INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Historically, October has been a month of notable stock market volatility, with historic crashes such as the Great Depression of 1929 and Black Monday of 1987. These events have given rise to a feeling of “Octoberphobia” among some investors. Lessons about these events and others are included in Common Sense Economics by Poptential, a free, comprehensive digital curriculum for high school. Click to tweet.
“It’s never too early for teachers to engage students in discussions about the history of the stock market, its impact on economic growth or decline, and how it can empower students to invest in their own future,” said Julie Smitherman. , former social studies professor and chief content officer at Certell, Inc., the nonprofit behind Poptential.
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