Making Cents: A Classroom Mini Economy
Offered By: James Madison University
Oct 05, 2026, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Learn how to create a classroom mini economy where young entrepreneurs develop products or services, make decisions, and put their skills to the test in a real marketplace!
Economic Foundations in U.S. Civics
Offered By: James Madison University
Oct 19, 2026, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
The Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE) will join us to present Economic Foundations in U.S. Civics, a one-day intensive professional development program designed to equip teachers with economic reasoning tools that bring America’s constitutional design to life in the classroom. As an added benefit, educators who attend and successfully complete the full workshop will receive a $100 stipend.
High School Day Camp: Personal Finance
Offered By: James Madison University
George Mason University
Nov 20, 2026, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Spend the day diving into personal finance with hands-on activities, classroom-ready resources, and plenty of ideas you can use right away! Explore lessons connected to EPF.1–EPF.18 and CE.11–CE.14, covering topics like budgeting, credit, investing, taxes, behavioral finance, and more. We’ll even mix in a few holiday-themed lessons along the way. Come ready to participate, have fun, and leave with resources in hand—and lunch is on us!
A Festive Evening of Greenery Economics
Offered By: James Madison University
Dec 10, 2026, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Put your crafting skills to the test while creating a locally sourced greenery wreath, enjoying seasonal treats, and discovering ready-to-use economics lessons for the holidays. This popular workshop fills quickly, so register early!
