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TABLE OF CONTENTSAccording to the National Financial Educators Council, more than 50% of Americans say they’d like to learn more about money and nance. DID YOU KNOW?ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION PRESIDENT’S STATEMENT OUR STAFF OUR NETWORK BOARD OF DIRECTORS SNAPSHOT 2023 VIRGINIA OUTSTANDING ECONOMIC EDUCATOR AWARDSTHE STOCK MARKET GAME™THE VIRGINIA ECONOMICS & PERSONAL FINANCE CHALLENGESVIRGINIA PERSONAL FINANCE TEACHER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMREADING MAKES CENTSVIRGINIA MINI-ECONOMY CLASSROOM START-UP EXPERIENCEDONORS, CONTRIBUTORS & SUPPORTERSFINANCIALS45678-910-1112-1314-1516-1718-1920-2122-2324-2728-29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TABLE OF CONTENTSAccording to the National Financial Educators Council, more than 50% of Americans say they’d like to learn more about money and nance. DID YOU KNOW?ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION PRESIDENT’S STATEMENT OUR STAFF OUR NETWORK BOARD OF DIRECTORS SNAPSHOT 2023 VIRGINIA OUTSTANDING ECONOMIC EDUCATOR AWARDSTHE STOCK MARKET GAME™THE VIRGINIA ECONOMICS & PERSONAL FINANCE CHALLENGESVIRGINIA PERSONAL FINANCE TEACHER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMREADING MAKES CENTSVIRGINIA MINI-ECONOMY CLASSROOM START-UP EXPERIENCEDONORS, CONTRIBUTORS & SUPPORTERSFINANCIALS45678-910-1112-1314-1516-1718-1920-2122-2324-2728-29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

At the Virginia Council on Economic Education (VCEE), education. We care deeply that teachers are prepared to teach these topics to their students and that their students are prepared to succeed as adults.Centers for Economic Education delivered solid results in 2023. We served 2,414 educators (an increase of 23% students across 95 different school divisions. In addition, -of the educators participating in our core educational effort to improve the lives of thousands of students in low to moderate-income communities.At VCEE, we are dedicated to ensuring that Virginia’s and skills needed to thrive in our dynamic economy. Our approach to accomplishing this is to prepare Virginia’s K-12 educators to effectively teach economics and per--tors with content knowledge and classroom resources, through our network of nine university-based Centers for Economic Education across the Commonwealth. Training teachers leverages the multiplier effect we achieve due to the number of students taught by each trained teacher, every year they teach. students with essential life skills, enabling them to suc-cessfully participate in our market economy as produc-ers, consumers, savers, investors, and voters. They learn the importance of investing in their own human capital skills, and competencies to get a job in the labor market or become an entrepreneur. They also learn how to services, while saving for their future and living within their means. With strong Standards of Learning in -ting less- advantaged students the most.National surveys have found that while almost all teach-two-thirds of them don’t feel comfortable teaching more content knowledge and classroom resources. Our professional development offerings provide Virginia’s teachers with this knowledge, as well as classroom re-sources. All of the support we provide to teachers is free, other than the time they invest.We strive to be a critical resource for Virginia’s teachers, and we often hear from them that we are succeeding in received from Brennan Guion, a teacher at Atlee High School. “I never thought I would want to teach EPF, but after this workshop, I think I could be fun!”In 2023, we made remarkable strides in enhancing our classroom resources and making them more easily accessible for teachers. Several new resources were developed to help teachers of the high school econom-taking the EPF course. We renewed our partnership with Virtual Virginia to not only make these new resources also to advertise our professional development offer-to our own VCEE website in order to make these new resources, and all of our other resources, much more readily available to teachers.While 2023 was a success in terms of the results we produced, it was not without challenges. We struggled politically-charged effort to revise the History & Social Studies Standards of Learning. Following controversial conversations at Board of Education meetings and at-tempts by the Department of Education (DOE) to revise the SOLs, the DOE ultimately invited public comments, and VCEE was able to provide valuable input into the re-were incorporated into the revised SOLs.Fundraising continued to be a challenge in 2023, with shifts in the priorities of some corporate donors toward social justice causes, and with changes in the business community and individual businesses’ policies. It is because of the generosity of our donors that we are able literate. Therefore, we will endeavor to overcome the headwinds we face in order to attract the necessary funding. We will strengthen our efforts to increase several dimensions, and to articulate a compelling case for support.At VCEE, we rely on the generosity of our donors in order -VCEE yields dividends and strengthens families, com-munities, and the economy here in Virginia. Our donors and partners understand this. We highly value their support, and we would be grateful for your support, as well. Thank you!Daniel R. Mortensen | President & CEO4 54Empowering Futures, One Dollar at a TimeVCEE is a 501(c)(3) nonprot organization operating in Virginia since 1970.Our mission is simple: to provide Virginia’s K-12 students with the economic knowledge and nancial skills needed to thrive in our dynamic economy.WHAT WE DOdevelopment and classroom-ready resources for K-12 teachers to assist them in teaching the support of donors and partners, VCEE institutes and workshops are provided at no cost to teachers or school divisions.Advocate/resource for:“Teach the Teacher” to reach the greatest number of students. Annually, we serve over 2,400 teachers who reach more than 136,000 students. These educators impact additional students every year they continue to teach – a strong multiplier effect.Ensure accessibility to quality teacher training for all school districts through university-based Centers for Economic Education across Virginia.Make learning fun and engaging through programs such as The Virginia Economics Challenge and The Virginia Personal Finance Challenge, Mini-Economy, Awards and Scholarships, and The Stock Market Game™.WHY IT’S IMPORTANTImportant for Students to Learn Real-World Financial Skills:Important for Workforce Development:Our Vision: A Virginia in which every citizen is economically and nancially literate. Dr. Stephen Day, Director of the Center for Economic Education at Virginia Commonwealth University, held his The Economics Teacher Forum provided -ing ready-made lesson plans, with teachers presenting active-learning les-sons and collaborating in small groups to integrate new material into their teaching strategies.Required high school course in economics and personal nanceInclusion of key economic concepts at each grade level K-12Teachers, school divisions, local and state governmentsBetter informed decision makers and consumersPrudent savers and thoughtful investorsReasoned voters and informed citizensBetter equipped workforce to meet challenges of uctuating global economyUnderstanding how economy works and individual’s role in it leads to more productive employees and innovative entrepreneursUnderstanding of human capital leads to investing in one’s own education, skills and experiences.

