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!
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.
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
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