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Quarterly Calls
August 19, 2020, 12:00-1:00 EST
November 18, 2020, 12:00-1:00 EST
February 17, 2021, 12:00-1:00 EST

MBA Conclave Curriculum and Teaching Virtual Experience
October 16 - 18, 2020
Conference Info

Quarterly Consortium Call on Wednesday

Here is the GoToMeeting link for those who are planning to join us on Wednesday. Hope to see you there!

Quarterly Consortium Rep Call
Wed, Aug 19, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

• Learning Center access for programs beyond secondary business administration 
• Do you have TAN members in your state? Let’s talk about what this means and how to maximize these ambassadors in your state. 

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/734423301

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122

Access Code: 734-423-301

Janssen to Represent Nebraska

Seuferer to Represent Maryland

MBA Research Staffing Update

Two current MBA Research staff members are moving to new and exciting roles beginning in September!

• Stephanie King will become our Manager of Business Engagement. In this role, she will help strengthen our primary research efforts and our presence in business communities across the country. While she was previously a project manager for High School of Business™, she also worked closely with business engagement efforts here at MBA Research—most recently recruiting for and attending a futuring panel in Kentucky. Contact her at KingS@MBAResearch.org. 
   
• Zulfa Rizqiya steps into Stephanie's former role on Team HSB. Zulfa holds a bachelor's in strategic communications and spent the last two years with us as a production associate and marketing assistant. She will be primary point of contact for HSB schools and can be reached at RizqiyaZ@MBAResearch.org.

Spread the News

Below is the latest edition of our cut-and-paste "Latest News" for teachers. We appreciate all you do to keep teachers in your state informed of what we have available for them. Thanks! --Lisa Berkey

Resources and Updates from MBA Research & Curriculum Center

MBA Research is a not-for-profit working in partnership with business administration educators.

Make the most of your state's membership in 20/21!

Save time this school year with one prep that works whether your district decides on in-person or remote learning. The Canvas-based MBA Learning Center LMS is loaded with lesson modules (LAPs) focused on business, marketing, and professional skills. Need to use Schoology or another LMS? Upload the modules into your system. "I was so thankful to have the Learning Center when the shutdown happened. All the other teachers in my building were scrambling and I just told my kids, you know how to do this see you on Canvas and Zoom!" -Rebecca Hudson, Lebanon CTC (MO)
 
Learn from business executives - no travel required. This year, experience MBA Conclave Teaching & Curriculum Conference without the obstacles travel can sometimes cause. As always, Conclave 2020 will feature presentations from business leaders and stellar educators, and provide an opportunity to connect with your peers. Join us from the comfort of your home October 9-11.

New in State's Connection

The State's Connection portal is full of free tools, content, and resources for all teachers in our member states. Each state has its own page with different content based on that state's membership option. Check out the latest additions:

• Work-based learning resource on career-advancement activities. (Available only in states with Standard membership level or higher) 
• Action Brief: Exploring the Agile Workforce: Are You Ready?
• Gray Zone ethical dilemma on product mix