At the Virginia Council on Economic Education (VCEE), education. We care deeply that teachers are prepared to teach these topics to their students and that their students are prepared to succeed as adults.Centers for Economic Education delivered solid results in 2023. We served 2,414 educators (an increase of 23% students across 95 different school divisions. In addition, -of the educators participating in our core educational effort to improve the lives of thousands of students in low to moderate-income communities.At VCEE, we are dedicated to ensuring that Virginia’s and skills needed to thrive in our dynamic economy. Our approach to accomplishing this is to prepare Virginia’s K-12 educators to effectively teach economics and per--tors with content knowledge and classroom resources, through our network of nine university-based Centers for Economic Education across the Commonwealth. Training teachers leverages the multiplier effect we achieve due to the number of students taught by each trained teacher, every year they teach. students with essential life skills, enabling them to suc-cessfully participate in our market economy as produc-ers, consumers, savers, investors, and voters. They learn the importance of investing in their own human capital skills, and competencies to get a job in the labor market or become an entrepreneur. They also learn how to services, while saving for their future and living within their means. With strong Standards of Learning in -ting less- advantaged students the most.National surveys have found that while almost all teach-two-thirds of them don’t feel comfortable teaching more content knowledge and classroom resources. Our professional development offerings provide Virginia’s teachers with this knowledge, as well as classroom re-sources. All of the support we provide to teachers is free, other than the time they invest.We strive to be a critical resource for Virginia’s teachers, and we often hear from them that we are succeeding in received from Brennan Guion, a teacher at Atlee High School. “I never thought I would want to teach EPF, but after this workshop, I think I could be fun!”In 2023, we made remarkable strides in enhancing our classroom resources and making them more easily accessible for teachers. Several new resources were developed to help teachers of the high school econom-taking the EPF course. We renewed our partnership with Virtual Virginia to not only make these new resources also to advertise our professional development offer-to our own VCEE website in order to make these new resources, and all of our other resources, much more readily available to teachers.While 2023 was a success in terms of the results we produced, it was not without challenges. We struggled politically-charged effort to revise the History & Social Studies Standards of Learning. Following controversial conversations at Board of Education meetings and at-tempts by the Department of Education (DOE) to revise the SOLs, the DOE ultimately invited public comments, and VCEE was able to provide valuable input into the re-were incorporated into the revised SOLs.Fundraising continued to be a challenge in 2023, with shifts in the priorities of some corporate donors toward social justice causes, and with changes in the business community and individual businesses’ policies. It is because of the generosity of our donors that we are able literate. Therefore, we will endeavor to overcome the headwinds we face in order to attract the necessary funding. We will strengthen our efforts to increase several dimensions, and to articulate a compelling case for support.At VCEE, we rely on the generosity of our donors in order -VCEE yields dividends and strengthens families, com-munities, and the economy here in Virginia. Our donors and partners understand this. We highly value their support, and we would be grateful for your support, as well. Thank you!Daniel R. Mortensen | President & CEO4 54Empowering Futures, One Dollar at a TimeVCEE is a 501(c)(3) nonprot organization operating in Virginia since 1970.Our mission is simple: to provide Virginia’s K-12 students with the economic knowledge and nancial skills needed to thrive in our dynamic economy.WHAT WE DOdevelopment and classroom-ready resources for K-12 teachers to assist them in teaching the support of donors and partners, VCEE institutes and workshops are provided at no cost to teachers or school divisions.Advocate/resource for:“Teach the Teacher” to reach the greatest number of students. Annually, we serve over 2,400 teachers who reach more than 136,000 students. These educators impact additional students every year they continue to teach – a strong multiplier effect.Ensure accessibility to quality teacher training for all school districts through university-based Centers for Economic Education across Virginia.Make learning fun and engaging through programs such as The Virginia Economics Challenge and The Virginia Personal Finance Challenge, Mini-Economy, Awards and Scholarships, and The Stock Market Game™.WHY IT’S IMPORTANTImportant for Students to Learn Real-World Financial Skills:Important for Workforce Development:Our Vision: A Virginia in which every citizen is economically and nancially literate. Dr. Stephen Day, Director of the Center for Economic Education at Virginia Commonwealth University, held his The Economics Teacher Forum provided -ing ready-made lesson plans, with teachers presenting active-learning les-sons and collaborating in small groups to integrate new material into their teaching strategies.Required high school course in economics and personal nanceInclusion of key economic concepts at each grade level K-12Teachers, school divisions, local and state governmentsBetter informed decision makers and consumersPrudent savers and thoughtful investorsReasoned voters and informed citizensBetter equipped workforce to meet challenges of uctuating global economyUnderstanding how economy works and individual’s role in it leads to more productive employees and innovative entrepreneursUnderstanding of human capital leads to investing in one’s own education, skills and experiences.

OUR TEAMDaniel R. MortensenPRESIDENT & CEOO. Kate ScottVICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMSJeana AaronMARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGERChristina TaylorRESOURCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Jackson GrigsbyOFFICE & DATA ADMINISTRATORDiane NeylanTHE STOCK MARKET GAME™AnnChamberlinLynne StoverREADING MAKES CENTSOUR NETWORKIn partnership with colleges and universities, VCEE supports a network of Centers for Economic Education across Virginia. The Centers are collaborative hubs for K-12 teachers, school divisions and local businesses. Institutes and workshops provide training and up-to-date resources.CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITYGEORGE MASON UNIVERSITYJAMES MADISON UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURGUNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTONUVA’S COLLEGE AT WISEVIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITYVIRGINIA TECHDr. Rik Chakraborti DirectorPatrick DeRosaAssociate DirectorLauren Associate DirectorAnne ChamberlinDirectorDr. Amrita DharDirectorDr. Zafar KhanDirectorDr. Stephen DayDirectorDr. Cheryl AyersCo-Director6 76PERSONAL FINANCE TEACHER FELLOWSHIPPROGRAM COORDINATOR PROGRAM COORDINATORPROGRAM COORDINATOR

