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Midsize Economics Workshop

Midsize Economics, co-sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and the Powell Center, are one-day workshops for middle school teachers. The goals of this exciting day are to provide the best possible training (including State Standards of Learning), excellent classroom materials and practical hands-on lesson plans for middle school educators. Professionals from the Powell Center and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Economic Education department collaborate with award-winning teachers and educators to conduct this program.

2010 Workshops

Monday, February 22, 2010 -- Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond -- 701 East Byrd Street, Richmond, VA 23219, from 8:30am-3:45pm. To see the program for the February 22, 2010 Midsize Workshop in Richmond, click here.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO WEDNESDAY, February 17, 2010. To register for Midsize Economics in Richmond, Virginia, please click here. We have been experiencing sporadic problems with online registration. Please contact Missy Roberts at 804-741-2806 if you encounter any problems. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Completed Workshops

Thursday, January 28, 2010 -- Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond -- Charlotte Branch, 530 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, from 8:30am-4:00pm. To see the program for the January 28, 2010 Midsize Workshop in Charlotte, click here.

Thursday, November 12, 2009 -- Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond -- Baltimore Branch, 502 South Sharp Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, in partnership with the Maryland Council on Economic Education, 8:30am-3:45pm. To see the program for the November 12, 2009 Midsize Workshop in Baltimore, click here.