Responsible Citizenship
"A foundational understanding of economics sparks curiosity giving rise to intriguing questions
that help students grasp the complexities of meeting unlimited wants and needs with limited
resources. By nurturing entrepreneurial thinkers in tandem with economic literacy programs, students develop the skills and dispositions to reimagine the use of limited resources to achieve new and different outcomes, ever mindful of the impact of their choices on others."
Trina ClemansDirector Economic and Entrepreneurship Education
804.665.1725
trina_clemans@collegiage-va.org
Responsible Citizenship
Economic literacy instills in students the foundations of economic education and financial literacy through experiences in and out of the classroom.
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Lower School
Kindergartners collaborate to create their own shoe store, learning about economics and empathy. Throughout the process, the project incorporates math (counting, sorting, tallying and graphing), social studies (alike and different), economics (goods vs. services, buying/selling, supply/demand) and responsible citizenship (developing empathy for others and understanding community needs). Proceeds from their shoe sales are donated to United Methodist Family Services so that the organization can purchase new shoes for foster children. -
Middle School
The 5th Grade’s Stock Market Game mimics real-world economics as students use an online program to make connections between math, business, economics and social studies while focusing on the importance of long-term saving and investing. -
Upper School
The Darr-Davis Endowment Fund was established by Mr. and Mrs. J.Harwood Cochrane in memory of Susan Darr and Catherine Davis. The fund serves as an endowment with the investments directed by students, and the income used to fund student activities through a student-led grant allocation process. The goals of the Darr-Davis Investment Clubare are to increase the amount of money in the Darr-Davis fund and fairly distribute the money between non-athletic and non-social clubs.
Ignite - Economic Literacy
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Cochrane Summer Economic Institute Is A Virtual Success For 2020
High school students from around the Richmond region collaborated with area organizations and implemented design thinking strategies to develop strategic solutions for those partners during the 43rd Annual, and the first virtual, Cochrane Summer Economic Institute (CSEI).Read More -
CSEI 2020 Reimagines the Future of Work
Read MoreMuch like organizations around the world, Cochrane Summer Economic Institute (CSEI) has gone remote and consists of a disparate workforce. For the month of July, twenty-six rising high school seniors from 10 Richmond area schools are leveraging online and cloud-based technology to problem solve for CSEI partner organizations. CSEI is a community outreach program funded, in part, by the Powell Economic Education Foundation administered by Collegiate School’s Powell Institute for Responsible Citizenship. -
U.S.-China Expert Shares Research and Experiences
Read MoreCollegiate Upper School students in the International Emerging Leaders - Asia Capstone and Chinese language classes met virtually this morning with Scott Kennedy, senior adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). -
American Working for Chinese Company Shares Lessons From COVID-19
Collegiate 10th and 12th Graders in DongMei Yuan's Chinese classes today joined the International Emerging Leaders - Asia senior Capstone class to reconnect via Zoom with a previous visitor.Read More -
The Cougar Savings Club Open For February Business
The Cougar Savings Club was opened for business February 21 in the Lower School. Collegiate 4th Graders fun the bank and assist younger students with opening new accounts or making deposits into existing accounts.Read More -
Middle School Entrepreneur Market's February Friendship Theme
The February Middle School Entrepreneur Market had a friendship theme and student entrepreneurs sold crafts such as fluffy slime, friendship bracelets, scented Play-Doh and lots of sweet treats for Valentine’s Day.Read More -
Third Grade Exhibits Entrepreneurial Spirit and Commitment To Service
With a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a true commitment to serving their community, Collegiate 3rd Graders held their second market day of the school year, Cougars Care for a Cause. Students created businesses, developed products and advertised to consumers for this market day.Read More -
Kindergartners Sell Shoes for a Cause