OUR TEAMDaniel R. MortensenPRESIDENT & CEOO. Kate ScottVICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMSJeana AaronMARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGERChristina TaylorRESOURCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Jackson GrigsbyOFFICE & DATA ADMINISTRATORDiane NeylanTHE STOCK MARKET GAME™AnnChamberlinLynne StoverREADING MAKES CENTSOUR NETWORKIn partnership with colleges and universities, VCEE supports a network of Centers for Economic Education across Virginia. The Centers are collaborative hubs for K-12 teachers, school divisions and local businesses. Institutes and workshops provide training and up-to-date resources.CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITYGEORGE MASON UNIVERSITYJAMES MADISON UNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURGUNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTONUVA’S COLLEGE AT WISEVIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITYVIRGINIA TECHDr. Rik Chakraborti DirectorPatrick DeRosaAssociate DirectorLauren Associate DirectorAnne ChamberlinDirectorDr. Amrita DharDirectorDr. Zafar KhanDirectorDr. Stephen DayDirectorDr. Cheryl AyersCo-Director6 76PERSONAL FINANCE TEACHER FELLOWSHIPPROGRAM COORDINATOR PROGRAM COORDINATORPROGRAM COORDINATOR

BOARD OF DIRECTORSBOARD MEMBERSChair, A. Fletcher MangumChair, A. Fletcher MangumVice Chair, Christopher V. LucySecretary/Treasurer,E. G. MillerImmediate Past Chair, Christopher M. ShockleyL. James Borges D. Oscarlyn Elder A. Eric Kauders, Jr. Jeffrey R. LeopoldChung Ma Lynne Mallory-Winter Rob Shinn Bruce T. WhitehurstNeil Amin Erica N. Billingslea Katharine M. Bond Naomi BoydWilliam A. Casey Derwood S. Chase, Jr. Bryan S. Cram Rasheeda N. CreightonJason Dunick+ James W. Dyke, Jr. Suzanne M. Gallagher Tapan V. GandhiBradley H. Gunter Natasha Knight Jeffrey M. Lacker James MaloneyKeith M. Martin Mary G. Morris David W. Mullins Tammy NealeThomas C. Palmer Thomas E. Phillips, Jr. Tim Rowe Fred D. Thompson, Jr.Gary R. Thomson Marge Black Michel Zajur+ ex ofcio8 98

BOARD OF DIRECTORSBOARD MEMBERSChair, A. Fletcher MangumChair, A. Fletcher MangumVice Chair, Christopher V. LucySecretary/Treasurer,E. G. MillerImmediate Past Chair, Christopher M. ShockleyL. James Borges D. Oscarlyn Elder A. Eric Kauders, Jr. Jeffrey R. LeopoldChung Ma Lynne Mallory-Winter Rob Shinn Bruce T. WhitehurstNeil Amin Erica N. Billingslea Katharine M. Bond Naomi BoydWilliam A. Casey Derwood S. Chase, Jr. Bryan S. Cram Rasheeda N. CreightonJason Dunick+ James W. Dyke, Jr. Suzanne M. Gallagher Tapan V. GandhiBradley H. Gunter Natasha Knight Jeffrey M. Lacker James MaloneyKeith M. Martin Mary G. Morris David W. Mullins Tammy NealeThomas C. Palmer Thomas E. Phillips, Jr. Tim Rowe Fred D. Thompson, Jr.Gary R. Thomson Marge Black Michel Zajur+ ex ofcio8 98

1. Alexandria 2. Bristol 3. Buena Vista4. Charlottesville5. Chesapeake 6. Colonial Heights 7. Covington 8. Danville9. Emporia10. Fairfax 11. Falls Church 12. Franklin 13. Fredericksburg 14. Galax15. Hampton 16. Harrisonburg17. Hopewell 18. Lexington 19. Lynchburg20. Manassas 21. Manassas Park 22. Martinsville 23. Newport News 24 . Norfolk 25. Norton26. Petersburg 27. Poquoson 28. Portsmouth 29. Radford 30. Richmond 31. Roanoke 32. Salem 33. Staunton 34. Suffolk 35. Virginia Beach 36. Waynesboro 37. Williamsburg 38. Winchester INDEPENDENT CITIE S:2521432317292281918333361643820211011113301726691234LeeScottWiseDickensonBuchananRussellWashingtonGilesTazewellSmythGraysonBlandWytheCarrollPulaskiFloydPatrickHenryFranklinMontgomeryCraigRoanokeBotetourtAlleghanyBedfordPittsylvaniaHalifaxCampbellAmherstRockbridgeBathHighlandAugustaNelsonAppomattoxBuckinghamRockinghamPrince EdwardCharlotteMecklenburgLunenburgBrunswickNottawayAmeliaFluvannaAlbemarlePowhatanGoochlandLouisaDinwiddieSussexGreensvilleSouthamptomSurryPrince GeorgeIsle ofWright535242827152337MiddlesexLancasterNorthumberlandKing & QueenKing WilliamNew KentCharles CityEssexKing GeorgeCarolineSpotsylvaniaStaffordOrangeCulpepperMadisonGreeneRappahannockPageShenandoahWarrenClarkeFrederickLoudounFauquierPrince WilliamFairfaxArlingtonHanover10 1110

1. Alexandria 2. Bristol 3. Buena Vista4. Charlottesville5. Chesapeake 6. Colonial Heights 7. Covington 8. Danville9. Emporia10. Fairfax 11. Falls Church 12. Franklin 13. Fredericksburg 14. Galax15. Hampton 16. Harrisonburg17. Hopewell 18. Lexington 19. Lynchburg20. Manassas 21. Manassas Park 22. Martinsville 23. Newport News 24 . Norfolk 25. Norton26. Petersburg 27. Poquoson 28. Portsmouth 29. Radford 30. Richmond 31. Roanoke 32. Salem 33. Staunton 34. Suffolk 35. Virginia Beach 36. Waynesboro 37. Williamsburg 38. Winchester INDEPENDENT CITIE S:2521432317292281918333361643820211011113301726691234LeeScottWiseDickensonBuchananRussellWashingtonGilesTazewellSmythGraysonBlandWytheCarrollPulaskiFloydPatrickHenryFranklinMontgomeryCraigRoanokeBotetourtAlleghanyBedfordPittsylvaniaHalifaxCampbellAmherstRockbridgeBathHighlandAugustaNelsonAppomattoxBuckinghamRockinghamPrince EdwardCharlotteMecklenburgLunenburgBrunswickNottawayAmeliaFluvannaAlbemarlePowhatanGoochlandLouisaDinwiddieSussexGreensvilleSouthamptomSurryPrince GeorgeIsle ofWright535242827152337MiddlesexLancasterNorthumberlandKing & QueenKing WilliamNew KentCharles CityEssexKing GeorgeCarolineSpotsylvaniaStaffordOrangeCulpepperMadisonGreeneRappahannockPageShenandoahWarrenClarkeFrederickLoudounFauquierPrince WilliamFairfaxArlingtonHanover10 1110

