2026-07-28-i-went-from-rising-senior-to-teacher-here-s-what-i-learned-cc0638f85b
High School Student Teaches Economics Through Sports Simulations
EdSurge
EDITOR BRIEF
A high school student in New Jersey created a free economics program for middle schoolers, using AI-built simulations based on sports. Students make decisions like managing payroll, handling salary caps, drafting players, and setting ticket prices while learning concepts such as incentives, scarcity, risk, and opportunity cost. The classes mix slide lessons, discussion, and interactive games.
INSIGHTS
This shows how coding and AI can turn abstract ideas into hands-on lessons. If you’re learning, try building a simple simulation that lets users make choices and see consequences.
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