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Teacher Spotlight

How to implement a classroom economy with Bunnell Elementary

May 27, 2023

How to implement a classroom economy with Bunnell Elementary

Each time I visit the classrooms using ClassEquity at Bunnell Elementary I was impressed with the student engagement while learning financial literacy. The students learn real-life skills, for example, saving and spending classroom money responsibly, while creating a positive classroom culture. The students are quick to tell you all about their experience using ClassEquity. That speaks volumes hearing the enthusiasm in their voices.

New Heights is taking real-world learning to the next level with their school-wide classroom economy

April 28, 2023

New Heights is taking real-world learning to the next level with their school-wide classroom economy

Discover how New Heights, a school for autistic students from kindergarten through high school, effectively prepares their students for life after graduation by implementing a school-wide classroom economy using ClassEquity. With a focus on real-world learning and financial responsibility, they bring the community into the classroom, base rent on local housing prices, and use student work-study timesheets to determine salaries.

Gibsonburg Middle School shares 5 tips for implementing a school-wide PBIS system with ClassEquity

March 22, 2023

Gibsonburg Middle School shares 5 tips for implementing a school-wide PBIS system with ClassEquity

"We were at a point in our building where the discipline program we were using was not effective. The administration was focusing on PBIS, personal finance, and career goals this year, and ClassEquity seemed to fit all of those,” shared Linda. Here's what Gibsonburg Middle learned about how to improve behavior, engagement, and culture.

Create a student-led classroom economy with Cass M.

February 28, 2023

Create a student-led classroom economy with Cass M.

Our newest ambassador, Cass M., is a middle school teacher and one of the many Canadian educators using ClassEquity. Her approach to a classroom economy puts students at the center and allows them to be the ones running the show. Learn more about how Cass inspires her students to build community and ownership, as well as how she incorporates Canada’s financial literacy standards into her classroom economy!

5 Tips from ClassEquity Ambassadors

January 31, 2023

5 Tips from ClassEquity Ambassadors

ClassEquity ambassadors are teachers who are passionate about the program and give back to the ClassEquity community. To recognize their efforts and share their wisdom, we have compiled a list of best practices shared by some of our incredible ambassadors. Whether you are new to ClassEquity or an ambassador yourself, or somewhere in between, this post will help you save time, motivate your students, and get the most out of ClassEquity!

Bringing ClassEquity school wide at King's Ridge!

November 10, 2022

Bringing ClassEquity school wide at King's Ridge!

King's Ridge is a public STEM-based middle school serving grades 5-8. After two years of COVID protocols, students and families felt disconnected, so King's Ridge is prioritizing building community "to get students to feel like school is not only a place for learning, but for fun and friendship as well."

Create ClassEquity credit cards with Kelly S.!

October 3, 2022

Create ClassEquity credit cards with Kelly S.!

Are you looking for a tangible and exciting way to bring ClassEquity into your classroom? Learn about how Kelly S. incorporates student credit cards with QR codes into her classroom economy. Extra credit if you can say "ClassEquity QR Credit Card" five times fast.

Learn how to co-create a positive classroom culture with Brenda A.!

September 2, 2022

Learn how to co-create a positive classroom culture with Brenda A.!

Can you imagine someone asking you for classroom management tips during your first year of teaching? I know I can't 😅 Learn how Brenda A. turned around her student's behavior and co-created a positive classroom community!

How to Implement and Manage your Classroom Jobs with Thom Gibson

July 17, 2022

How to Implement and Manage your Classroom Jobs with Thom Gibson

Thom Gibson is two-time Teacher of the Year, and has experimented with student jobs and classroom economies for 7 years, primarily in 5th-8th grade classrooms. We gave Thom your most frequently asked questions about student jobs, and he shared his best practices to implement and manage your classroom system.

Teacher Design Panel

May 31, 2022

Teacher Design Panel

ClassEquity teachers worked with Ironhack Berlin's UX/UI bootcamp to collaborate on next year's plans for ClassEquity! A huge thank you to Julie W., Ericka M., and Dylan M., who worked with the Ironhack students and provided valuable feedback throughout the design process! Learn more about their experience and the design process here!

Shark Tank Winner: Brooke and the "Phone Book"!

May 31, 2022

Shark Tank Winner: Brooke and the "Phone Book"!

Over 300 students entered our first ever Shark Tank Project Based Learning Competition, and we are excited to showcase our winner! Check out Brooke and "The Phone Book"!

Travel the world with Alissa M. and her students!

April 28, 2022

Travel the world with Alissa M. and her students!

As a global magnet school teacher, Alissa M's focus is on celebrating diversity and building global citizenship. Learn more about how Alissa brings a global perspective into her classroom!

Reinforcing Math Skills and Teaching Cost of Living with Sara S.

March 28, 2022

Reinforcing Math Skills and Teaching Cost of Living with Sara S.

Sara S. teaches 4th grade in a self-contained classroom, and is in her 20th year teaching. On top of helping her students practice their math skills, Sara has used ClassEquity to open up discussions about cost of living and inflation within her own community.

6 Tips for Going Virtual with Julie W.

February 28, 2022

6 Tips for Going Virtual with Julie W.

ClassEquity can help you maintain a positive classroom culture no matter what life throws at you! Learn how Julie W. used ClassEquity to maintain her classroom culture during virtual learning.

How ClassEquity Transformed My Classroom with Keali B.

November 1, 2021

How ClassEquity Transformed My Classroom with Keali B.

Creating a well-run, warm, effective yet fun learning environment seemed to me to be an impossible task. Until ClassEquity came along and completely TRANSFORMED my 4th grade classroom.

School Spotlight with Brynn A. and her students!

December 8, 2021

School Spotlight with Brynn A. and her students!

Brynn started using ClassEquity with her own 7th and 8th grade students, and is now getting her whole middle school onboard! Last week, we got the chance to shadow Brynn's class, chat with students, and collaborate with teachers during a Professional Development session.

Teaching Life Skills and the Value of Hard Work with RoseMary S.

January 16, 2022

Teaching Life Skills and the Value of Hard Work with RoseMary S.

RoseMary S. teaches 6th grade inclusion math and science. This year, RoseMary's team wanted to do a Classroom Economy, and started with paper money. RoseMary wanted to find something easier to keep up with that would still keep the students accountable for their actions and money, which led her to ClassEquity!