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Baker Elementary students take top prizes in Arkansas Stock Market Game; district celebrates financial literacy
Summary
Elementary students from Baker Elementary earned first and second place in the Arkansas Stock Market Game; the board recognized their teachers and said winners will be hosted at a luncheon.
Two student teams from Baker Elementary were recognized Jan. 14 by the Pulaski County Special School District board after placing first and second in the Arkansas Stock Market Game regional competition.
Students and staff: The teams — coached by Baker teachers and supported by Economics Arkansas — began the competition with a simulated portfolio of $100,000 and managed hypothetical trades through the fall semester. The first‑place team grew its portfolio to $136,778.31, teachers said. Students described strategies including diversification and selecting stocks tied to cryptocurrency exposure (MicroStrategy was cited by students as a choice in their simulated portfolio).
Why it matters: The Stock Market Game is presented as a financial‑literacy and economics lesson for students; district staff said the program teaches decision‑making, math and communication skills and exposes students to career information.
Board recognition: Interim Superintendent Doctor Gess and board members congratulated the students and teachers; the winners will be given a district‑sponsored luncheon. Students credited weekly instruction, journaling and parental engagement for their performance.
Ending: Board members praised the program and urged continued expansion of financial‑literacy opportunities across the district.