Virginia Outstanding Economic Educator of the YearBishop O’Connell High School, Diocese of Arlington | George Mason University Center12 1312The Virginia Economic Educator Awards recognize educators across Virginia for and innovation in teaching economics and personal teachers of any subject who -students’ understanding of economics, both inside and outside the classroom.Celebrating innovative and engaging approaches to teaching entrepreneurship, economics, or personal winners are acknowledged by their regional Centers for Economic Education and the Virginia Council on Economic Education. Edu-cators can also submit an original lesson, unit plan, or performance-based assess-ment, either individually or collaboratively.The Economic Educator Award Luncheon took place on De-event, presented by the Virginia Council on Economic Education the achievements of outstanding economic educators from across Virginia. The luncheon was sponsored by Virginia Credit Union and Virginia Housing, highlighting the commitment of these organizations to advancing economic education in the state.Pictured from Left (Back Row): Alice Stocks, Bill Betthauser, Lauren Markel, Emily Hardesty, Ryne PowellPictured from Left (Front Row): Darla McGuire, Neeta Tewari, Heather Tayor, Brittany CoverstoneEDUCATOR AWARDS LUNCHEONHonaker High School, Russell County Public SchoolsRepresenting University of Virginia at Wise CenterBetty DavisVIRGINIA OUTSTANDING Bill BetthauserRepresenting Virginia Commonwealth Univer-sity CenterEmily HardestySmithland Elementary, Harrisonburg City Public SchoolsRepresenting James Madison University CenterMichelle HuntAltavista Combined School, Campbell County Public SchoolsRepresenting University of Lynchburg CenterDarla McGuireGranby High School, Norfolk Public Schools Representing Christopher Newport University Center Alice StocksCarroll County High School, Carroll County Public SchoolsRepresenting Virginia Tech CenterHeather TaylorCulpeper County High School, Culpeper County Public SchoolsRepresenting University of Mary Washington CenterNeeta TewariSchools | “Stick With It” Lesson Lauren Markel Spotswood High School, Rockingham County Public Schools | “The Economics of Legos” Les-sonRyne PowellPleasant Valley Elementary School, Rockingham County Public Schools | “Mali Game: Economic Decision Making” LessonBrittany CoverstoneGraduateHarrisonburg City Public School, Harrisonburg County Public Schools | “The Race to Civilization” LessonCara Walton

Virginia Outstanding Economic Educator of the YearBishop O’Connell High School, Diocese of Arlington | George Mason University Center12 1312The Virginia Economic Educator Awards recognize educators across Virginia for and innovation in teaching economics and personal teachers of any subject who -students’ understanding of economics, both inside and outside the classroom.Celebrating innovative and engaging approaches to teaching entrepreneurship, economics, or personal winners are acknowledged by their regional Centers for Economic Education and the Virginia Council on Economic Education. Edu-cators can also submit an original lesson, unit plan, or performance-based assess-ment, either individually or collaboratively.The Economic Educator Award Luncheon took place on De-event, presented by the Virginia Council on Economic Education the achievements of outstanding economic educators from across Virginia. The luncheon was sponsored by Virginia Credit Union and Virginia Housing, highlighting the commitment of these organizations to advancing economic education in the state.Pictured from Left (Back Row): Alice Stocks, Bill Betthauser, Lauren Markel, Emily Hardesty, Ryne PowellPictured from Left (Front Row): Darla McGuire, Neeta Tewari, Heather Tayor, Brittany CoverstoneEDUCATOR AWARDS LUNCHEONHonaker High School, Russell County Public SchoolsRepresenting University of Virginia at Wise CenterBetty DavisVIRGINIA OUTSTANDING Bill BetthauserRepresenting Virginia Commonwealth Univer-sity CenterEmily HardestySmithland Elementary, Harrisonburg City Public SchoolsRepresenting James Madison University CenterMichelle HuntAltavista Combined School, Campbell County Public SchoolsRepresenting University of Lynchburg CenterDarla McGuireGranby High School, Norfolk Public Schools Representing Christopher Newport University Center Alice StocksCarroll County High School, Carroll County Public SchoolsRepresenting Virginia Tech CenterHeather TaylorCulpeper County High School, Culpeper County Public SchoolsRepresenting University of Mary Washington CenterNeeta TewariSchools | “Stick With It” Lesson Lauren Markel Spotswood High School, Rockingham County Public Schools | “The Economics of Legos” Les-sonRyne PowellPleasant Valley Elementary School, Rockingham County Public Schools | “Mali Game: Economic Decision Making” LessonBrittany CoverstoneGraduateHarrisonburg City Public School, Harrisonburg County Public Schools | “The Race to Civilization” LessonCara Walton

