Join us for an interactive session designed to equip educators with the tools and strategies needed to successfully guide students through the InvestWrite National Essay Competition—a dynamic extension of the Stock Market Game.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to introduce the competition, align it with classroom instruction, and support students as they craft compelling essays that connect investing concepts to real-world financial decisions.
Whether you’re new to InvestWrite or looking to enhance your current approach, this session will cover:
- An overview of the InvestWrite format, prompts, and judging criteria
- Strategies for integrating InvestWrite into ELA, economics, or personal finance curricula
- Tips for coaching students through the writing process
- Real examples of award-winning student essays
- Resources and timelines to keep your class on track
Participants will leave with ready-to-use materials, increased confidence, and inspiration to help students shine on a national stage—where winning entries can earn both recognition and prizes.
Register today—your students’ journey to financial empowerment starts with you!
All attendees will receive:
- Step-by-step InvestWrite Teacher Guide with timelines, rubrics, and scoring tips
- Sample student essays (including past winners) for classroom discussion and inspiration
- Lesson integration ideas to connect InvestWrite with ELA, economics, and personal finance standards
- Editable classroom resources including writing prompts, graphic organizers, and peer review tools
- Certificate of participation for 1.0 professional development hour
Please contact Kathy Pondy if you have any questions related to this workshop.
