Teaching Financial Literacy

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Welcome back to another episode of the Teaching with Valor Podcast, where we dive deep into the strategies and practices that help teachers become the best educators they can be. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today, we’re tackling a topic that affects every student, regardless of their age, background, or career goals—Financial Literacy.

Financial literacy is about more than just balancing a checkbook or understanding credit. It’s about giving students the tools they need to navigate the complex financial systems they’ll face as adults. Whether it’s saving for college, understanding loans, investing, budgeting, or even filing taxes, financial literacy is the key to lifelong financial health. Yet, despite its importance, financial literacy is often underrepresented in our education system.
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For more information on this topic check out the following resources:

• Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF): www.ngpf.org - A comprehensive curriculum for teaching personal finance at all grade levels.
• The Mint – Financial Literacy for Kids: www.themint.org - Resources and activities for teaching children about money.
• Junior Achievement – Financial Literacy Programs: www.juniorachievement.org - Financial literacy programs for students of all ages.
• MyMoney.gov: www.mymoney.gov - A government resource for financial education, including lessons and tools for educators.
• Investopedia – Financial Literacy Resources: www.investopedia.com - A guide to financial concepts, including investing, saving, and budgeting.

Stay tuned for more episodes, and remember, every student is unique, and every classroom can be a place where all students succeed. Keep teaching with valor!