14 1514The Stock Market Game™ is a comprehensive eco-Small student teams of 2-4 students, compete for awards by investing $100,000 in a virtual portfolio.THE STOCK MARKET GAME™Central High School, Lunenburg CountyTotal Equity: $123,140.61James Buchanan, AdvisorTeam members: Jeremy L., Branden S.,Taegeon S. & Juan L.3RD PLACEAuburn High School, Montgomery CountyTotal Equity: $122,022.89Advisor: Margie GilmerTeam members: Travis H., Christian B., Aidan M. & Josh P.TOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHoney Run Elementary School, Shenandoah CountyTotal Equity: $111,882.07Advisor: Ashley ShowalterTeam members: Elenor B., Harper G., Aven B. & Tanner B.2ND PLACECarroll County High School, Carroll CountyTotal Equity: $123,127.74Advisor: Heather Taylor, AdvisorTeam members: Brooks B., Ashlyn M., Jacklyn C. & Kaylee U.Leslie H. Walton Middle School, Albemarle CountyTotal Equity: $119,130.06Advisor: Natalie CappsTeam members: Lilith W., Elisabeth W. & Makaila H.Total Equity: $113,828.68Advisor: Jeffrey SchneiderTeam members: Raniyah A., Adam A., Evelyn F. & Ana M.3RD PLACEEagle Ridge Middle School, Loudoun CountyTotal Equity: $109,626.92Advisor: Laura RichardsonTeam members: Pranav A., Jay G. & Goutam K.Broadway High School, Rockingham CountyTotal Equity: $111,195.67Advisor: Kate HollenbergTeam members: Caden B., Ryder H. & Cain W.TOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTotal Equity: $106,418.49Advisor: Mary Lisa Watts Team members: Juliana R. & Beckett F.Total Equity: $133,886.26Advisor: Patrick Sweet Team members: Ryleigh E., Kimora B. & McKenzie E.3RD PLACETotal Equity: $130,831.63Advisor: Patrick SweetTeam members: Nadia B., Thurston V. & Elijah T.Stone Hill Middle School, Loudoun CountyTotal Equity: $124,580.29Advisor: Cristin MillerTeam members: Shayaan D. & Liam M.2ND PLACETotal Equity: $131,597.08Advisor: Patrick SweetTeam members: Brigid D., Sophia L., Zariah K. & Shayna H.TOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMontgomery CountyTotal Equity: $125,113.19Advisor: Brenda MashTeam members: Gavin V., Watson H. & Gwen H.1ST PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAdvisor: D’Ann DickersonHarding Avenue Elementary School, Montgomery CountyWinner: Riley L.Advisor: Carmela BertrandRippon Middle School, Prince William County

14 1514The Stock Market Game™ is a comprehensive eco-Small student teams of 2-4 students, compete for awards by investing $100,000 in a virtual portfolio.THE STOCK MARKET GAME™Central High School, Lunenburg CountyTotal Equity: $123,140.61James Buchanan, AdvisorTeam members: Jeremy L., Branden S.,Taegeon S. & Juan L.3RD PLACEAuburn High School, Montgomery CountyTotal Equity: $122,022.89Advisor: Margie GilmerTeam members: Travis H., Christian B., Aidan M. & Josh P.TOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHoney Run Elementary School, Shenandoah CountyTotal Equity: $111,882.07Advisor: Ashley ShowalterTeam members: Elenor B., Harper G., Aven B. & Tanner B.2ND PLACECarroll County High School, Carroll CountyTotal Equity: $123,127.74Advisor: Heather Taylor, AdvisorTeam members: Brooks B., Ashlyn M., Jacklyn C. & Kaylee U.Leslie H. Walton Middle School, Albemarle CountyTotal Equity: $119,130.06Advisor: Natalie CappsTeam members: Lilith W., Elisabeth W. & Makaila H.Total Equity: $113,828.68Advisor: Jeffrey SchneiderTeam members: Raniyah A., Adam A., Evelyn F. & Ana M.3RD PLACEEagle Ridge Middle School, Loudoun CountyTotal Equity: $109,626.92Advisor: Laura RichardsonTeam members: Pranav A., Jay G. & Goutam K.Broadway High School, Rockingham CountyTotal Equity: $111,195.67Advisor: Kate HollenbergTeam members: Caden B., Ryder H. & Cain W.TOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTotal Equity: $106,418.49Advisor: Mary Lisa Watts Team members: Juliana R. & Beckett F.Total Equity: $133,886.26Advisor: Patrick Sweet Team members: Ryleigh E., Kimora B. & McKenzie E.3RD PLACETotal Equity: $130,831.63Advisor: Patrick SweetTeam members: Nadia B., Thurston V. & Elijah T.Stone Hill Middle School, Loudoun CountyTotal Equity: $124,580.29Advisor: Cristin MillerTeam members: Shayaan D. & Liam M.2ND PLACETotal Equity: $131,597.08Advisor: Patrick SweetTeam members: Brigid D., Sophia L., Zariah K. & Shayna H.TOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMontgomery CountyTotal Equity: $125,113.19Advisor: Brenda MashTeam members: Gavin V., Watson H. & Gwen H.1ST PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAdvisor: D’Ann DickersonHarding Avenue Elementary School, Montgomery CountyWinner: Riley L.Advisor: Carmela BertrandRippon Middle School, Prince William County

202416 1716The Online Challenge is where students compete by taking a school (monitored by their coach). Teams - three or four students - earning the highest combined score in their region will be recog-nized and will be given the option many students, this academic competition is a capstone to their Student teams can compete in three divisions: David Ricardo Division (Economics), Adam Smith Division (Advanced Economics), Personal Finance Division.The Virginia Economics & Personal Finance Challenge is an opportunity for students to deepen and with other students across the state. Teams of three to four students complete online exams that may qualify them for an exciting championship competition. The 2024 Virginia State Cham-pion in the Virginia Economics Challenge’s Adam Smith Divi-sion-ers from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, guided by their teacher advisor, Ms. Kim. In the David Ricardo Division, the 2024 Virginia State Cham-pion is Team Thomas Jefferson High School from Thomas Jef-ferson High School for Science and Technology, with Ms. Scott as their teacher advisor. Additionally, the 2024 Virginia State Champion in the Person- is Team DMV’s Finest, also from Thomas Jefferson High School for Sci-ence and Technology, under the advisement of Mr. Huang. In the Adam Smith Division, the CNU Region Winner is The Knights from Peninsula Catho-lic High School in Newport News, led by teacher Weser. The VCU Region Winner in this division is MLWGS AS224 from Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School in Richmond, under the guidance of teacher Anthony. In the David Ricardo Division, the VCU Region Winner is ML-WGS DR324, also from Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School inRichmond, with teacher An-thony. The University of Lynch-burg Region Winner in thisdivision is Team 4E from E.C.Glass High School in Lynch-burg, instructed by teacherWhitacre. Finally, the CNURegion Winner is FAD fromGranby High School in Norfolk,guided by teacher Stocks.SCHOOL STATE is for advanced placement, bac-calaureate, honors students, and returning competitors.VIRGINIA  & VIRGINIA PERSONAL  CHALLENGESIn the -sion, the regional winners are as follows: The CNU Region Winner is FC2 from First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach, under the guidance of teacher Weddle. The JMU Region Winner is SHS2 from Staunton High School in Staunton, led by teacher Con-ley-Johnson. The University of from E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, with teacher Whita-cre. The Virginia Tech Region Winner is SH_RG_5-2 from Salem High School in Salem, guided by teacher Garst. Lastly, the VCU Region Winner is MLW-GS PF224 from Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School in Richmond, instructed by teacher Anthony.students participating for the rst time and who have taken no more than one economics course.PERSONAL high school students will showcase their knowledge in earning income, spending, saving and more.