Read MoreThe Cougar Shoe Store opened for business this morning in Centennial Hall, a collaboration between Collegiate School Kindergartners in Beth Anne Shelly’s and Elizabeth Andrews' classes to create a shoe store to learn about economics and empathy. -
Middle School Students Place Second in Stock Market Game
Collegiate 5th Graders Essam Shah and Hunt Brabrand earned second place in the Middle School division of the Stock Market Game, a comprehensive economics and personal finance education program for Grades 4-12 run regionally by the Virginia Commonwealth University Center for Economic Education in the School of Business.Read More -
International Emerging Leaders - Asia Skype with Entrepreneur working in China
Students in Collegiate’s International Emerging Leaders - Asia senior Capstone class chatted via Skype this week with 2019 University of Richmond graduate Matthew Mccooey, an operations manager at Ping An Cloud Accelerator, based in Shenzhen, China.Read More -
Cougar Savings Club Invites Kindergartners to Open Accounts
In the Lower School, Kindergartners had a chance to visit the Cougar Savings Club. Collegiate 4th Graders ran the bank and assisted the young Cougars as they opened new accounts or deposited funds into existing accounts.Read More -
Cougar Savings Bank Opens for Business
In November, the Lower School's Cougar Savings Club opened for business. Collegiate 4th Graders ran the bank and assisted 1st-4th Graders as they opened new accounts or deposited funds into existing accounts. The CSC helps students enhance their economic literacy knowledge and gain confidence in performing tasks such as calculation and customer service.Read More -
Middle School Changemaker Club Building Product Prototype
In the Middle School Changemakers Club, Collegiate 7th and 8th Grade students are working on solving a problem and making a positive impact. Members of the club have explored ways to help kids feel less fearful in a medical environment. They have created a rough Sloth Sleeve that attaches a patient’s arm and distracts him or her. Club members met with Middle and Upper School STEAM coordinator Dan Bartels in his STEAM lab for help on creating a more realistic prototype.Read More -
Middle School Market Opens with State Fair Theme
Read MoreCougar Enterprises, a Collegiate Middle School student activity group focused on entrepreneurship, held the first of its three markets on the lawn outside Flippen Hall. Students in Cougar Enterprises explore ideas and skills needed to identify, create and launch a product or service. “Along the way, they discover the entrepreneurial aspects of startups combined with financial literacy lessons,” said Middle School Latin teacher Amy Leibowitz, who serves as the group’s faculty advisor. -
Endowments Provide Extraordinary Learning Experiences for Seniors
Read MoreDuring a special presentation yesterday morning, seven Collegiate School seniors shared how student endowments made possible by the generosity of Collegiate families enabled them to travel and explore their individual areas of interest over the summer. -
Collegiate 8th Graders Embark on Grade-Level Capstone, Envision Richmond
Read MoreThis week, Collegiate School’s entire 8th Grade will take part in Envision Richmond, the grade-level Capstone program, now in its seventh year, that takes students out of the classroom and immerses them in the local community with an intensive focus on leadership and civic engagement. -
Third Grade Hosts First of Three Markets
As part of their economics curriculum and learning about the entrepreneurial mindset, Collegiate School 3rd Graders held the first of three markets in Centennial Hall, during which they sold wares they made from recyclable materials. The students also had time to purchase items at their classmates’ tables.Read More -
Rising Seniors Collaborate on Real-World Business Solutions
Over the past month, 20 high school students from 11 schools partnered with Richmond-area companies to understand their industries and conduct research to help them achieve specific goals. Today, the students presented those six businesses and organizations with their recommended strategies and ideas.Read More -
Cochrane Summer Economic Institute Develops Compassionate Leaders and Design Thinkers
Read MoreTwenty high school students from around the Richmond region began the second week of the 42nd Annual Cochrane Summer Economic Institute (CSEI), a community outreach program funded by the Powell Economic Education Foundation and administered by Collegiate School. -
Collegiate Third Graders Hold Final Market Day
Read MoreCollegiate School 3rd Grade students this morning held their final Market Day, where they sold upcycled products to raise money for a charity.
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