Students from Virginia State University won the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s third annual Share the Wealth financial literacy video contest.

School is back in session and the Richmond Fed Economic Education team has a number of economic and financial education events and programs planned for this fall.

Colleges and universities within the Fifth Federal Reserve District are invited to compete in this year’s College Fed Challenge—an academic competition designed to expand college students' understanding of the Fed’s unique role in the economy and the importance of Federal Open Market Committee decisions.

This edition of the 5E Educator explores the issue of poverty and the role of institutions in fostering economic growth.  Article excerpts, a classroom activity and additional resources are included to help you and your students explore these questions.

The Virginia Council on Economic Education (VCEE), in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, encourages educators to share their successes and be recognized for their innovation in the classroom!

On August 7th, join fellow educators for a special live message from Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke as he addresses teachers nationwide about the critical need for personal finance education in the wake of the recent financial crisis.

Although our Bank is engaged in financial education throughout the year, we have a number of activities planned in April to raise awareness about National Financial Literacy Month and the tools, resources and programs that the Fed offers.

Students from Anderson University won the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s second annual Share the Wealth financial literacy video contest.

A new website has been launched called TeachingMoneyVA.org to help Virginia’s high school teachers find quality resources that they can use in teaching Virginia’s new economics and personal finance course.