202416 1716The Online Challenge is where students compete by taking a school (monitored by their coach). Teams - three or four students - earning the highest combined score in their region will be recog-nized and will be given the option many students, this academic competition is a capstone to their Student teams can compete in three divisions: David Ricardo Division (Economics), Adam Smith Division (Advanced Economics), Personal Finance Division.The Virginia Economics & Personal Finance Challenge is an opportunity for students to deepen and with other students across the state. Teams of three to four students complete online exams that may qualify them for an exciting championship competition. The 2024 Virginia State Cham-pion in the Virginia Economics Challenge’s Adam Smith Divi-sion-ers from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, guided by their teacher advisor, Ms. Kim. In the David Ricardo Division, the 2024 Virginia State Cham-pion is Team Thomas Jefferson High School from Thomas Jef-ferson High School for Science and Technology, with Ms. Scott as their teacher advisor. Additionally, the 2024 Virginia State Champion in the Person- is Team DMV’s Finest, also from Thomas Jefferson High School for Sci-ence and Technology, under the advisement of Mr. Huang. In the Adam Smith Division, the CNU Region Winner is The Knights from Peninsula Catho-lic High School in Newport News, led by teacher Weser. The VCU Region Winner in this division is MLWGS AS224 from Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School in Richmond, under the guidance of teacher Anthony. In the David Ricardo Division, the VCU Region Winner is ML-WGS DR324, also from Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School inRichmond, with teacher An-thony. The University of Lynch-burg Region Winner in thisdivision is Team 4E from E.C.Glass High School in Lynch-burg, instructed by teacherWhitacre. Finally, the CNURegion Winner is FAD fromGranby High School in Norfolk,guided by teacher Stocks.SCHOOL STATE is for advanced placement, bac-calaureate, honors students, and returning competitors.VIRGINIA  & VIRGINIA PERSONAL  CHALLENGESIn the -sion, the regional winners are as follows: The CNU Region Winner is FC2 from First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach, under the guidance of teacher Weddle. The JMU Region Winner is SHS2 from Staunton High School in Staunton, led by teacher Con-ley-Johnson. The University of from E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, with teacher Whita-cre. The Virginia Tech Region Winner is SH_RG_5-2 from Salem High School in Salem, guided by teacher Garst. Lastly, the VCU Region Winner is MLW-GS PF224 from Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School in Richmond, instructed by teacher Anthony.students participating for the rst time and who have taken no more than one economics course.PERSONAL high school students will showcase their knowledge in earning income, spending, saving and more.

Katherine BrownMaronica BrownMuniratu FujahAmanda GrimmKatherine InnesCheri SpahrAngela TrerotolaJeanne WillisTaWana WoodAnne ChamberlinVPFTFP, Director18 191813+ School Divisions200+ Teachers across The Common--sional Development 123VIRGINIA PERSONAL FINANCE  vide professional development and resources to other teachers in their schools, divisions, and regions. By doing so, the Virginia Council on Eco and high school students.BRONZE COHORT: Michael GardnerIris GibsonJackie HerrmannShannon IsonJeremiah RiesenbeckRhonda RussellAlice Stocks"The Virigina Personal Finance Teacher Fellowship has been a wonderful experience. It has allowed me meet with my colleagues across the state and provide important professional development to my peers in my area. It has opened the door to tremendous opportunities within my profession, 10/10 would recommend."-Mr. JeremiahRiesenbeck M. EdTiffanie SmithKimberly Grant

Katherine BrownMaronica BrownMuniratu FujahAmanda GrimmKatherine InnesCheri SpahrAngela TrerotolaJeanne WillisTaWana WoodAnne ChamberlinVPFTFP, Director18 191813+ School Divisions200+ Teachers across The Common--sional Development 123VIRGINIA PERSONAL FINANCE  vide professional development and resources to other teachers in their schools, divisions, and regions. By doing so, the Virginia Council on Eco and high school students.BRONZE COHORT: Michael GardnerIris GibsonJackie HerrmannShannon IsonJeremiah RiesenbeckRhonda RussellAlice Stocks"The Virigina Personal Finance Teacher Fellowship has been a wonderful experience. It has allowed me meet with my colleagues across the state and provide important professional development to my peers in my area. It has opened the door to tremendous opportunities within my profession, 10/10 would recommend."-Mr. JeremiahRiesenbeck M. EdTiffanie SmithKimberly Grant

Emily R.Grayson Highlands SchoolNolan S.Grayson Highlands SchoolBraelee M.Luke W.Pearson’s CornerBraxton D.Dr. Charles R. Drew ElementaryGarion G.Westridge ElementaryVirginia G.King George MiddleFaith W.King George MiddleEyana S.Jeter Watson ElementaryIsaac P.G. W. Carver Elementary20 2120READING MAKES CENTSReading Makes Cents is a statewide reading challenge for all elementary and The selected books will help your students understand how money works in the One key concept in these books is saving money for long-term goals like college. To reinforce this lesson, Virginia529 is awarding college savings accounts to 14 student participants. We know that the sooner a student starts saving for higher education, the more accessible it becomes.Jacqueline R.Bluestone ElementaryAvery T.Linville-Edom ElementaryKennith M.Churchland MiddleBianca P.Churchland Middle 2,638 157 The objective is to help students understand and apply the following Virginia History and Social Science Standards of Learning:Saving and the importance of budgeting money to buy things in the futurePeople make choices because they cannot have everything they want and all choices have an opportunity cost (the second choice given up when making a choice)People work at jobs to earn money Jennifer LarsonPearson’s Corner Elemen-tary SchoolBetty JohnsonStewartsville Elementary SchoolBrandi BreedenPearson’s Corner Elemen-tary SchoolKelly MachovecWestridge Elementary School

