InvestWrite is a teacher-designed writing competition that complements The Stock Market Game™ program, providing students with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of finance and business through engaging, curriculum-based writing activities. With feedback from educators nationwide, InvestWrite builds a bridge between classroom learning and real-world application, enhancing critical thinking and communication skills essential for financial literacy.

InvestWrite integrates seamlessly into a wide range of subjects, enabling students from elementary, middle, and high schools to expand their Stock Market Game™ experience. Each fall and spring, statewide winners are selected at all grade levels, with prizes awarded at both state and national levels. Maryland student winners receive $50, a certificate, and a medal, while teachers earn a banner and $50.

Visit the InvestWrite home page to explore prompts, lesson plans, scoring guidelines, submission steps, and the webinar schedule. There is no cost to participate—every student with an active Stock Market Game team login is eligible!

Spring 2023

Spring 4-5 Grade Division State Winner

Riddhima Goswami
Waverly Elementary, Howard County
Amy Cargiulo, Advisor

Spring 6-8 Grade Division State Winner

Olumwbukunmi Fadele
Benjamin Tasker Middle, Prince George’s County
Kevin Cromer, Advisor

Spring 9–12 Grade Division State Winner

Sanika Shah
Centennial High, Howard County
Sean Griffin, Advisor

Fall 2022

Spring 4-5 Grade Division State Winner & 10th Place National

Tanisha Singhal
Waverly Elementary, Howard County
Amy Cargiulo, Advisor

Spring 6-8 Grade Division State Winner

Keven Luiru
Northern Middle, Calvert County
Amanda Price, Advisor

Spring 9–12 Grade Division State Winner

Isaac Garonzik
Pikesville High, Baltimore County
Ethan Goodman, Advisor

Spring 2022

Spring 4-5 Grade Division State Winner

Larry Tong
Pointers Run Elementary, Howard County
Amy Cargiulo, Advisor

Spring 6-8 Grade Division State Winner

Sarah Price
Northern Middle, Calvert County
Amanda Price, Advisor

Spring 9–12 Grade Division State Winner &

8th Place National

Liam Volz
Montgomery Blair High, Montgomery County
Marc Grossman, Advisor

Fall 2021

Fall 4-5 Grade Division State Winner

Humza Nooruddin
Pointers Run Elementary, Howard County
Amy Cargiulo, Advisor

Fall 6-8 Grade Division State Winner

Madalyn Sokolov
Northern Middle, Calvert County
Amanda Price, Advisor

Fall 9–12 Grade Division State Winner

Gus Emm
Stephen Decatur High, Worcester County
Kurt Marx, Advisor