—Springer equips his students with industry certifications and workforce-ready skills. His forward-thinking course on Generative AI exemplifies his commitment to preparing graduates for the evolving demands of business. Dr. Springer’s blend of academic rigor and real-world application has made him a model for excellence in higher education.

Best Member-Written Forum Article Award – Dr. Tatyana Pashnyak

Dr. Tatyana Pashnyak, Professor at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Bainbridge, Georgia, received the 2025 Best Member-Written Forum Article Award for her piece, “Harness the Power of AI to Create Engaging Business Case Studies.” Her work offers practical, innovative approaches for educators seeking to integrate artificial intelligence into classroom practice. The award recognizes her contribution to advancing both pedagogy and technology integration in business education.

CBTR National Leadership Award – Professor Saundra Thompson McFarland

Professor Saundra Thompson McFarland of Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi, has demonstrated extraordinary leadership in advancing business education and research. As Chair of the Council for Business Teaching and Research (CBTR) and Coordinator of the Business Education Research Conference (BERC), she has guided both organizations with strategic vision and purpose. A department chair and practicing attorney, McFarland exemplifies dedication to scholarship, service, and mentorship. Her advocacy led to the creation of NBEA’s postsecondary educator track, expanding opportunities for business educators nationwide.

BERC Best Paper Award – Dr. Min Xu

Dr. Min Xu, Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Detroit Mercy, received the 2025 Best Paper Award from the Business Education Research Conference (BERC). Her paper reflects deep insight into finance education, corporate ethics, and organizational behavior. With a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Isenberg School of Management, Dr. Xu continues to advance meaningful research that bridges financial theory with the ethical and educational dimensions of business.

Business Education National Hall of Fame Inductee – Dr. B. June Schmidt (Posthumous)

The late Dr. B. June Schmidt devoted her career to advancing business education across all levels. A teacher, scholar, and mentor, her work shaped curriculum development and educator preparation for generations. Over her career, she delivered more than 60 national presentations, authored 50 publications, and developed 15 instructional guides. A past NBEA Collegiate Teacher of the Year and John Robert Gregg Award recipient, Dr. Schmidt’s legacy continues to inspire excellence in teaching and research.

Business Education National Hall of Fame Inductee – Dr. Judith J. Lambrecht

Dr. Judith J. Lambrecht is recognized for nearly four decades of distinguished leadership, scholarship, and innovation in business education. Her groundbreaking research on technology integration and digital transformation reshaped the discipline long before it became mainstream. Author of more than 80 publications and recipient of the prestigious John Robert Gregg Award, Dr. Lambrecht’s influence extends through her students, colleagues, and the profession itself. Her induction celebrates a career defined by vision, mentorship, and enduring impact.

About NBEA:
The National Business Education Association (NBEA) is the nation’s premier professional organization for business educators, dedicated to advancing business education at every level through research, professional development, and advocacy. Learn more at www.NBEA.org.

Contents include:

• NBEA's Convention Update - All You Need to Know
• 2025 NBEA Member Survey
• In Memoriam: Carol Ann Mitchell (1943–2025)
• NBEA's ChatGPT AI Lesson Plan Creator Version 1.0 Released
• Welcome NBEA Solution Provider Marketplace SimulationsSeptember/October Professional Development Opportunities
• Top NBEA Community Contributors

• Convention Keynote Preview – Amy Downs shares inspiring message as last survivor pulled from 1995 Oklahoma City bombing
• 2025 NBEA Member Survey Feedback – Insights on strengths, opportunities, and member priorities
• Start Your School Year Strong – Five inspiring ways to energize business teaching
  Savvas joins NBEA as first-time exhibitor
• NBEA Pre-Conference Event – AI Business Communications Masterclass with Danny Rubin
• Call for Submissions – 2026 Effective Methods of Teaching Business Education, Preparing Students for Workforce Success
• Fall/Winter Business Education Forum Theme – “Transactional Education: Show Me the Money!”
• Level Up Your Teaching at NBEA 2025 – Convention preview of fresh classroom-ready ideas
• Remembering Mrs. Bobbie Timmermann – 58-year career in business education
• Strengthen Your Legacy with NBEA – Include NBEA in estate planning
• Business Education Research Conference – Proposal deadline extended to September 1, 2025
• Coming Soon – NBEA’s exclusively trained ChatGPT Lesson Plan Creator
• August/September Professional Development Opportunities – Multiple webinars and networking events
• Important NBEA Dates – Key deadlines from September to October 2025