Emily R.Grayson Highlands SchoolNolan S.Grayson Highlands SchoolBraelee M.Luke W.Pearson’s CornerBraxton D.Dr. Charles R. Drew ElementaryGarion G.Westridge ElementaryVirginia G.King George MiddleFaith W.King George MiddleEyana S.Jeter Watson ElementaryIsaac P.G. W. Carver Elementary20 2120READING MAKES CENTSReading Makes Cents is a statewide reading challenge for all elementary and The selected books will help your students understand how money works in the One key concept in these books is saving money for long-term goals like college. To reinforce this lesson, Virginia529 is awarding college savings accounts to 14 student participants. We know that the sooner a student starts saving for higher education, the more accessible it becomes.Jacqueline R.Bluestone ElementaryAvery T.Linville-Edom ElementaryKennith M.Churchland MiddleBianca P.Churchland Middle 2,638 157 The objective is to help students understand and apply the following Virginia History and Social Science Standards of Learning:Saving and the importance of budgeting money to buy things in the futurePeople make choices because they cannot have everything they want and all choices have an opportunity cost (the second choice given up when making a choice)People work at jobs to earn money Jennifer LarsonPearson’s Corner Elemen-tary SchoolBetty JohnsonStewartsville Elementary SchoolBrandi BreedenPearson’s Corner Elemen-tary SchoolKelly MachovecWestridge Elementary School

22 2322Each activity uses students’ knowledge of standards to build toward a coherent project goal: the creation of a  CLASSROOM PROGRAM THAT OR EVEN MONTHS. GENER- CLUDES:Conducted as a unit of study, this high-energy simulation focuses on economic concepts, and real-world market situations. Students establish their own society, design currency, plan and open businesses, and create a func-tioning government. It’s a perfect setup for authentic instruction in language arts, math, art and social studies.In a classroom mini-economy, students have classroom jobs, earn play money, make spending and saving decisions, shop at the class store, and even start a classroom business.A system of money/currency managedSupport for starting start-ups and new businessesA “Market Day” hosted at your school where students create and sell products and services to each other using the class-room currencyRoles and job descriptions for each studentand providing public servicesOptional but encouraged: a government with elected representatives

22 2322Each activity uses students’ knowledge of standards to build toward a coherent project goal: the creation of a  CLASSROOM PROGRAM THAT OR EVEN MONTHS. GENER- CLUDES:Conducted as a unit of study, this high-energy simulation focuses on economic concepts, and real-world market situations. Students establish their own society, design currency, plan and open businesses, and create a func-tioning government. It’s a perfect setup for authentic instruction in language arts, math, art and social studies.In a classroom mini-economy, students have classroom jobs, earn play money, make spending and saving decisions, shop at the class store, and even start a classroom business.A system of money/currency managedSupport for starting start-ups and new businessesA “Market Day” hosted at your school where students create and sell products and services to each other using the class-room currencyRoles and job descriptions for each studentand providing public servicesOptional but encouraged: a government with elected representatives

24 2524GROWTHGrow sustainablerevenue by diversifying sources and expanding geographic support. (Development)Drive excellence in content, delivery and outcomes. (Programs)Raise awareness of VCEE’s mission, programs and impact. (Marketing & Communications)WHY DO YOU MAKE A OUTCOMES AWARENESS“I believe teaching economic education at the earliest age possible through adulthood is vital for the long-term success of students and adults. Having an awareness of the broader economy helps students and their families make more informed decisions and plan for the future. VCEE throughout their educational journey.”Ms. Tammy Neal“meeting the needs of our younger students in teaching enrolled come from a cross section of backgrounds thus and precise manner. It is very important to present these such topics as monetary value, banking, investments, and economics. I continue to invest in VCEE because they are the best organization to accomplishment this important mission.”Mr. Edwin E. Blankshappens best in the classroom when the subject is integrated into the K-12 curriculum--a bit each year, culminating in a full-year capstone course. By making a donation today, you help the Virginia Council on Economic Education continue training educators, advising curriculum, advocating to keep the mandated Economics and Personal Finance course, and helping students master decision-making and money skills.Every dollar helps VCEE invest in teachers and empower students.DONORS, CONTRIBUTORS & SUPPORTERS

24 2524GROWTHGrow sustainablerevenue by diversifying sources and expanding geographic support. (Development)Drive excellence in content, delivery and outcomes. (Programs)Raise awareness of VCEE’s mission, programs and impact. (Marketing & Communications)WHY DO YOU MAKE A OUTCOMES AWARENESS“I believe teaching economic education at the earliest age possible through adulthood is vital for the long-term success of students and adults. Having an awareness of the broader economy helps students and their families make more informed decisions and plan for the future. VCEE throughout their educational journey.”Ms. Tammy Neal“meeting the needs of our younger students in teaching enrolled come from a cross section of backgrounds thus and precise manner. It is very important to present these such topics as monetary value, banking, investments, and economics. I continue to invest in VCEE because they are the best organization to accomplishment this important mission.”Mr. Edwin E. Blankshappens best in the classroom when the subject is integrated into the K-12 curriculum--a bit each year, culminating in a full-year capstone course. By making a donation today, you help the Virginia Council on Economic Education continue training educators, advising curriculum, advocating to keep the mandated Economics and Personal Finance course, and helping students master decision-making and money skills.Every dollar helps VCEE invest in teachers and empower students.DONORS, CONTRIBUTORS & SUPPORTERS

26 2726William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable TrustNoneWells Fargo FoundationVA 529 Savings PlanVBA Education FoundationConcordia University WisconsinBob and Anna Lou Schaberg FoundationGuilford FoundationS. Bufford Scott Endowment ofEconomic EducationBank of America Charitable FoundationMid-Atlantic Security Traders AssocVirginia Credit UnionAtlantic Union BankVA 529 Savings PlanThompson Hospitality CorpVHDASesnowitz Foundation S. Day Salary paid by Sesnowitz FoundationConcordia University WisconsinFund for American StudiesCouncil for Economic EducationCFA VirginiaSesnowitz FoundationA. Fletcher MangumFund for American StudiesTownebank RichmondFoundationLawrence and Freddie GrayCarrie HuntChris LucyLynne Mallory WinterChung MaOscarlyn ElderMutual Assurance Society ofVirginia FundE. G. Miller Daniel Mortensen Thomas Phillips Jr Derwood Chase Bruce Whitehurst Jeffrey Lacker Kartik Athreya Bryan Cram Christopher Shockley Neil Amin The Blackbaud Giving Fund Gary Thomson David Mullins Tim Rowe Eric KaudersTapan Gandhi Robert Shinn James and Ellen BorgesThomas Palmer Birdsong Peanuts Tammy Neale Robert and Wilma Andrews Stephanie R. Peters Jeffrey R. Leopold Katharine Bond Michel Zajur Rasheeda Creighton William Casey Suzanne Gallagher Bradley Gunter Keith Martin Erica Billingslea Lynne Mallory WinterNaomi BoydBill CaseyJason DunickJames Dyke Eric KaudersNatasha KnightJames MaloneyMary MorrisTom PalmerTom PhillipsRob ShinnChris ShockleyMarge Black Derwood ChaseNot only is a clear understanding of economic principles and personal possible. -Mr. Bruce Whitehurst, VCEE Board of DirectorsDONORS, CONTRIBUTORS & SUPPORTERSare not included in this report.

