 In teams of four, high school students from around the Commonwealth are encouraged to participate in an online challenge anytime between March 7 and April 4. Students may participate in an economics division (Adams Smith for advanced classes, and David Ricardo for all others.) All student teams may also participate in a personal finance division.
Eight regional winners in each of the three divisions will be recognized. They, and four other high scoring teams in each division, will be invited to participate in a live championship challenge held at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond on April 20, 2012.
Teachers may register for
Once registered, teachers may create their student teams of 3-4 students per team.
Contact Ruth Cookson - rcookson@odu.edu or 757-683-5570 for questions regarding the Online Challenges.
The Governor’s Challenge is made possible with financial support from:
And from Platinum Sponsors of the Virginia High School Initiative:
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
BB&T Charitable Foundation
Capital One
Genworth Foundation
SunTrust Foundation
Virginia Bankers Association Education Foundation
Wells Fargo |
