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Games to Teach Financial Literacy

Andrew MillerMarch 12, 2013

Tags Financial Literacy, Game-Based Learning, Middle (6-8), High (9-12), Math

Financial Literacy Month is April -- just around the corner -- and it's never too early to prepare. Personally, I believe this is a great opportunity to use games in an intentional way to teach students financial literacy skills. Games can be used as a "hook" or anchor activity, as well an instructional activity that is revisited throughout a unit of instruction. A game can help scaffold the learning of important content as well as providing context for application of content. If you really trust the design of the game, it can also be an excellent assessment tool!

The Financial Aid Application Process For International Students

Tanya KnightOctober 18, 2012

Tags College Readiness, Financial Literacy, High (9-12)

There are many international students who desire to study in U.S. colleges, and therefore, many are exploring the different avenues to fund their college expenses. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources for funding. This blog presents a guide to finding these resources that will hopefully make those students' transitions easier.

A Step-by-Step Guide to College Financial Aid

Tanya KnightOctober 3, 2012

Tags Best Practices, College Readiness, Financial Literacy, High (9-12)

The one major factor that prevents millions of deserving students from going to college is absence of financial resources. Tragically this is often due to lack of awareness about how and where to get them. Fortunately the financial aid process is not hard if you have the information you need.

College Readiness Checklist for Parents

Jeff LivingstonMay 7, 2012

Tags Classroom Technology, College Readiness, Financial Literacy, Parental Involvement, , High (9-12), Math

As May begins, high school seniors are enjoying their final weeks in school before graduation. In just a few months, they will be stepping onto college campuses for the first time and entering a new chapter.

Five-Minute Film Festival: Death and Taxes

Amy Erin Borovoy (aka VideoAmy)April 13, 2012

Tags Financial Literacy

No matter what your political leanings are, most people get a little stressed during tax season, and teachers are no exception. Since April 15th is tax day in the U.S., I've put together a collection of fun short videos -- a few to learn about income tax, but mostly to indulge in some much-needed tax time humor.

Financial Literacy for High School Students

Brian PageNovember 29, 2011

Tags Financial Literacy, Teacher Development, High (9-12), Math

If you have followed the news lately, you have likely read about the looming college debt crisis. In October, the Economist published The Next Big Credit Bubble, and soon thereafter TIME Magazine published College Graduates Face Record-High Debt In the Age of Record-High Unemployment which is essentially saying the same thing. Some high school students are getting the message, and we need to make sure they react appropriately. College is an investment in yourself, and like any investment, you should spend the appropriate amount of money for the anticipated return on your investment. In other words, do not go $200,000 into debt majoring in French poetry.

Financial Literacy for Middle School Students

Brian PageNovember 22, 2011

Tags Financial Literacy, Project-Based Learning, Upper Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), Math

Most schools do not have the luxury of offering a stand-alone Personal Finance course in middle school. We are fortunate at Reading Community City Schools to have a district committed to financial literacy.

Financial Literacy for Elementary Students

Brian PageNovember 18, 2011

Tags Financial Literacy, Project-Based Learning, Upper Elementary (3-5), Math

Teaching elementary students about money can be challenging. Often, students cannot conceptualize what money is, let alone all of the complicated financial tools that have become a part of our everyday lives.

Entrepreneurship Education Stresses Learning by Doing

Suzie BossNovember 10, 2011

Tags Expeditionary Learning, Financial Literacy, Project-Based Learning, Teacher Development, Middle (6-8), High (9-12), All Grades

In a recent opinion piece for The New York Times, Michael Ellsberg created a stir by asking, "Will Dropouts Save America?" After dropping names of illustrious dropouts -- the late Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg, among others -- he argues that school as we know it does little to prepare students to be entrepreneurs whose creativity will create jobs.

High School Students Develop Life Skills and Financial Literacy in "Harsh Reality" Program

Lily BoyarMarch 25, 2011

Tags Expeditionary Learning, Financial Literacy, Integrated Studies, Leadership, High (9-12), California

Real World Reality Check

I fell in love with school when I found out about a hidden gem called the Team Program. The Team Program is a rare experiential wilderness education program designed to get juniors in high school out of the four walls they have been accustomed to in the traditional classroom, and into the real world. Twenty-four students from the three major public schools in my county are accepted each year into this public school program. The program is held at a small public high school and the diverse group of juniors spends the year there, before returning to their "home school."

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