Classroom Connection

Compete

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Get ready for competition season! Each year DECA provides the primary instructional area(s) assessed in each of the district-level scenarios to help advisors and members prepare for district competitions more effectively.

Case Study of the Week

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Step into the role of a marketing specialist for Station Hardware, a retailer specializing in home improvement products. The director of marketing wants you to create a marketing plan that will introduce the brand to a new demographic.

Case Study of the Week

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Step into the role of an entrepreneur looking to develop a new project. A friend has an idea for a new business but needs help developing it into a feasible venture.

Case Study of the Week

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Step into the role of the human resources manager at Riverside Pet Clinic, a veterinarian office with 55 employees. The owner wants you to determine how to encourage all employees to participate in a hobby.

Compete

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SIFMA Foundation

DECA members are invited to participate in the DECA Stock Market Game (SMG) beginning on September 8, 2025.

Case Study of the Week

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Step into the role of a general manager for Better Burger, a fast food restaurant with two drive thru lanes. The district manager wants you to suggest methods to handle complaints about new technology in the drive thru.

Case Study of the Week

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Step into the role of a financial advisor meeting with a new client. The client wants you to explain financial responsibilities that should be of concern at this stage in life.

DECA News

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Piper Sandler

The 2025 Fall Piper Sandler Taking Stock With Teens Survey is now available for use in your classroom!

Case Study of the Week

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Step into the role of the general manager for Valley Grocery, a large grocery store. The owner of the store wants you to analyze the possible economic benefits and risks of investing in new smart shopping carts.

Case Study of the Week

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Step into the role of the owner of Posh, a luxury portable charger for mobile phones. The director of sales wants you to choose a new sales channel that will increase sales but not damage the brand image.

Chapter Strategy

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Help DECA spotlight advisors from across the organization for their creative, original and effective best practices in their classroom and in their chapter.

Case Study of the Week

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Step into the role of the director of public relations for the NBA. The senior vice president wants you to redesign the NBA All-Star weekend to create fan interest and increase return-on-investment for sponsors.