Financial Literacy

Using a Classroom Economy to Teach Financial Literacy in Elementary
April 2, 2024

Using a Classroom Economy to Teach Financial Literacy in Elementary

Looking back on my personal education experience, the one thing I truly find lacking is the real world skills and concepts. Graduating high school and entering the adult world, I felt extremely unprepared for learning how to live and navigate outside of being under my parents' care. I had no idea how to budget my money, file taxes, or understand the effects of credit. So now in my 7th year as a third grade teacher it comes as no surprise to me that the unit my students struggle with the most is personal financial literacy.

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ClassEquity's 2024 Shark Tank Challenge is LIVE! Hear from the reigning Champion, Ava A., and her project Gifting Gods!
November 1, 2023

ClassEquity's 2024 Shark Tank Challenge is LIVE! Hear from the reigning Champion, Ava A., and her project Gifting Gods!

As we officially kick off ClassEquity's 2024 Shark Tank Challenge, we are thrilled to spotlight Ava A., the deserving winner of the 2023 ClassEquity Shark Tank Project Based Learning Competition! Ava's innovative concept, Gifting Gods, not only impressed the judges with its creativity and market potential but also inspired students and educators alike. Hear from student entrepreneur Ava and her teacher Katie, and learn how your class can enter to win!

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Bring Financial Literacy to Your Community
April 20, 2022

Bring Financial Literacy to Your Community

If your organization would like to sponsor schools in your area to ensure every student has access to financial literacy, we would love to partner! Send us an email at abby@classequity.com, and we can share more about our pricing packages and sponsorship opportunities.

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What is Financial Literacy, and Why is it Important?
November 19, 2021

What is Financial Literacy, and Why is it Important?

2 out of 3 families lack ay type of emergency savings, 78% of adults are living paycheck to paycheck, and almost 3 in 4 workers are in some form of debt, many believing they always will be. If financial literacy is crucial for everyday life, why doesn't it get more air time in school?

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