26 2726William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable TrustNoneWells Fargo FoundationVA 529 Savings PlanVBA Education FoundationConcordia University WisconsinBob and Anna Lou Schaberg FoundationGuilford FoundationS. Bufford Scott Endowment ofEconomic EducationBank of America Charitable FoundationMid-Atlantic Security Traders AssocVirginia Credit UnionAtlantic Union BankVA 529 Savings PlanThompson Hospitality CorpVHDASesnowitz Foundation S. Day Salary paid by Sesnowitz FoundationConcordia University WisconsinFund for American StudiesCouncil for Economic EducationCFA VirginiaSesnowitz FoundationA. Fletcher MangumFund for American StudiesTownebank RichmondFoundationLawrence and Freddie GrayCarrie HuntChris LucyLynne Mallory WinterChung MaOscarlyn ElderMutual Assurance Society ofVirginia FundE. G. Miller Daniel Mortensen Thomas Phillips Jr Derwood Chase Bruce Whitehurst Jeffrey Lacker Kartik Athreya Bryan Cram Christopher Shockley Neil Amin The Blackbaud Giving Fund Gary Thomson David Mullins Tim Rowe Eric KaudersTapan Gandhi Robert Shinn James and Ellen BorgesThomas Palmer Birdsong Peanuts Tammy Neale Robert and Wilma Andrews Stephanie R. Peters Jeffrey R. Leopold Katharine Bond Michel Zajur Rasheeda Creighton William Casey Suzanne Gallagher Bradley Gunter Keith Martin Erica Billingslea Lynne Mallory WinterNaomi BoydBill CaseyJason DunickJames Dyke Eric KaudersNatasha KnightJames MaloneyMary MorrisTom PalmerTom PhillipsRob ShinnChris ShockleyMarge Black Derwood ChaseNot only is a clear understanding of economic principles and personal possible. -Mr. Bruce Whitehurst, VCEE Board of DirectorsDONORS, CONTRIBUTORS & SUPPORTERSare not included in this report.

Mr. Scott helped establish VCEE in 1970 to ensure our graduates have the knowledge, skills, behaviors, employers and educators as critical for future success in higher educa-tion and the workplace as well as in their civic and personal lives – While much has changed over the past 50 years, Buford’s vision of mission. On a daily basis, you will -professional development across grades and subjects, advising on curriculum, and recommending resources to strengthen teachers’ content knowledge and instruc-tional best practices. Ultimately, our goal is that EVERY student learns economics and personal one of VCEE’s economic education way!Your support allows us to advance economic and financial education in all Virginia K-12 schools. It helps foster public-private partnerships to amplify the impact of these ef-forts and secure diverse resources to ensure long-term sustainabil-ity. We can prepare and support teachers at no cost to them or their school divisions and extend our reach beyond traditional classrooms with interactive online programs, emerging technologies, and experiential learning. Your contribution also enables us to build confidence and curiosity in students through engaging competitions like the Stock Market Game™ and The Virginia Economics Challenge and The Virginia Personal Finance Challenge. Additionally, we can focus more resources on children in low-socioeconomic communities because every student should feel financially confident.Thank you for your donation to the Virginia Council on Economic Education (VCEE). Your gift demonstrates your support of the people and programs that make up VCEE today, while also honoring the legacy of our late co-founder, S. Buford Scott.Thank you for joining us as we invest in teachers and empower students. Your support allows us to:TOTAL REVENUEEXPENSES$1.018Mbetter than budgetincluding both restricted and unrestricted contri-butions, and income from investments. $1.067MNET ASSETSDecrease (i.e. Loss) for the year was $49,000We deeply appreciate your support! $1,699MTOTALASSETS

Mr. Scott helped establish VCEE in 1970 to ensure our graduates have the knowledge, skills, behaviors, employers and educators as critical for future success in higher educa-tion and the workplace as well as in their civic and personal lives – While much has changed over the past 50 years, Buford’s vision of mission. On a daily basis, you will -professional development across grades and subjects, advising on curriculum, and recommending resources to strengthen teachers’ content knowledge and instruc-tional best practices. Ultimately, our goal is that EVERY student learns economics and personal one of VCEE’s economic education way!Your support allows us to advance economic and financial education in all Virginia K-12 schools. It helps foster public-private partnerships to amplify the impact of these ef-forts and secure diverse resources to ensure long-term sustainabil-ity. We can prepare and support teachers at no cost to them or their school divisions and extend our reach beyond traditional classrooms with interactive online programs, emerging technologies, and experiential learning. Your contribution also enables us to build confidence and curiosity in students through engaging competitions like the Stock Market Game™ and The Virginia Economics Challenge and The Virginia Personal Finance Challenge. Additionally, we can focus more resources on children in low-socioeconomic communities because every student should feel financially confident.Thank you for your donation to the Virginia Council on Economic Education (VCEE). Your gift demonstrates your support of the people and programs that make up VCEE today, while also honoring the legacy of our late co-founder, S. Buford Scott.Thank you for joining us as we invest in teachers and empower students. Your support allows us to:TOTAL REVENUEEXPENSES$1.018Mbetter than budgetincluding both restricted and unrestricted contri-butions, and income from investments. $1.067MNET ASSETSDecrease (i.e. Loss) for the year was $49,000We deeply appreciate your support! $1,699MTOTALASSETS

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