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The Countdown to #EconEdMonth!

Get ready to tackle the world of economics because #EconEdMonth is less than a month away!

Mark your calendars for October 1, 2023 when we kick off The BIG GAME OF ECON!

Wondering what it’s all about? Here’s the scoop: This month-long extravaganza is designed to help our educators teach their students to understand how everyday economic decisions and policies affect their lives, their families, and their world.

So, gear up for a month full of economic insights, tips, and tricks to level up your financial game and maybe win some amazing prizes along the way!

Econ Ed Month Lineup:

  • MONDAYS: Quick Hit Webinar Huddles
  • TUESDAYS: Special Teams – Learn about our Centers!
  • WEDNESDAYS: Win-It Wednesday
  • THURSDAYS: Program Blitz
  • FRIDAYS: Don’t Fumble: Learn A Fun Econ Fact
  • SATURDAYS: Econ Overtime: Donor Spotlights
  • SUNDAYS: All-Star Sundays : Meet the MVPs of Econ

Empowering Educators: Celebrating the Virginia Personal Finance Teacher Fellowship Program Impact

We are delighted to announce the successful completion of the inaugural cohort of highly-qualified Personal Finance Teacher Fellows, who offered personal finance professional development and resources to fellow teachers in their school, school division, or region. This three-year program has had a significant impact on financial education, and we eagerly anticipate the return of this year’s fellows for their second year. As we prepare to embark on another exciting journey, we are also looking forward to selecting the next class of fellows this Fall. Stay tuned for more information on upcoming fellowship opportunities and how you can get involved in enhancing financial education in your community!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed sponsors, Bank of America, State Farm, Truist Foundation, Truist Charitable Fund, and William R. Keenan Charitable Trust, whose support made this initiative possible and empowered these educators to make a difference in students’ financial literacy.


2022 – 2023 Stock Market Game™ Winners

FALL 2022 WINNERS

Overall 1st Place and Top High School Team:
Central High School
Lunenburg County Schools

Team: Anthony I., Jaden L., Hope F., Isiah B.
Advisor: Jamie Buchanan
Portfolio value: $123,902.31

Overall 3rd Place:
Central High School
Lunenburg County Schools

Team: Lyric W., Tevion R., Maurice L., Jacob M.
Advisor: Jamie Buchanan
Portfolio value: $112,683.54

Top Elementary School Team:
Spotswood Elementary School
Harrisonburg City Schools
Team: Anibal C. B., Matthew S.C.
Advisor: Tonia Campillo
Portfolio value: $105,287.09

Overall 2nd Place:
Cape Henry Collegiate
Independent, Virginia Beach, VA

Team: Alex S., Taner A., Yoon C.
Advisor: Steve Palmer
Portfolio value: $118,292.16

Top Middle School Team:
Leslie H. Walton Middle School
Albemarle County Schools

Team: Simon G., Gavin B., Addis T., Jacob S.
Advisor: Natalie Capps
Portfolio value: $111,656.97

SPRING 2023 WINNERS

Overall 1st Place and Top High School Team:
Western Albemarle High School
Albemarle County Schools

Team:Tyler W., Vinh-Phuc L., Michael A., David M.
Advisor: Katherine Innes
Portfolio value: $120,099.60

Overall 3rd Place and Top Elementary School:
Flat Rock Elementary School
Powhatan County Schools

Team: Ethan N., Asher I.
Advisor: Marylisa Watts
Portfolio value: $112,148.59

Overall 2nd Place:
Central High School
Lunenburg County Schools

Team: Hayden G., Chace L., Branden S., Isaac N.
Advisor: Jamie Buchanan
Portfolio value: $119,082.24

Top Middle School:
River Bend Middle School
Loudoun County Schools

Team: Dubem A., Cash W.
Advisor: Amy Fields
Portfolio: $108,330.75

YEAR 2022-2023 WINNERS

Overall 1st Place and Top High School Team:
Thomas Dale High School
Chesterfield County Schools

Team: Seyram A., Caden B., Juan M.V.
Advisor: Patrick Sweet
Portfolio value: $158,518.37

Overall 3rd Place:
Virginia Episcopal School
Independent
, Lynchburg, Virginia
Team: Ryan L., Clark W., Cannon L., Ethan W.
Advisor: Kevin Gates
Portfolio value: $132,065.53

Top Elementary School Team:
Burlington Elementary School
Roanoke County Public Schools

Team: Phoenix A., Jaxson M.
Advisor: Dawn Saferight
Portfolio value: $112,243.88

Overall 2nd Place:
Thomas Dale High School
Chesterfield County Schools

Team: Clay T., Jayda B., Theodore K., Gillian S.
Advisor: Patrick Sweet
Portfolio value: $151,033.64

Top Middle School Team:
Thomas Harrison Middle School
Harrisonburg City Schools

Team: Paywan M., Connor M., Teo G.
Advisor: Leah Barker
Portfolio value: $130,313.69

2022 – 2023 INVESTWRITE® WINNERS

Fall 2022 STATE WINNER and 3rd PLACE NATIONAL WINNER:
High School Division
Summit Christian Academy, Independent School, Yorktown, VA

Team: Kate C.
Advisor: Lindsay Ralls

Fall 2022 STATE WINNER:
Middle School Division
Skyline Middle School, Harrisonburg City Schools
Team: 
Katie B.
Advisor: John Hostetter

2022-2023 VIRGINIA STOCK MARKET GAME™ PROGRAM SPONSORS

Ameriprise Financial | Atlantic Union Bank | Mr. Edwin E. Blanks | Capital One | CAF America| CFA Society Virginia | Dixon, Hubard, Feinour & Brown, Inc. | Chuck and Suzanne Gallagher | Mr. Dave Hillgrove | Meta | Mid-Atlantic Security Traders Association Foundation | SIFMA Foundation & SIFMA Member Firms | Your Economic Success


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