Directs the Center for Economic Education at Virginia Commonwealth University. Helps K-12 students become wise decision-makers in a complex world.
Joined January 2017
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Stephen Day @VCUEconEd retweeted
📢 Call for Papers: @EconTeaching is accepting submissions for a special issue on teaching personal finance at the K–12 and college levels.
Deadline: November 1
Learn more: downloads.journalofeconomics…
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The average gas price at the pump in the U.S. is $4.53. In 2025 the average price was $3.10. That’s almost a 50% increase in a short amount of time.
I asked normal people, including my 11-year-old, how this would change their behavior. #economics
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Thanks Amy!
May 14
Terrific commentary on gas prices, and a reminder to never forget about #OpportunityCost!
@VCUEconEd #economics open.substack.com/pub/paperr…
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I'll be there! #JETSET2026
Have an idea for teaching economics? Share it at #JETSET2026.
Abstracts (individual or organized sessions) are due April 1. We’d love to see you at Purdue this summer.
🔗 journalofeconomicsteaching.o…
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Fun new lesson plans about market structures!
Mar 23
New paper alert with Wayne Geerling, Charity-Joy Acchiardo and Lindsey Clarke. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.…
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Check out this cool virtual PD session! It's free and will help you learn how to teach about #taxes. Register: tinyurl.com/s4xs36fu
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Come to Peru with me! June 16-25 I'm leading a Peru study tour for educators. We'll visit schools, Machu Picchu, the Peruvian Central Bank, Cusco, and Lima. The hotels are nice and there will be 10 other educators to grow with. Travel costs apply. Info: vcee.app.neoncrm.com/np/clie…
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Stephen Day @VCUEconEd retweeted
Feb 10
New research alert!
Are smartphones changing knowledge measures on surveys?
tl;dr YES!
This is work with my awesome coauthors Olivia Valdes and Jeremy Burke-probably one of the most fun papers I've been a part of.
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"We teach things to kids by modeling. But parents don't have a good way to model money habits."
Steph Thurling and I talk on the Christian Parenting Podcast instagram.com/reel/DUTh399lK…
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Stephen Day @VCUEconEd retweeted
Jan 26
Although the Virginia Economic Educator Awards on Dec. 5, 2025 were canceled due to weather, we are still celebrating our outstanding educators. Our Prize Patrol is on the move across Virginia.
See all award recipients 👉 vcee.org/programs/virginia-e…
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Stephen Day @VCUEconEd retweeted
Jan 23
Join us for an In-Person High School Econ Day Camp on 02/06/26 at @JMUEconEd.
Hands-on activities, fresh strategies, lunch provided, and door prizes.
Perfect for high school and middle school educators.
@YourEconSuccess
Register here: youreconomicsuccess.org/work…
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Stephen Day @VCUEconEd retweeted
Jan 22
Dr. Stephen Day, Director of the @VCUEconEd, released Teach a Kid to Save, now the #1 New Release in School-Age Children Parenting on Amazon.
The book helps families build healthy money habits early through a hands-on mini-economy approach.
Learn more: paperrobots.substack.com/p/t…
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Stephen Day @VCUEconEd retweeted
23 Jan 2025
Stephen Day, director of the VCU Center for Economic Education at @VCUBusiness, talks about his forthcoming book, “Teach a Kid to Save: The No-Nagging Guide for Helping Parents Teach About Money, Work, and Life," and making economics understandable. news.vcu.edu/article/2025/01…
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Stephen Day @VCUEconEd retweeted
10 Dec 2025
"Prepare your child to earn, save, and spend wisely..."
Enter to win a copy of Stephen Day's "Teach a Kid to Save" from @RevellBooks
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Stephen Day @VCUEconEd retweeted
Jan 13
Author (and book) highlight - Stephen Day! 💸 Teach a Kid to Save
Stephen is a term associate professor in the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Business and director of the VCU Center for Economic Education.
His book, Teach a Kid to Save, released TODAY!
ALT Book post featuring author Stephen Day standing next to the cover of their book "Teach A Kid To Save." Notable mentions include Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Junior Scholastic.
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If you want to hear about the Mini-Economy but don't want to buy my book, this podcast will give you what you want. 😎
open.spotify.com/episode/25N…
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Stephen Day @VCUEconEd retweeted
1 Dec 2025
🎉30 years ago today, Jump$tart was launched!
Three decades of empowering students supporting educators. This week, we will be celebrating Jump$tart across all of our social media platforms.
Here’s to 30 years — and the future ahead!
#FuelingFinancialEducation
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23 Nov 2025
What to do when you get a windfall and feel the need to Treat Yourself. #personalfinance #investing paperrobots.substack.com/p/h…
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