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Advisor Best Practice Spotlight of the Week: Elizabeth Martin

Mar 2, 2026

At Reedy DECA, advisor Elizabeth Martin is bringing the business world directly into her classroom by intentionally incorporating DECA’s Corporate Challenges into both her instruction and chapter culture

Case Study of the Week
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Case Study of the Week: Transitioning Due To Ethics

Mar 2, 2026

Step into the role of a small business owner that runs Pets for You, a pet shop that sells dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, snakes and fish. You began Pets for You 20 years ago. As a lifelong pet lover, you wanted to start a business that would help connect people and pets with forever homes.

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Exploring Air Force Careers: From Enlisted Paths to Becoming an Officer

Mar 1, 2026

The U.S. Air Force offers flexible career pathways. Students can gain real-world experience, earn college degrees while serving and grow into leadership positions, building a career that evolves with their goals over time.

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Leading the Future: Celebrating Women in DECA for Women’s History Month

Mar 1, 2026

Within DECA, celebrating women feels especially meaningful. Walk into any chapter meeting or conference, and you will see young women stepping forward as competitors, innovators, mentors and leaders.

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Congratulations to the 2025-26 IIA Community Impact Challenge Winners

Feb 26, 2026

Infinity Insurance Agency (IIA) and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025-26 Community Impact Challenge!

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Congratulations to the 2025-26 NASPO Strategic School Procurement Challenge Winners

Feb 24, 2026

NASPO and DECA are thrilled to announce the winners of the Strategic School Procurement Challenge!

Question of the Day
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What is an effect of monitoring your progress while working toward a goal?
  • It increases the likelihood that you will succeed.
  • It makes your goal more challenging and time-consuming.
  • It encourages communication throughout the process.
  • It adds external pressure to accomplish tasks.
Announcements
Congratulations to the 2025-26 CEWD Power Perks Challenge Winners
Feb 26, 2026
Congratulations to the 2025-26 IIA Community Impact Challenge Winners
Feb 26, 2026
Congratulations to the 2025-26 NASPO Strategic School Procurement Challenge Winners
Feb 24, 2026
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Taking Stock with Teens® Spring Survey Ends
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Apply for the 2026 J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation Travel Scholarships

Applications are due by March 27, 2026

DECA News

Apply Now for the 2026 DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grants

Applications are due by March 20, 2026

Chapter Strategy

Why CTE and DECA Advocacy Matters

DECA's Advocacy Campaign is due March 2, 2026

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From Your Association’s CDC to ICDC: Making the Most of the In-Between

Asher Leventhal
High School Division President
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Go for Glass: Competition Tips from an ICDC Glass Winner

Cullen Watanuki
Central Region Vice President
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Leading the Future: Celebrating Women in DECA for Women’s History Month

Hannah Heidari
North Atlantic Region Vice President
Conferences

Beyond Competition: The DECA ICDC Impact

Mason St. Jean
Southern Region Vice President
Chapter Strategy

Turning Ambition into Action: Smart Ways to Fundraise for ICDC

Praveena Mahendran
Western Region Vice President
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Presidents Council | March 2026
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The DECA Drop Episode 4: Go the Extra at Your Association Conference
Feb 24, 2026
The DECA Drop Episode 3: Campaigning and Competition Season
Jan 23, 2026
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Dec 3, 2025
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College Board

ICYMI: DECA + College Board: AP Business with Personal Finance Webinar

Feb 20, 2026

Learn how the new AP Business with Personal Finance course aligns with DECA’s mission and supports student development both in and out of the classroom, and hear from DECA advisors who are currently piloting project-based learning resources for the course.

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Apply Now for the 2026 DECA Hotel Challenge Curriculum Grants

Feb 10, 2026

Through the VBC—DECA Hotel Challenge, more than $6,000 in curriculum grants will be awarded at the start of the 2026-27 school year to DECA chapters. Read on to learn how to apply.

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Participate in the Non-Competitive Stock Market Game Session

Feb 5, 2026

The SIFMA Foundation is offering a non-competitive DECA Stock Market Game running from February 9 through April 16, 2026. This is a great opportunity for students to test out the simulation and prepare for the Fall's Stock Market Game ICDC qualifier. 

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Going for Gold: The Mindset Behind the Medal

Mar 2, 2026

Alysa Liu's Olympic Gold win redefined what it means to compete under pressure. Her comeback shows how success is best found by following one’s own passions on one’s own terms. Let's look at how DECA competitors can learn from Alysa Liu!

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Leading the Future: Celebrating Women in DECA for Women’s History Month

Mar 1, 2026

Within DECA, celebrating women feels especially meaningful. Walk into any chapter meeting or conference, and you will see young women stepping forward as competitors, innovators, mentors and leaders.

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Celebrating Black Innovators During Black History Month

Feb 24, 2026

As Black History Month comes to a close, the celebration doesn’t have to. Learn more about influential inventors and entrepreneurs who have made daily life easier for consumers in the current market.

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