• NBEA Welcomes Pamela Scott Bracey to the Presidency
• Celebrating 54 Years of Membership: Alice Huskey’s Lifelong Legacy with NBEA
• NBEA Pre-Conference Event AI Business Communications Masterclass with Danny Rubin
• Call for 2025 Convention Session Proposals Cincinnati, Ohio Deadline Extended to August 1July/August
• Professional Development Opportunities
• NBEA Taps Dr. Lori Hauf for Director of Education
• Effective MethodsCall for Submissions Research and Non-Research Pieces Welcome
• July/August Professional Development Opportunities
• Top NBEA Community Contributors
• Important NBEA Dates
• Don't Get Left Behind, See How Business Educators are Using AI - Get Your 12 Hour Video Set with Materials
• The 2025 Summer Business Education Forum Is Now Available

• Tell Your Students To Apply For a 2025 NBEA Scholarship - Applications Now Open
• It Isn't Too Late to Register "The Future of Technology in Business Education" Frisco, Texas June 17-18, 2025Call for Proposals - 2025 Convention, Cincinnati, Ohio Deadline Extended to July 1
• NBEA's 2025 Scholarship Campaign Donors - THANK YOU!
• June Professional Development Opportunities
• Don't Get Left Behind, See How Business Educators are Using AI - Get Your 12 Hour Video Set with Materials
• NBEA Launches More Professional Development Events Than Ever Before

Contents include:

• 2025-2026 Committee, Taskforce, and Task Force Signups Are Ready
• NBEA's 2025 Scholarship Campaign 70% to Goal - Would You Help?
• The Future of Technology in Business Education Comes to Frisco, Texas June 17-18, 2025 Time is Running Out to Register
• Tell Your Students To Apply For a 2025 NBEA Scholarship - Applications Now Open
• Scholarship Guidelines
• Don't Get Left Behind,
• See How Business Educators are Using AI - Get Your 12 Hour Video Set with Materials
• Call for Proposals - 2025 Convention, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Top NBEA Community Contributors
• NBEA Launches More Professional Development Events Than Ever Before

Contents include:

• The Future of Technology in Business Education: A Business Educator VIP Event Comes to Frisco, Texas
• NBEA's 2025 Scholarship Campaign 64% to Goal - Would You Help?
• From the NBEA Online Community FREE Accounting Challenges
• Call for Proposals - 2025 Convention, Cincinnati, Ohio
• 2025-2026 Committee, Taskforce, and Task Force Signups Are Ready
• Tell Your Students To Apply For a 2025 NBEA Scholarship - Applications Now Open
• Scholarship Guidelines
• Post-Secondary Educators' Networking Event with CBTR
• Don't Get Left Behind, See How Business Educators are Using AI - March 14-17, 2025
• and more

Contents include:

• Deadline Extended to April 1: Leave a 30-60 Second Business Teaching Tip Video and Receive a Free Hardcopy of 2024 Effective Methods of Teaching Business - Help NBEA be a Powerhouse of Teaching Knowledge
• NBEA Launches 2025 Scholarship Campaign
• Call for Proposals - 2025 Convention, Cincinnati, Ohio
• 2025-2026 Committee, Taskforce, and Task Force Signups Are Ready
• Don't Get Left Behind, See How Business Educators are Using AI - March 14-17, 2025
• Post-Secondary Educators' Networking Event with CBTR
• Mountain Plains Educators Plan "The Future of Technology in Business" for June 17-18, 2024
• Want to Write and Publish with NBEA?
• TACTYC Conference

Contents include: 

• Attention ALL NBEA Members: Leave a 30-60 Second Business Teaching Tip Video and Receive a Free Hardcopy of 2024 Effective Methods of Teaching Business
• Unlock the Power of AI in Education: A Must-Attend Professional Development Event!
• Call for Proposals - 2025 Convention, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Secrets to Student Engagement...with Denise Leigh
• 2025-2026 Committee, Taskforce, and Task Force Signups Are Ready
• Mountain Plains Educators Plan "The Future of Technology in Business" for June 17-18, 2024
• 2024 Effective Methods for Teaching in a Crisis By NBEA Now Available in Kindle
• Post-Secondary Educators' Networking Event February 13, 2025 4:30 ET
• Want to Write and Publish with NBEA?
• News From NBEA Associate Members

and more

contents include:

• Call for Proposals Artificial Intelligence Symposium in Business Education, April 14-17, 2025 Deadline - February 1, 2025
• NBEA Soft Launches The National Business Honor Society - Collegiate
• The Montana Business Education Association to Host Western Region Event in Billings, Montana
• 2025-2026 Committee, Taskforce, and Task Force Signups Are Ready
• Mountain Plains Educators Plan "The Future of Technology in Business" for June 17-18, 2024
• New in the NBEA Library
• Top NBEA Community Contributors
• Latest From the NBEA CommunityTips for Teaching in a Mixed Classroom

Contents include:

• Transform Business Education with AI: Call for Proposals for The NBEA Artificial Intelligence Symposium - April 14-17, 2025
• Mountain Plains Educators Plan Business Tours, Professional Development, and Networking for June 17-18, 2024
• NBEA Bids a Fond Farewell to Office Manager Jeri Werner
• and more.

• NBEA President-elect (2025-2026) - COMPLETE THIS NOMINATION FORM by February 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time if you meet eligibility requirements. Election to this position is a three-year commitment involving duties pertaining to the president-elect, president, and immediate past and present. A job description can be found on page 16 of the NBEA Bylaws.  View a position summary.
  
• * NBEA Executive Board Representative for the North Central Region (2025-2028).
  
• * NBEA Executive Board Representative for the Mountain-Plains Region (2025-2028). 
  
• * Nominations will also be received from all councils including CBTR, NBHS. Council board representatives are elected for one year terms.
  

This announcement serves as public notice to all eligible individuals who may be interested in the leadership positions as required in NBEA governing documents.

• New Release of the Journal of Research in Business Education Highlights Innovative Approaches in Business Teaching
• How NBEA's Business Education Standards Guide the Praxis 5101 Test
  
• Top NBEA Community Contributors
• Addressing the Issues Keeping Business Educators Up at Night
• News From NBEA Associate Members - Tech Twins
  

contents include:

• Sympathy to the Friends and Family of Dr. Linda Acker
• Register for the NBEA Personal Finance and Accounting Educators' Summit
• Top NBEA Community Contributors
• Top Business Education Influencer Denise Leigh Begins Monthly Contributions to the NBEA Community
• Data from ETS Shows A Consist Number of Teachers Credentialing to Teach Business
• and more.

Contents include:

• Starting the School Year Right: A Guide for Business Teachers
• Time is Running Out to Register for the NBEA Personal Finance and Accounting Educators' Summit
• Join NBEA's Publishing Opportunities Community - Be a Thought Leader
• National Business Honor Society Chapter - Application Deadline - October 1
• NBEA to Phase Out Dues for the Council for International Business Education
• NBEA Business Educator's Knowledge Challenge
• Top NBEA Community Contributors
• Saddle Up Your Horse - We Have a Trail To Blaze to OMAHA in 2026
• and more
  

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to inform you of an important update regarding the Council on International Business Education (CIBE). After thoughtful deliberation, the NBEA Board of Directors voted in July to gradually phase out the CIBE affiliation dues, with this change taking effect on July 1, 2025.

Please rest assured that if you have recently paid your CIBE dues, your benefits and services will continue uninterrupted through July 2025. However, no new dues will be collected moving forward as we transition the council structure.

Moving ahead, NBEA remains fully committed to addressing international business education issues within our broader programs and offerings. The Board's decision reflects a shift in focus within our membership, where a separate council was no longer deemed necessary for these topics.

We deeply appreciate your engagement and contribution to the CIBE over the years. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us or connect with Dr. Elizabeth Diamond, your NBEA Board representative. NBEA Executive Director, Joe McClary said,"we are glad we can continue to provide content to our educators regarding international business education without charging additional dues. NBEA always looks forward to sharing international perspectives when they are relevant to NBEA's membership. We also thank Dr. Diamond for leading the effort for CIBE over the past several years."

Thank you for your continued support of NBEA and your dedication to advancing business education.

Warm regards,
Joe McClary, CAE
Executive Director, NBEA

Contents include:

• The Ramsey Show's Co-Host George Kamel to Keynote the NBEA Personal Finance and Accounting Educators' Summit
• NBEA Preparing New National Business Honor Society-Collegiate
• NBEA Business Educator's Knowledge Challenge
• NBEA Upgrades Its Digital Badge For Members
• Hot! Striking a Balance with AISummer 2024, Business Education Forum
• Very Popular!Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT: Advanced Functions for Business EducatorsFeatured Article from Effective Methods 2024, Volume 2
• Preparing Students for Managerial Careers with Principles of Managementand more.