JMU Center for Economic Education

05/05/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!

Thank you for helping shape the next generation of decision-makers.

05/04/2026

Bring marketing into your classroom in a meaningful way.

Join Pitch Perfect: Marketing Edition to explore how commercials and advertisements influence consumer choices. You will analyze real marketing strategies and create your own ad to use with your students.

Date: Wednesday, May 6
Time: 4:00 to 5:00 PM
Location: Virtual

Register here: https://youreconomicsuccess.org/workshop/pitch-perfect-marketing-edition/

04/22/2026

Today we celebrate Debbie Bollinger and all she does for our team. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and daily support. We appreciate you more than words can say.

04/20/2026

Still in awe over last week’s GEM Fair! We are excited to be sending out over 50 certificates to recognize our student winners. We are so proud of all the creativity, hard work, and entrepreneurial spirit shown throughout the event.

🥳Congratulations to everyone who participated!

04/20/2026

It’s back! One of our favorite workshops of the year. Join us at the Camel Barn (see link for address) where farm-focused economic lessons come to life through engaging, hands-on activities. Enjoy a light dinner, fun door prizes, and complimentary childcare for PreK–5th graders! April 30th from 4:30 to 6pm. You won’t want to miss this!

Sign up here: https://youreconomicsuccess.org/workshop/econ-at-the-camel-barn-farm-edition/

04/16/2026

What makes a great day? Over 450 students putting their entrepreneurial skills into action!

What a beautiful day at our GEM Fair! Students from Harrisonburg, Rockingham, and Greene County came together to create, sell, and shop in a marketplace full of energy and excitement. The room was buzzing with creativity, confidence, and real-world learning in action.

From first-time sellers to savvy shoppers, every student played a part in making this experience unforgettable. 💡💰

Learn more at https://youreconomicsuccess.org/mini-economy-gem-fair/

A huge thank you to everyone who helped bring this event to life, we couldn’t have done it without you!

04/16/2026

We loved having so many little entrepreneurs at our GEM Fair! The future is bright.

04/16/2026

We believe in the power of hands-on learning. Recently, the JMU Center for Economic Education hosted an entrepreneurship summit, bringing local high school students and teachers together. With new state work-based learning standards in play, we're excited to help educators inspire the next generation of innovators.

Read more here about connecting students with future possibilities: https://brnw.ch/21x1Co0

04/14/2026